An academic paper cautions the government against a complete switch to natural farming, as it may hamper national food production. The paper discusses the implications of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) on sustainability, profitability, and food security. It highlights the need for long-term experimentation and research before declaring ZBNF a nationwide practice. The paper presents the disparity in results from different studies on ZBNF and emphasizes the importance of supply chain networks for natural farming.
Total meat production in Gujarat has remained stagnant at 0.35 lakh kilograms for the last two years, according to a new report. NABARD has suggested the establishment of meat and egg processing units in Gujarat to boost meat production. Read more to find out how this proposal could address the issue.
Total 24,470 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are functioning as Common Service Centres (CSC) in the country, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament. That apart, 28,648 PACS are operating as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) in 18 states and Union Territories for ensuring easy accessibility of fertilizers, pesticides and related services to farmers in the country, he said.
