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Oil Cakes: A Sustainable and Nutritious Feed for Livestock and Beyond Oil cakes, the solid residue left after extracting oil from various oilseeds, are a valuable by-product with a wide range of applications. They are a rich source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, making them an attractive feed for livestock and a potential … Read more
Water use efficiency in relation to crop production Land and water scarcity are major constraints to the production of food required to meet the quantitative and qualitative shifts of the world’s demand in the mid-twenty-first century. Whereas land and water availability are constrained on a global scale, there are important regional and crop-specific differences that … Read more
The Grey Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of Mushroom Cultivation The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional agriculture faces increasing challenges, from climate change and resource depletion to land scarcity and environmental degradation. In this context, alternative food sources are gaining prominence, and among them, mushrooms stand out as a … Read more
The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS): Ensuring Food Security and Empowering the Vulnerable The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, playing a crucial role in ensuring access to affordable food for the most vulnerable sections of society. This article delves into the intricacies of the TPDS, exploring its … Read more
Land Reforms in India: A Journey of Transformation and Challenges Land, the bedrock of any nation’s economy and social fabric, has been a subject of intense debate and reform in India since its independence. The legacy of colonial landholding systems, characterized by vast inequalities and exploitative practices, necessitated a radical overhaul to ensure equitable distribution … Read more
The World of Monocots: A Journey into the Realm of Single Seed Leaves Monocots, also known as monocotyledons, represent a vast and diverse group of flowering plants, encompassing over 70,000 species. They are characterized by a single cotyledon, or seed leaf, in their embryos, a trait that distinguishes them from dicots, which possess two cotyledons. … Read more
IM-PDS: A New Era of Portability for Radio Communications The world of radio communications is constantly evolving, driven by the need for greater flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility. One of the most significant challenges in this field is ensuring the seamless portability of radio configurations, enabling users to easily switch between different devices and environments without … Read more
Agricultural Marketing: A Vital Link Between Farm and Fork The journey of food, from the farm to the consumer’s table, is a complex and intricate process. At the heart of this journey lies agricultural marketing, a crucial element that bridges the gap between producers and consumers, ensuring the efficient flow of food and agricultural products. … Read more
Food Processing industries in India Food processing is the transformation of raw agricultural products into finished goods for human consumption. It is a major IndustryIndustry in India, accounting for 14% of the country’s manufacturing output. The food processing Industry is highly fragmented, with a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The industry is … Read more
Schemes Relating to PDS: A Comprehensive Overview The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, ensuring access to essential food commodities at affordable prices for vulnerable sections of society. This system, encompassing a network of fair price shops, operates under a complex web of schemes and regulations, each designed to … Read more