Hi, NewsWrap for May 15, 2024

15-May-2024: Farmer Associations' Report, Corteva Agriscience, Chinta Mango, ICAR AIEEA PG 2024, Renewable Energy, 2024 World Food Prize

15 May 2024

  • Farmer Associations' Report Reveals Remarkable 300% Surge in Agriculture Budget Allocation Over Past 9 Years

    The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. convened a seminar today at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi themed, Ensuring Farmer Livelihoods: Enhancing Farmer Incomes Through Sustainable Farming Practices.

  • Corteva Agriscience Announces Subroto Geed as New President for South Asia

    Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in agriculture solutions, announced Subroto Geed as President, South Asia. Leading the South Asia Business, Geed will drive growth for Corteva's Seed and Crop Protection businesses with an aim to enhance agricultural productivity, enriching farmer livelihoods, and fostering sustainable farming practices throughout the region.

  • Chinta Mango Makes History as 1st Variety Registered Under PPVFRA

    The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI) in Port Blair has facilitated the registration of a unique mango variety, 'Chinta Mango,' under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA), New Delhi. This historic registration marks the first time a mango variety has been recognized under the PPVFRA.

  • ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Application Correction Window Ends Today! Check the Details

    The application window for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA PG) closed on May 11, 2024. Students who need to make corrections to their application forms will have the opportunity to do so during the correction window, which is open from May 13 to May 15, 2024. The admit cards for the examination will be available for download starting June 14, 2024, with the exam scheduled to take place on June 29, 2024.

  • India's Power Landscape Shifts as Coal's Role Diminishes, Renewables Surge: IEEFA Report

    In a significant shift, coal's contribution to India's total power generation capacity fell below 50 percent for the first time since the 1960s, marking a turning point in the country's energy landscape. According to the latest POWERup quarterly report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), renewable energy accounted for a staggering 71.5 percent of the record 13,669 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity added in the first quarter of 2024

  • Australia Uncovers $15 Billion Plan to Boost Manufacturing and Renewable Energy

    To bolster domestic manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, the Australian government has announced an A$22.7 billion ($15.0 billion) package. Dubbed the "Future Made in Australia" initiative, the package aims to decrease reliance on foreign suppliers for crucial technologies.

  • Two Men Behind Doomsday Seed Vault Win 2024 World Food Prize

    Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin OBE and Dr. Cary Fowler have been named the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates in recognition of their crucial roles in preserving the world’s crop diversity and ensuring global food security. These two esteemed scientists were instrumental in establishing the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a critical repository that safeguards over 1.25 million seed samples of more than 6,000 plant species.

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