February Agriculture Current Affairs 2024 Best For Exams

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Tamil Nadu has secured a record by attaining the highest number of Ramsar sites in India, with the recent addition of the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest and the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary. This accomplishment underscores the state’s commitment to biodiversity preservation.

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World Wetlands Day is globally celebrated on February 2, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands signed in 1971. This day, established by the United Nations General Assembly, underscores the significance of wetlands in maintaining diverse ecosystems and emphasizes the need for their conservation.

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The National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation took place in Koteshwar (Kori Creek), Kutch, Gujarat. The conference focused on implementing seaweed cultivation pan-India to diversify marine production and enhance the income of fish farmers, recognizing seaweeds as the ‘Medical Food of the 21st Century.’

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‘Bharat’ rice is offered at a retail price of Rs. 29/kg, aiming to stabilize markets and ensure affordability. Available in 5- and 10-kg packs, the government has introduced this measure to address escalating rice prices through cooperative entities like Nafed, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandar.

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The original Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 aims to amend this existing legislation to strengthen regulations for pollution prevention and control in India’s water resources.

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World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on February 10th. This international observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of pulses in food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, highlighting their role in promoting soil health and human well-being.

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Odisha has declared the Gupteswar forest in Koraput district as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), demonstrating its commitment to environmental conservation. This forest joins the ranks of Mandasaru, Mahendragiri, and Gandhamardan, highlighting Odisha’s efforts to protect its unique biodiversity.

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NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, launched the GROW Initiative for Agroforestry Development, focusing on revitalizing India’s wastelands. This initiative aims to utilize advanced technologies for analyzing and transforming underutilized wastelands into productive agroforestry zones.

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The state government of Assam has officially declared Kaji Nemu, a unique variety of lemon native to the region, as the ‘State Fruit’. This decision, announced by State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, underscores the fruit’s cultural, traditional, and nutritional importance to Assam. Kaji Nemu, renowned for its juicy, aromatic nature and high nutritional value, holds a special place in the state’s agricultural heritage.

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The ‘Van Mitra’ scheme was introduced by the Chief Minister of Haryana, underscoring the state’s proactive stance towards engaging local communities in tree-planting endeavours. This underscores Haryana’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices, particularly in bolstering afforestation efforts.

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The Farmers’ Protest march, known as “Delhi Chalo,” is organized to advocate for several demands, including a legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops and the withdrawal of cases against farmers from the 2020 protest.

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Fisheries and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to improve fishermen’s direct market access in India’s fisheries industry through digital commerce. This initiative seeks to unlock the digital commerce potential, benefiting fishermen by facilitating better market reach and opportunities.

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The government has increased the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from ₹10,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore, demonstrating a significant commitment to enhancing its operational capacities. This initiative aims to strengthen FCI’s role in ensuring food security and safeguarding farmers’ interests.

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The pristine Gupteswar Forest, located in Odisha’s Koraput district, has been designated as the 4th Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of the state. This forest, covering 350 hectares, is culturally significant and renowned for its diverse flora and fauna.

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The pilot project for the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector” covers 11 states. This project aims to integrate PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) godowns into the food grain supply chain, thereby enhancing food security and fostering economic development.