Latest Agriculture updates #india #world
- India: The Indian government has released the 14th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme, which will benefit over 8.5 crore farmers. The scheme provides a financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 per eligible farmer, in three equal installments.
- United States: The US Senate has voted to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill, which is now headed to the House of Representatives, would prohibit foreign nationals from owning more than 10% of any farm or ranch in the United States.
- China: China has announced plans to increase its grain production by 10% by 2025. The country is facing increasing pressure to secure its food supply, as the population grows and the environment deteriorates.
- Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote agricultural development on the continent. The initiative, called the "Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in Africa" (SIAA), aims to help African farmers increase their productivity and resilience to climate change.
These are just a few of the latest agriculture updates. For more information, you can visit the following websites:
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India: https://agricoop.nic.in/
- USDA, United States Department of Agriculture: https://www.usda.gov/
- FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: https://www.fao.org/