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In December 2021, the PM highlighted the ill- effects of chemical-based farming and appealed to the farmers to make natural farming a mass movement. The PM’s concern is right as we import 25 per cent of our requirement of urea. In the case of potash and phosphate, it is 100 per cent. The prices have been increasing and the Russia-Ukraine war has worsened the situation. As a result, the government had to pay farmers a subsidy of Rs 1.60 lakh crore in the last fiscal. As per the industry estimates the subsidy for the current year can reach up to Rs 2.10 lakh crore. The appeal by the PM last December to make natural farming a mass movement is also significant considering the very slow progress made in this direction. The government passed the first policy for organic farming in 2005 and in 2015 introduced the ‘Paramparagat (Traditional) Krishi Vikas Yojana’ (PKVY). Over 90,000 clusters have been created in the country under the PKVY. Despite this and other efforts only 3.8 million hectares — just 2.7 per cent of the country’s net sown area — is under organic and natural farming. However, it is also important for the policymakers to decide how much maximum area should be allowed to be brought under natural and organic cultivation and which crops should be grown using these methods. Though several benefits of natural and organic farming are listed — such as increased yield, higher farmer incomes due to better prices, better soil health and food quality, and lower environmental impact — the Sri Lankan experience has shown how disastrous it could be to turn to total organic cultivation. A non-profit organisation Centre for Science and Organic Farming Needs Balanced Approach Environment (CSE), in its analysis of 89 scientific studies in India and those of the government’s All India Network Project on Organic Farming in 16 states, found the yield was the highest with organic cultivation 41 per cent of the times, followed by 33 per cent with the integrated — organic and inorganic — cultivation method. But experts are divided over these claims. Wherever the productivity is higher it is likely because the cultivation was done in ideal conditions created by researchers and scientists. Some experts claim that organic farming leads to decreased crop productivity. A study showed 25 per cent less average yield. With a large number of farmers switching to organic farming, more land would need to be brought under agriculture. The recent disastrous experience in Sri Lanka is still fresh in our memories. A total switch to organic farming resulted in drastically lower agricultural production. Rice production dropped by 20 per cent in six months compelling the country to import rice at a cost of $450 million. Tea production dropped by 18 per cent affecting exports. The country has now turned to intensified application of chemical fertilisers. Prices of organic products are another concern. Though some sections claim that the cost of cultivation using the organic methods is less, this does not seem to reflect in the prices of organic products on market shelves. The prices are very high and unaffordable to most. While chemical fertilisers cause environmental damage and health problems, it must also be acknowledged that they help grow more food on less land. That is probably why the PM, in his Independence Day speech, also spoke about nano fertilisers, to give a balanced view. No doubt that organic and natural systems are needed. But a balanced approach needs to be formulated that incorporates the requirements and wisdom of all stakeholders. Dr. Milind Kokje, Chief Editor [email protected] CONTENT PEO PURSUE ITT pi Sp TE 7 ot a = VS We’ . >) \ ‘= = Prismatic , | | . Profitability The rising prevalence of chronic medical ailments, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, represents one of the key factors positively influencing the honey market in India. In addition, the escalating demand for immunity-boosting and health- improving products is offering lucrative growth opportunities to honey manufacturers. The rising utilisation of honey in home remedies is also increasing the sales of honey in the country. Apart from this, scientific validation of the medicinal properties of honey and its rising usage in formulating medicines for the treatment of cough and acute throat infection on account of its antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties is augmenting the market growth. Additionally, leading players are focusing on launching different product variants, which is propelling the market growth. Along with this, the Government of India is introducing various training programmes and mentoring services to educate farmers on the latest beekeeping practices. Furthermore, the expansion of organised distribution channels, such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and general stores, along with the thriving e-commerce industry, is stimulating the market growth. Moreover, increasing —~ investments by key players in research and development (R&D) activities to improve extraction processes are anticipated.to drive-the market further. — AGROSPECTRUM | SEPTEMBER 2022 | www.agrospectrumindia.com CONTENT 7 Scan OR code to access AgroSpectrum Digizine ey How Medicinal Plants Could Heal the World ? 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Use of block chain technology in the use of agriculture is the need of hour. blockchain tech -Harleen Agarwal, Mumbai in agriculture Interesting article on agri value chain The article, “ICT: The Silver Bullet to Deliver an ‘Income Revolution’ in the Agri Value Chain” published in August 22 issue was very interesting. It has provided the information about digital technology in detail which is very useful for agri industry. - Divyank Sonukale, Nagpur Scan the QR Code > Dr Shoumo . a. Mitra Lead Special issue on cotton marketing farming industry and strategy AgroSpectrum should publish a special issue development on cotton farming industry. Since cotton APAC, Corteva farmers are struggling with the disastrous pest AgroSciences pink ball worm, the information about new shares his solutions and technologies to overcome the views on pest issues will definitely help the farmers and agrochemicals agi industyy ; a global -Gaurika Kolte- Patil, Pune perspective ——————————————————————— Corrigendum Scan the QR In an article published in August 2022 edition Code > of AgroSpectrum with a title ‘How Technology is Driving Agri Value Chain’ please read the name of the company as Cropin instead of Cropin. The error is regretted. - Editor AGROSPECTRUM | SEPTEMBER 2022 | www.agrospectrumindia.com PM dedicates 2G Ethanol plant in Panipat On the occasion of World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 2nd generation (2G) Ethanol Plant in Panipat, Haryana to the nation via video conferencing. The 2G Ethanol Plant has been built at an estimated cost of over Rs 900 crore by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). It is located close to the Panipat Refinery. Based on state-of-the- art indigenous technology, the project will turn a new chapter in India’s waste-to-wealth endeavours by utilising about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw (parali) annually to generate around 3 crore litres of ethanol annually. Creating an end-use for the agri-crop residue empowers farmers and provides them with an additional opportunity for income generation. ee | al Tomar launches indigenous vaccine for ‘Lumpy skin disease’ in livestock Coming as a big relief to the livestock farmers across the country, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, has launched an _ indigenous vaccine, Lumpi-ProVacInd to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease. The vaccine has been developed by the National Equine Research Center, Hisar (Haryana) in collaboration with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izzatnagar (Bareilly). Tomar said that yet another frontier has been opened by developing this vaccine under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). He congratulated the scientists for developing the Lumpy disease vaccine. Ever since the disease came to India in 2019, research institutes have been engaged in developing the vaccine. Tomar directed the concerned officials to provide this vaccine in large numbers at the earliest to alleviate the suffering of the cattle. “All possible measures should be taken to provide the mute animals with relief at the earliest,” he said. POLICY NEWS 9 The project will provide direct employment to people involved in the plant operation and indirect employment will be generated along the supply chain for activities such as rice straw cutting, handling, and storage. By reducing the burning of rice straw (parali), the project will reduce the greenhouse gas equivalent to about 3 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per annum. Govt approves FRP of Rs 305/qtl for sugarcane farmers for sugar season 2022-23 Keeping in view the interest of sugarcane farmers, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2022-23 (October — September) at Rs 305/ qtl for a basic recovery rate of 10.25 per cent, providing a premium of Rs 3.05/qtl for each 0.1 per cent increase in recovery over and above 10.25 per cent, and a reduction in FRP by Rs. 3.05/qtl for every 0.1 per cent decrease in recovery. However, to protect the interest of sugarcane farmers, the government has also decided that there shall not be any deduction in case of sugar mills where recovery is below 9.5 per cent. Such farmers will get Rs 282.125/ qtl for sugarcane in the ensuing sugar season 2022-23 in place of Rs 275.50/qtl in current sugar season 2021-22. FRP of sugarcane is fixed to ensure a guaranteed price to sugarcane growers. The government has increased FRP by more than 34 per cent in the past 8 years. 10 POLICY NEWS AGROSPECTRUM | SEPTEMBER 2022 | www.agrospectrumindia.com Tomar lays the foundation stone for Indo- Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, laid the foundation stone of the Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables in Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) through video conferencing.The technology for the Centre is provided by Israeli experts under the India- Israel Action Plan (IIAP) with funds for building infrastructure for demonstration purposes from Gol’s Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are being set up in the States based on Israeli technologies. These CoEs act as demonstration and training centres for the latest technologies in the field of horticulture. They also serve as a source of planting material for fruits and vegetables in protected cultivation. Govt launches 11th Agricultural Census in the country The Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22) was launched in the country by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. On this occasion, Tomar released the Handbook on Operational Guidelines for Census for the use of States/UTs, and launched the Data Collection Portal/App. Agriculture Census is conducted every 5 years, but is being undertaken now after a delay due to the corona pandemic. The field work of the agricultural census will start in August 2022. The agricultural census is the main source of information on a variety of agricultural parameters at a relatively minute level, such as the number and area of operational holdings, their size, class-wise distribution, land use, tenancy and cropping patterns. This is the first time that the data collection for agricultural census will be conducted on smart phones and tablets, so that data is available on time. Most of the States have digitised their land records and surveys, which will further accelerate the collection of agricultural census data. Seedling production of tomato, pepper, brinjal, chilli, cucumber, tomato, pepper, brinjal, chilli and exotic vegetables is proposed to be done in a hi-tech climate-controlled greenhouse to be set up in the Centre of Excellence for Vegetables, while cultivation of cucumber, cauliflowers, baby corn, sweet corn and exotic vegetables is proposed in open fields. Govt onboards 2177 FPOs on the e-NAM platform O) The government had a's launched the Farmer Producer Organisations e NAM (FPOs) trading module % during the COVID-19 =a pandemic to enable Uttam Fasal Uttam Enaam FPOs to upload their produce from collection centres/ farm gate with pictures/ quality parameters for online bidding without physically bringing their produce to the mandis. So far, 2177 FPOs have been onboarded on the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. Under the e-NAM scheme, the Government of India is providing assistance of up to Rs 75 lakh per mandi for related hardware/ infrastructure including for quality assaying equipment and for creation of infrastructure like cleaning, grading, sorting, packaging and compost units. An established quality assaying lab in e-NAM mandis is a requisite for Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) that assess and certify the quality of produce, which helps farmers in getting prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.