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Agriculture Lecture 5

The document outlines various agricultural initiatives and schemes in India, including post-harvest management infrastructure, community farming assets, and the integration of solar energy solutions. It also discusses the National Agriculture Code aimed at standardizing agricultural practices and highlights India's achievements in forest area gains and aquaculture production. Additionally, it addresses the hidden costs of food production and the role of the FAO in supporting agricultural development and food security.

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Agriculture Lecture 5

The document outlines various agricultural initiatives and schemes in India, including post-harvest management infrastructure, community farming assets, and the integration of solar energy solutions. It also discusses the National Agriculture Code aimed at standardizing agricultural practices and highlights India's achievements in forest area gains and aquaculture production. Additionally, it addresses the hidden costs of food production and the role of the FAO in supporting agricultural development and food security.

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Agriculture Lecture - 5

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For creation of post-harvest management
infrastructure and community farming assets.

All loans up to a limit of ₹ 2 crores under this financing


facility will have interest subvention of 3% per annum.
This subvention will be available for a maximum period of
7 years.

The duration of the Scheme shall be from 2020 to 2032


1. Viable Farming Assets

The scheme now includes the creation of infrastructure for 'viable


projects for building community farming assets'. This expansion allows
all eligible beneficiaries to develop projects that enhance community
farming capabilities, potentially improving productivity and
sustainability in the agricultural sector.

2. Integrated Processing Projects

The list of eligible activities under AIF now includes integrated


primary and secondary processing projects. However, standalone
secondary projects remain ineligible and will continue to be covered
under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) schemes.
3. PM KUSUM Component-A Integration

The government has allowed convergence between


Component-A of the PM-KUSUM scheme and AIF. This
integration is available for farmers, farmer groups, Farmer
Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives, and
Panchayats. The aim is to promote sustainable clean energy
solutions alongside agricultural infrastructure development.
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Component A: 10,000 MW of solar capacity through
installation of small Solar Power Plants of individual
plants of capacity upto 2 MW.

Component B: Installation of 20 lakh standalone Solar


Powered Agriculture Pumps.

Component C: Solarisation of 15 Lakh Grid-connected


Agriculture Pumps.
4. Enhanced Credit Guarantee Coverage

In addition to the existing Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for


Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), the government
proposes to extend AIF credit guarantee coverage for FPOs
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National Agriculture Code (NAC)

● Will be developed by: Bureau of Indian Standards


(BIS)

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● Purpose: A standardized framework for agricultural
practices across India

● Objective: Improve efficiency, quality, and

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sustainability in farming while incorporating modern
technologies
Key Objectives

● Address unregulated areas in agriculture and Serve as a


reference for farmers, agriculture universities, and
policymakers

● Ensure uniformity in farming practices based on agro-


climatic zones and socio-economic diversity
Scope of NAC

● Covers the entire agricultural cycle – from crop selection


to post-harvest storage

● Establishes standards for:


• Land preparation, sowing, irrigation, and harvesting
• Soil and plant health management
• Fertilizers, pesticides, and weedicides
• Post-harvest operations and crop traceability
• Modern practices like natural farming, organic
farming, and IoT-based agriculture
Structure of NAC

● Part 1: General principles applicable to all crops

● Part 2: Crop-specific standards for paddy, wheat,


oilseeds, pulses, etc.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

● It is the National Standards Body of India under


Department of Consumer affairs, Ministry of Consumer
Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.

● The BIS was set up as a statutory organisation taking


over the assets and liabilities of the Indian Standards
Institution (ISI) that came into existence in 1947.

● Headquarters: New Delhi


● The mandate of BIS is to formulate standards that
promote quality of goods and services

● President: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs,


Food and Public Distribution
FAO
2024 State of Food and Agriculture Report by FAO

A hidden cost associated with food production,


consumption, and distribution, as per the report was
defined as any cost to an individual or society that is
not reflected in the market price of a product or a
service.
Global Hidden Costs

● Estimated at $12 trillion annually (as per 2020 PPP


dollars).
India-Specific Findings

● India ranks third in hidden costs ($1.3 trillion


annually) after China and the USA.

● 73% of these costs are due to unhealthy dietary


patterns

● Health-related costs dominate, primarily from non-


communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and
diabetes.
State of the World's Fisheries and Aquaculture report

The total global volume of fish, shrimp, clams and other


aquatic animals that are harvested by farming has topped
the amount fished in the wild from the world's waters for
the first time ever, the UN FAO reported on June 8 2024.

Asia was the source of more than 90% of all aquaculture

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production of aquatic animals, the FAO added.
● Biennial flagship report of the FAO
...
State of the World's Forests 2024 Report
India's Progress: India has significantly increased its forest area.

Annual Gain: India gained 266,000 hectares of forest area


annually between 2010 and 2020. lot

Global Ranking: This achievement ranks India third among the


top ten countries in terms of forest area gains.

Top Countries: China leads with the highest gain (1,937,000


hectares), followed by Australia (446,000 hectares).
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
(GIAHS)

The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage


Systems (GIAHS) is an initiative by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations.
Its primary goal is to identify and support
agricultural systems that are rich in biodiversity,
traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage, while

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also supporting local livelihoods and food security.
Koraput Traditional Agriculture, Odisha (2012)

It is deeply rooted in the knowledge and practices of tribal


communities, focusing on subsistence paddy cultivation,
diverse crops, and sustainable resource management,
including sacred groves for biodiversity preservation

Strong linkage to indigenous knowledge systems of 52 tribal


groups, including Khond, Bhatada, Paroja, and Bhumia.
Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, Kerala (2013)

Unique for rice cultivation below sea level on reclaimed delta


swamps.

Comprises wetlands for paddy cultivation and fishing, garden


lands for coconut and tuber plantations, and water areas for
inland fishing.
Pampore Saffron Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir (2011)

Renowned for saffron cultivation integral to Kashmiri


cuisine, medicine, and cultural heritage.
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)

● Established in 1945 a specialised agency of UN

● HQ in Rome, Italy.

● Aim :- To provide food security for everyone and assure that


people will have access to high-quality food in sufficient
quantities to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

● FAO Members : 197 member countries, including EU.


● It conducts biennial conferences.

● Funded by its members.

● World Food Day is on 16 october


FAO Council

● It is executive arm of governing body.

● Established in 1947 at FAO Conference that replaced erstwhile


“Executive Committee of FAO”

● Members elect the Council comprising of 49 members.


Functions of FAO :-

● Helping Governments and Development Agencies coordinate


their activities to develop and improve agriculture, fisheries,
forestry and other resources.

● Conducting research and providing technical assistance to


projects related to improving agricultural output.

● Conducting training and educational programs and also collecting


and analysing agricultural data to improve yield and production.
● Annually, FAO publishes series of major ‘State of the
World’ reports related to food, agriculture, forestry,
fisheries and natural resources
FAO AND INDIA

● India is founding member of FAO

● It played major role in India’s progress in areas of crops,


livestock, fisheries, food security, and management of natural
resources.

● FAO began its operations in India in 1948, having office in New


Delhi.

● Nodal ministry for FAO in India is Ministry of Agriculture.


1. FAO FOOD PRICE INDEX

● Introduced in 1996

● Aim :- To monitor the developments in global agricultural commodity


markets.

● It is a measure of monthly change in international prices of a basket


of food commodities.

● It measures changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products,


meat and sugar.

● Base Period: 2014-16.


● Report is published on 1st Thursday of every month.

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