Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Syllabus: Agriculture Source:  DTE  Context: The FAO released the Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on March 24, 2025. The report highlighted alarming dependency on nine crops and threats to global plant genetic diversity. About State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture …

Why is dependence on a few major crops problematic for global agricultural systems? Analyse the role of policy and market forces in driving this trend.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q6. Why is dependence on a few major crops problematic for global agricultural systems? Analyse the role of policy and market forces in driving this trend. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The FAO’s 2025 report highlights a concerning global …

FAO’S State of Food and Agriculture report 2022

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: e-Technology in the aid of farmers   Source: DTE Context: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), agricultural automation might exacerbate inequality if technology is inaccessible to small-scale producers and other marginalised groups. Agriculture automation covers all the practices that help with planting and harvesting with the aid of machines …