Hi, NewsWrap for April 12, 2024

12-April-2024: Study Reveals Alarming Soil Erosion Trends in India, USDA, ICAR-IARI, QS Rankings 2024, Sugar Industry, Onion Auctions

12 April 2024

  • Hungary to Impose New Restrictions on Ukrainian Agricultural Imports

    Hungary's agricultural sector is gearing up for significant changes as the government comes up with a plan to tighten restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products. The move, announced by Hungary's agricultural minister on April 11, 2024, aims to protect local farmers from the adverse effects of market fluctuations triggered by the entry of cheaper Ukrainian imports.

  • Study Reveals Alarming Soil Erosion Trends in India, Putting Land and Agriculture at Risk

    A recent study has shed light on concerning trends regarding soil erosion in India, indicating significant threats to the nation's soil health. Conducted as the first comprehensive attempt to classify soil erosion on a pan-India basis, the research paints a picture of widespread degradation. The study, titled "Geospatial Modelling and Mapping of Soil Erosion in India," published in Science Direct, categorizes soil erosion into six classifications, ranging from "minor" to "catastrophic," based on the extent of soil loss per hectare over a year.

  • USDA Raises Ethanol Corn Use Forecast, Lowers Price Outlook for 2023-24 Season

    In its most recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released on April 11, 2024, the USDA raised its projection for corn use in ethanol production for the 2023-’24 period. Additionally, the agency revised its forecast for the season-average corn prices.

  • ICAR-IARI Announces Recruitment for Junior Research Fellow and Field Workers

    The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) has released a new recruitment notification for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Field Worker/Helper under a DST funded Project titled "North India Centre for Water Technology Research in Agriculture." The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in-interview at the Water Technology Centre, ICAR-IARI in New Delhi.

  • QS World University Rankings 2024: JNU India's Top University, 69 Indian Universities Make the List

    As per the latest 'QS World University Rankings,' a remarkable 69 Indian universities have secured positions, marking a substantial increase of 19.4% compared to the previous year. This surge reflects India's growing prominence in the global higher education landscape.

    India's achievement places it as the second most represented country in Asia, trailing only behind China, which boasts 101 institutions on the prestigious list compiled by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

  • Sugar Industry Calls for Action: Government Contemplates Ethanol Production Plan

    The Indian government is considering permitting sugar mills to produce ethanol using their surplus B-heavy molasses as feedstock amid a comfortable sugar supply and stable prices in the market.
    The government's sudden ban on December 7 last year, followed by its reversal a week later, resulted in an overstock of B-heavy molasses for mills. Therefore, sugar mills are holding excess stock of more than 7-8 LT of B-heavy molasses, produced before the ban. 
    Thus, the industry had accumulated B-heavy molasses for ethanol production. Now that the crushing is coming to an end, the sugar industry has been demanding the government permit the use of available excess stock of B-heavy molasses for ethanol production. Further, the industry has been requesting the government to authorize the utilization of the available surplus of B-heavy molasses for ethanol production. This proposal is currently being considered. 

  • Lasalgaon APMC in Nashik Resumes Onion Auctions Despite Ongoing Conflict

    The Lasalgaon APMC resumes its onion auction today, i.e. 12 April 2024 after a week-long closure of all 15 APMCs in Nashik. The decision was made during a Board of Directors meeting held on Wednesday, emphasizing the continuation of auctions as usual.
    According to traders in Maharashtra, onion trading is ongoing outside of APMC also. Many batches of onions are being directly sourced from farmers at private markets to mitigate their losses.
    Traders are encouraged to follow the practice of deducting weighing and labor charges from farmers. Non-participation in the auctions may lead to consequences. Additionally, the APMC intends to issue licenses to new traders interested in participating in the market auctions.

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12 April 2024

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