Note: Date might vary
Day & Date In July Month
World Zoonoses Day:6 July
National Fish Husbandry day:10 July
World Population day:11 July
World Youth Population Day:15 July
ICAR day:16 July
World Nature Conservation Day:28 July
1/7
Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates National Horticulture Board Centre at Gwalior
Centre of NHB at Gwalior will boost horticulture in the region, will benefit 21 districts of Northern Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar flags off Crop Insurance Week
· Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana achieves milestone of Rs 95,000 crores claims paid to farmers
· PM Fasal Bima Yojana aims to provide security cover to each farmer
· The country needs expansion of Fasal Bima Yojana
· State Governments and Insurance Companies are playing major role in implementation of the PM Fasal Bima Yojana
2/7
Atmanirbhar Krishi App
Office of Principal Scientific Adviser Launches 'Atmanirbhar Krishi App'
The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government _,of India launched the Atmanirbhar Krishi app under the KisanMitr initiative . The app aims to equip farmers with actionable agricultural insights and provide early weather alerts.
About the app: The app collects Data related to soil type, soil health, moisture, weather, and water table and generates personalized insights related to crop selection, fertilizer requirements, and water needs for each farmer. It has been designed and built by the Tech Mahindra Makers Lab team, the Research Development arm of Tech Mahindra.
The app is provided free of cost to benefit farmers, start-ups, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Self Help Groups (SHG), or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO).
It is available in 12 languages and has been designed to work on minimal bandwidth due to connectivity issues in remote areas.
The app does not collect inputs from the farmer, it relies on geo-location of the farm for providing the relevant data.
3/7
India’s first Agri-Export Facilitation Centre launched in Pune
India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AFEC) is established at Pune, Maharashtra by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank.
The centre was inaugurated by G.S. Rawat, Chief General Manager, NABARD, Pune regional office.
AFEC will work as a one stop centre for the potential agriculture & food products exporters from Maharashtra as well as boost agricultural exports from the region, as per global standards
4/7
KVIC’s Unique Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan
· Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
· KVIC has judiciously chosen bamboo for developing green patches. Bamboos grow very fast and in about three years’ time, they could be harvested.Bamboos are also known for conserving water and reducing evaporation of water from the land surface, which is an important feature in arid and drought-prone regions.
· The project named “Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought” (BOLD) is the first of its kind exercise in India which was launched todayfrom the tribal village NichlaMandwa in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
5/7
Narendra Singh Tomar Released Compendium on Best Practice to Address Gender Issues by DAY-NRLM
· Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Industries Narendra Singh Tomar released a compendium relating to how Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is addressing gender issues through Social Action Committees of Self Help Groups (SHGs) federations
6/7
App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
· Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh, today launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu”.
· The app was developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, with the funding support of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad. The online course app aims to disseminate the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the country.
· Matsya Setu app has species-wise/ subject-wise self-learning online course modules, where renowned aquaculture experts explain the basic concepts and practical demonstrations on breeding, seed production and grow-out culture of commercially important fishes like carp, catfish, scampi, murrel, ornamental fish, pearl farming etc. Better Management Practices to be followed in maintaining the soil & water quality, feeding and health management in aquaculture operations were also provided in the course platform. The modules are divided into small video chapters for the convenience of the learners, along with additional learning materials. In order to motivate the learners and provide a lively learning experience, Quiz/Test options were also provided for self-assessment. Upon successful completion of each course module, an e-Certificate can be auto-generated. Farmers can also ask their doubts through the app and get specific advisories from experts.
7/7
India - EU Cooperation in Agriculture
· Both dignitaries discussed EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and the recent India market reforms; EU Farm to Fork Strategy and UN Food System Summit and bilateral cooperation;
· G20 Agriculture Minister process and fixation of the Maximum Residue Limit of Tricyclazole in Indian Basmati Rice by the EU.
· The Member of the European Commission, Agriculture explained in detail the recent reforms undertaken by the EU in the Common Agriculture Policy as well as the EU Farm to Fork Strategy to make agriculture green as well as sustainable.
· the EU has set a target of bringing 25 per cent of area in the EU under Organic Farming by 2030.
8/7
Ms. Shobha Karandlaje takes over as Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
9/7
NABARD Sanctioned Rs 388 crore for Drinking Water, Road Projects in Odisha
· The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 388 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for Odisha to set up 4 mega piped drinking water sUpply projects and 20 rural road projects across 15 districts of the state.
10/7
'Terrace Garden: Midde Thota'
· The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today received the first copy of the English translation of Shri Thummeti Raghothama Reddy's book- 'Terrace Garden: Midde Thota'.
· The book, originally written in Telugu, chronicles Shri Reddy's successful journey of developing a fruitful terrace garden at Naarapalle, Hyderabad. Shri Naidu commended the translator Shri Koduru Sitarama Prasad and the publisher Shri Yadlapalli Venkateswara Rao for their efforts in bringing out the book.
India expands mango export footprint to newer countries; GI certified Fazil mango shipped to Bahrain
· a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported today to Bahrain.The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira group, Bahrain.
National Fisheries Development Board celebrated the National Fish Farmers Day virtually
· 10Th July
· this annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. Alikunhi for their contribution in achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July,1957 at Angul in Odisha for the first time in the country
NCDEX Launched 2 New Agri Commodity Indices - GUAREX, SOYDEX
· National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), India's agricultural commodity exchange, launched India's 1st sectoral indices in agricultural commodities space such as GUAREX and SOYDEX. GUAREX and SOYDEX were also India's 1st return based agricultural futures index in agricultural commodities.
Key features:
· These indices will be available on the NCDEX's website to represent the performance of Guar complex and Soy complex. Futures trading in these indices will be launched later. ii. Price Tracking:
· GUAREX— It is the return based index, it tracks the change in the price of th futures contracts of Guar Seed and Guar Gum Refined Splits on a real-time basis.
· SOYDEX -r It will also trace the price changes in futures contracts of Soybean and Refined Soy Oil.
World Zoonoses Day
· World Zoonoses Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th July to create awareness about zoonoses or zoonotic disease, a disease of infection transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. The day also commemorates the first vaccination administered against zoonotic disease.
National Fish Farmers Day: 10th July
· The National Fisheries Development Board celebrated the National Fish Farmers Day virtually.
· The National Fish Farmers day is observed every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the Country. The day was also celebrated s NFDB Foundation Day.
livestock sector
· Narendra Modi has approved implementation of special livestock sector positing of several activities by revising and realigning various components of Government of India's schemes for next 5 years starting from 2021-22 in order to further boost growth in livestock sector and thereby making animal husbandry more remunerative to 10 crore farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry Sector.
This package envisages Central Government's support amounting to Rs.9800 crore over duration of 5 years for leveraging total investment of Rs.54,618 crore for 5 years.
Amazon India
· Amazon India launched its 1st 'Digital Kendra' in Krushi Bazar (APMC Market), Surat, Gujarat as part of its commitment to digitize 10 million Indian micro, small and medium enterprises by 2025
e-Paudhshala Mobile App
Name App :e-Paudhshala
Date: 25/07/2021
Motto:Free Distribution of Plants from Government Nurseries
Occasion :72nd ‘Van Mahotsav
State: Haryana
CM :Manohar Lal Khattar
NABARD
· The NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) and NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation) have selected IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd, an arm of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for setting up 17 Earmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Gujarat covering its 6 districts to cater various kinds of crops
'Raj Kisan Organic' app
· Rajasthan, launched a mobile application named -- 'Raj Kisan Organic' to enable the farmers and the consumers of the state to make online purchases and sale of organic products in the state. The app was developed by the agriculture department of Rajasthan.
· This online platform will support the farmers to find buyers to sell their organic produce viz, grains, vegetables, spices and fruits.
· By using the app individual farmers/ farmer groups could register themselves
Khadi Prakratik Paint
· Khadi Prakratik Paint has been developed from cow dung by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI) , Jaipur, a unit of Khadi and Village Industries
· Commission (KVIC). The Study conducted by KNHPI emphasize that Khadi rakratik paint is eco-friendly and cost effective.
· The Khadi Prakratik Paint developed by KNHPI has been tested at National Tes ouse, Ghaziabad (Govt. of India), National Test House, Mumbai (Govt. of India d Shri Ram Institute of Industrial Research, Delhi (An ISO certified test lab) and satisfies the parameters required for paint.
Mou btw NFL AND IFFCO
· National Fertilisers imited (NFL) and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (RCF) signed Memorandum of with Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for transfer of technology of a revolutionary and game changer fertiliser Nano Urea Liquid.
First Country to Approve ‘Golden Rice’
First country to approve
Genetically Modified ‘Golden Rice’
for “Commercial Production”
Country: Philippines www.agrieventsindia.com
GM Rich: Vitamin A-precursor beta-carotene
Reason: It will help to combat childhood blindness and save lives in the developing world.
Philippine/IRRI: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
World Nature Conservation Day: 28 july
Dvara E-Dairy
· Dvara E-Dairy partners with IFFCO Tokio General Insurance for Al-led tag
· Dvara E-Dairy Solutions, a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings has launched an artificial intelligence (Al) led digital tag 'Surabhi e-Tag' to identify cattle based This will be used for cattle insurance products offered in partnership with IFFCO Tokio General Insurance.
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