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Started 13th Jun, 2021
Importance of Allied Fiber Crops in Agricultural Sustainability
Allied fiber crops viz., sunnhemp, ramie, mesta, sisal, flax etc. are sources of various raw materials for making so many products. Although, interest of farmers and cultivation area for these crops is decreasing. So, let's discuss about present status, future thrust, current issues and probable solutions to increase production of various allied fiber crops. Expert researchers and interested peoples are requested to reply your valuable comments. Thank you!
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Allied fiber crops are important for agricultural sustainability because they provide a range of benefits. They can be used as a source of food, fiber, and fuel. They also help to improve soil health by reducing soil erosion and increasing soil organic matter. Allied fiber crops can also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering carbon in the soil.
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Hawler Medical University
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ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region
Dear @Ravindra M. Muchhadiya SWOT analysis in allied fibre crops have been performed in detail by the scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. You can access these details in "ICAR-CRIJAF Vision 2025".
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Junagadh Agricultural University
Thank you, Dr. Arbind K. Choudhary sir !
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Centurion University of Technology and Management
Dear @Ravindra M. Muchhadiya, Dr. A.K. Choudhary provided a nice document. You may also read NIRJAFT's "Vision 2050" (file attached).
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Junagadh Agricultural University
Thank you, Dr. Sagar Maitra sir !
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Universidade Federal do Paraná
I agree with Aref Wazwaz
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
These crops will continue to be important, but will be part of mixed cropping or as border crops.
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Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
Allied fiber crops such as sunnhemp, ramie, mesta, sisal, flax etc. are important for various raw materials for making so many products.
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University of Central Lancashire
Fibre crops are and will be the future raw materials not only for the textile industry, but also for eco-friendly building materials, particleboards, insulation boards, cosmetics, medicine and source for other bio-polymers, agro and chemicals.
Interest in natural fibres is also increasing lately due to new environmental legislation and concerns, resulting in a growing market for biodegradable and recyclable materials. Total worldwide demand for fibre is predicted to increase from approximately 50 million tonnes/year (1999) to 130 million tonnes/year by 2050. https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/311965/reporting
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University of Eldoret
Kenya exported 7,687.6 metric tonnes (MT) of sisal in 2020, the highest export volumes compared to previous periods, said the directorate.
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Junagadh Agricultural University
Thanks to all the respected;
Terri Purvis
, Faraed Salman, Bashdar Mahmud Hussen, Aref Wazwaz, Emmanuel V Murray, Mohammod Hossain, Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Kiprotich Kiptum and Lamia Mustafa Al-Naama for sharing valuable information and your kind interest !5 Recommendations
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
Fibre crops will be used eco-friendly in future changing environment.
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Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
Different bags made of fibre from fibre crop are better for environment than bags made of polythene. Fibre materials decompose in soil quickly.
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Junagadh Agricultural University
Yes Mohammod Hossain sir, use of fiber bags are very eco-friendly. Recently, Government of India has decided that 100% food grains and 20% sugar will be mandatory packaged in jute bags. This decision will benefit about 4 lakh workers engaged in the jute sector along with thousands of farmers in India.
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Agriculture University Jodhpur
Ravindra M. Muchhadiya Yes sir, Definitely they have very bright scope in allied fibre group.
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Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
Jute and allied fibres constitute a diverse group of plant fibres catering to the various requirements of the people in the country apart from creating large employment opportunities and contributing significantly to the national exchequer through export.
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Texas A&M University-Commerce
Allied fiber crops are important for agricultural sustainability because they provide a range of benefits. They can be used as a source of food, fiber, and fuel. They also help to improve soil health by reducing soil erosion and increasing soil organic matter. Allied fiber crops can also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering carbon in the soil.
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