Hi, NewsWrap for May 18, 2024

18-May-2024: PFI, India's Wholesale Inflation, FAO Regional Conference, Breakthrough Discovery, ICAR-CIARI, Climate Change

18 May 2024

  • Ranpal Dhanda, President, PFI, Advocates for Nutritional Benefits of Poultry Products to Combat Protein Deficiency

    The Poultry Federation of India (PFI), with support from the USA Poultry and Eggs Export Council (USAPEEC), recently organized a session held on May 18, 2024, in New Delhi, to highlight the critical role that poultry protein plays in addressing India's nutritional challenges. The session brought together prominent industry experts to emphasize the critical role that poultry protein plays in addressing India's nutritional challenges. With participation from industry experts, the session served as a platform to advocate for increased protein intake through poultry products such as chicken, duck, turkey, and eggs.

  • India's Wholesale Inflation Surges to 13-Month High of 1.3% in April 2024: ICRA

    India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation surged to a 13-month high of 1.3% in April 2024, marking a significant contrast from the previous year's figure of -0.8% in April 2023. This acceleration, although slightly lower than the forecasted 1.7% by ICRA, reflects a notable uptick from March 2024's 0.5%.

  • FAO Regional Conference for Europe Wraps Up with Focus on Agrifood System Transformation

    The 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC) concluded on May 17, 2024 after an intensive four-day discourse centered around reshaping agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia. Representatives from 53 Member countries convened in Rome at FAO's headquarters to deliberate on strategies amidst pressing challenges ranging from the conflict in Ukraine to the looming specter of climate change.

  • Breakthrough Discovery: Woody Pepper Identified as Piper Pendulispicum

    In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers at the ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute have identified the enigmatic woody pepper, locally known as Choi jhaal, as Piper Pendulispicum C.DC. This discovery sheds light on the botanical identity of this unique perennial liana, marking a significant milestone in agricultural research.

  • ICAR-CIARI Hosts a Meeting on 'Climate Resilient Agriculture Technologies for Islands’

    An important round table discussion on 'Climate Resilient Agriculture Technologies for Islands' was held on May 15, 2024 at the ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) in Port Blair. The event, organized in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, gathered key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to combat climate change impacts on island agriculture.

  • Climate Change Affecting 85% of Indians, Survey Reveals

    A recent survey reveals that climate change is significantly affecting the lives of people in India, with 85% of respondents acknowledging its impact. Conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) and the Centre for Voting Opinion & Trends in Election Research (CVoter) between September 5 and November 1, 2023, the study surveyed 2,178 adults across the nation. The findings highlight a growing concern among the Indian population about global warming and its repercussions.

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