Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025–26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers to ensure their smooth availability to farmers at affordable prices. About Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme (NBS): Definition: The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) is a centrally sponsored scheme under …
Context: The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has introduced two mixed green manure kits to promote eco-friendly soil enrichment practices, enhancing sustainability in Indian agriculture. About Mixed Green Manure: What is It? Mixed green manure involves cultivating multiple plant species together specifically to be ploughed back into the soil to enhance fertility and structure. Unlike single-species …
