Source: Indian express What is the news? Recently, the Government of India launched National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm. The scheme aims at increasing the total area under oil palm from the current 3.5 lakh hectares (lh) to 10 lh by 2025-26. Must read: Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm… Continue reading No realistic plan of reducing import dependence in edible oils is possible without recognising the role of oil palm
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The dangers of India’s palm oil push
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues associated with Palm oil cultivation Synopsis: The recent push by Government of India to promote production of palm oil in Northeast and Andaman Nicobar islands has raised various concerns. A brief look. Context On August 15th, 2021, PM announced a support of Rs 11,000 crore to incentivize oil palm production.… Continue reading The dangers of India’s palm oil push
Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
Source: PIB What is the news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved an increased Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2021-22 (October – September). About the decision The decision will benefit the 5 crore sugarcane farmers as well as the 5 lakh workers employed in the sugar mills… Continue reading Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Analysis of New Edible Oil mission Synopsis: The new edible oil mission launched by Central government offers both advantages and some issues. A brief look. Context In the backdrop of previous failed attempts to increase domestic oil seeds production, the government has recently set up Rs.11000 crore New Edible Oil Mission.… Continue reading Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction India is the largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. With the increase in consumption of packaged foods, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of refined sugar. This has resulted in a twin burden of obesity and malnourishment among children in India, due to the consumption of junk food by… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Source: PIB Introduction The Government of India is taking proactive measures to boost the export of surplus sugar & diversion of sugar to ethanol. The move is to ensure timely payment of cane dues of sugarcane farmers and to boost the agricultural economy. Measures taken by Government for Sugar Industry: India is the world’s second-largest… Continue reading Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Why attempts to boost oil palm farming may work?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Analysis of National Mission on Edible Oils Synopsis: In light of the recently announced scheme to boost production of palm oil in India, a brief look at previous such attempts, their impact and the overall issues involved with palm oil cultivation. Context In order to boost domestic production of palm oil… Continue reading Why attempts to boost oil palm farming may work?
Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study, Pineapple-based agroforestry can be a sustainable alternative to jhum cultivation for North East India. Background: Jhum cultivation also called swidden agriculture is a dominant agricultural practice in the NorthEast Region. Under this, the farming community slashes secondary forests on a predetermined location, burns the slash… Continue reading Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm, to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP): NMEO-OP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that aims to boost… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm
Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: importance of palm oil for India Synopsis: Oil palm is a valuable economic crop and a source of employment across developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Importance of palm oil and various challenges associated with its production. A brief look. Context Oil palm is a valuable economic crop… Continue reading Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
