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Strengthening women’s empowerment and leadership in agri-food systems is now recognized as a vital imperative to enhance agricultural productivity, bolster food security, improve nutrition, and fortify resilience against the impacts of climate change. The findings of the international gender conference, “From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems”, held in New Delhi from 9th to 12th October 2023, underscored the significance of women’s active participation. Hosted by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), this conference brought together global experts and researchers to champion gender equity in agriculture. This mission gains even more momentum following the G20 Summit’s commitment to advancing women-led development in the domains of food security, nutrition, and climate action.
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) one of the oldest known spices, is esteemed for its aroma and pungency. It originated in South – East Asia, but was under cultivation in India as well as in China from ancient times. Ginger is perhaps the most widely used spice both for flavoring and for medicinal purposes in the world. It is used in food preparations, confectionery, beverages, making ginger candy/ preserves. In medicine it is considered as a carminative and stimulant. Ginger oil is also used as a flavoring in pharmaceuticals and also in perfumery. The complete ginger POP has been discussed in this article. It is the most important factor to follow the package of practices of ginger to grow a healthy ginger crop.
In a groundbreaking move, the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has introduced an AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. This innovative initiative, launched by Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Kailash Choudhary, represents a significant leap towards enhancing the efficiency and reach of this flagship scheme. The AI Chatbot promises to provide farmers with prompt, clear, and accurate responses to their queries, ultimately easing the burden on agriculture officials and empowering farmers across the nation.
Soybean also known as Golden Bean or Miracle Crop due to their high protein and oil content. Soybean is a type of legume that originated in China. It was brought to India many years ago across the Himalayan Mountains. Soybean planting has been grown in a variety of agro climatic conditions and is mostly grown in Indian states such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The complete soybean POP has been discussed in this article. It is the most important factor to follow the soybean package of practices to grow a healthy soybean crop. Soybean cultivation is done primarily for its seeds and is India’s second largest oil seed after groundnut. Soybean crops have a great nutritional value and contain 40% to 50% high quality protein and 20% to 22% oil. Soybeans also provide 5% of the essential amino acids, carbs, vitamins (thiamine and riboflavin), and minerals.
