Detecting plant leaf disease using deep learning on a mobile device
The visual and tactile examination of plant leaves is a standard method for identifying disease in crops and horticultural products.…
Harvest Plus partners with IFFCO Kisan to expand reach of nutrient-enriched biofortified crops across India
HarvestPlus improves nutrition and health by working with partners to develop and promote biofortified crops that are rich in vitamins…
Centre’s FY23 food subsidy expenses may be lower by Rs 26,000 crore
The Centre’s food subsidy expenses in the next financial year may be lower than the Budget estimate (BE) by around…
Tribal women get central govt award for food processing unit
Tribal women of Kondagaon district have been honoured by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for their outstanding work in…
Drone usage to boost Agri GDP by 1-1.5%: Experts
Use of drones can increase agriculture GDP by 1-1.5%, experts said.The market size for just the drones is estimated to…
Raw jute MSP hiked by Rs 250 to Rs 4,750 a quintal for 2022-23 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2022-23 season.…
Nagaland introduces schemes for farmers and entrepreneurs
Presenting the budget for 2022-23 on Tuesday, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio announced three new schemes, namely the Chief Minister’s Microfinance Initiative, Target Champion…
Supreme Court – appointed panel wants MSP purchases capped, limited to rice and wheat
The Supreme Court-appointed committee, which reviewed the now-repealed three controversial farm laws, has called for an end to open-ended procurement…
Centre dedicated to present improved forms of Seeds & Fertilizers to farmers: Kailash Chaudhary
Kailash Chaudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, stated that having authentic and quality seeds is critical for…
Cattle manure biochar could offset earthworm greenhouse gas emissions in forest soil
As two important greenhouse gases, about 20% and 62% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions originate…