{"id":136097,"date":"2024-10-07T20:08:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=136097"},"modified":"2024-10-08T18:47:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T13:17:54","slug":"national-agriculture-code","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/national-agriculture-code","title":{"rendered":"National Agriculture Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has begun working on a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the <\/span><b>National Building Code and National Electrical Code.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136065 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/78-6703e16260fe9.webp\" alt=\"National Agriculture Code\" width=\"293\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/78-6703e16260fe9.webp 692w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/78-6703e16260fe9-300x187.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About National Agriculture Code (NAC)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive code of standards for various agricultural practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by the <\/span><b>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAC will cover the entire agriculture cycle and provide guidance for future standards, with two parts:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7992%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The BIS is the national body that\u00a0 sets standards for agriculture machinery and inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Establishment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Headquarter: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manak Bhawan, Old Delhi<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General principles for all crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crop-specific standards for crops like paddy, wheat, oilseeds, and pulses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will serve as a guide for farmers, agriculture universities, and field officials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Key Features of the NAC<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers all aspects of agriculture, including crop selection,<\/span><b> land preparation, irrigation, soil health, plant health, harvesting, processing, storage, and sustainability.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes standards for input management, such as <\/span><b>fertilizers, pesticides, and weedicides.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addresses emerging areas like <\/span><b>natural farming, organic farming, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and IoT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides guidance for farmers, agriculture universities, and officials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Objectives of the National Agriculture Code (NAC)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide Clear Recommendations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a national code with guidelines for farming practices, considering different climate zones, crop types, and the country\u2019s diverse farming conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage Quality in Farming: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help policymakers, agriculture departments, and regulators include NAC standards in their schemes, policies, and regulations to improve quality in Indian agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guide for Farmers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer a simple guide to help farmers make better decisions in their farming activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Combine Existing Standards: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link existing Indian standards with recommended farming practices to ensure they work together smoothly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Modern Farming: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover modern topics like SMART farming, sustainability, traceability, and keeping records to support efficient and eco-friendly farming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support Learning and Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help agriculture extension services and organizations run training programs to teach farmers and spread better farming practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Timeline for NAC<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIS has formed working panels for specific areas, including university professors and R&#038;D organizations.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIS plans to train farmers on NAC standards, with universities organizing training programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tentative deadline for the NAC is set for<\/span><b> October 2025.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIS has initiated the development of Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farms (SADFs) in selected agricultural institutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farms (SADF)?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SADFs are <\/span><b>experimental site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s to test and implement agriculture practices and new technologies based on Indian Standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIS plans to collaborate with agricultural institutes through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to develop these farms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 prominent agriculture institutes have been identified, with two MoUs already signed, including one with GBPUAT in Pantnagar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.9209%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">BIS is the official body responsible for setting standards in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Formation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It was formed under the BIS Act of 2016 to oversee and ensure uniformity in standards.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Main Functions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIS focuses on standardization, marking, and quality certification of products.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Purpose: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to promote consistent quality in goods and related activities across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.043%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 130.811%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.5357%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/\" 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