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Agriculture Industry
Agricultural Robots Market to Grow to $27.1B in 6 Yearsedit
A study by research firm, ReportsnReports addresses the efficiencies the agricultural sector can gain from robots that work 24 x 7 without getting tired, and by a robot’s ability to function without making mistakes (barring technical glitches). The robots are able to perform repetitive tasks effectively, with cameras they can discern whether fruit is ripe or not and pick only the ripe fruit that can be sold. The robots can go back several times to pick fruit, while human pickers generally make one pass, two at the most. The robots can pick more fruit because they can get more ripe fruit from a tree.
Sale of solar-powered pumpsets on the riseedit
Failure of monsoon in some States, delays in getting a power connection for agriculture and government subsidies have contributed to an increase in the sale of solar-powered pumpsets in the country. According to the Indian Pump Manufacturers’ Association (IPMA), sale of solar- powered pumpsets saw more than 50% growth in 2016-2017 compared to the previous year.
Uchicago startup turns renewable energy into natural gasedit
A technology developed at the University of Chicago, and now being commercialized by a University startup, is addressing the intermittent nature of these renewable sources. Gas density calculator It uses a selectively evolved, unicellular microorganism that helps convert electricity into methane gas. Electricity el paso apartments That gas can be stored, transported and used wherever natural gas is used, including for the generation of power on demand.
Demand for millet-based products on the riseedit
Be it cookies, noodles, or even the traditional sweets, several retail outlets and supermarket shelves in the city now had varieties made out of millets. “The market is now teeming with food products made from millets such as ragi biscuits or pasta and noodles made of barnyard millet, ladoos made of thinai and many more,” says Jaffer Sadiq, an agricultural development executive of Sanlak Agro industries, that makes products using millets.
From Seed To Cattle Feededit
They say the grass is greener on the other side. But for Suresh of Gorlakatte village, Challakere taluk, Chitradurga district, the grass is actually green on his side. He too has adopted the hydroponics system to grow green fodder. While every graduate dreams of a good job, Suresh turned towards dairy farming. And has been successful too. He started off with just a couple of cows. Today, his Preetham Dairy Farm boasts of 100 head of cattle.
Krishi Mahotsav Helped Agri Income Rise To Rs 1.26 Lakh Credit
At the inaugural function ofthe 13th edition of the “Krishi Mahotsav” at Nadiad on Saturday, state agriculture minister Chimanbhai Sapariya said the agricultural income of Gujarat has risen to Rs 1.26 lakh crore from the Rs 9,000 crore in2005.
Viven to boost organic farmingedit
Hyderabad-based startup Viven Innovatives has developed chemical-free fertilizer for the farming community. The company believes that there is a growing use of chemicals, which is spoiling the soil quality and consistent use of chemicals will hamper cultivation in future. It wants to eradicate the use of urea in farming and wants to bring in more organic farming.
Crop insurance sector eyes 25 percent growth this yearedit
The crop insurance sector is expected to see 20-25 per cent growth in FY18, as the government’s thrust and increasing awareness levels are leading to the rise in acreage and sum being insured under crop insurance. According to the observation of agriculture insurance companies, while the premium of Rs 5,700 were collected under crop insurance and 3.09 crore farmers were covered in FY16, the amount of premium collected rose four-fold to Rs 21,500 crore in FY17 and the number of farmers covered rose to 3.90 crore.
NITI Aayog pitches for GM seeds; RSS-linked body accuses it of serving interests of MNCsedit
Even as the government has been quite cautious of taking its final call on the fate of genetically modified (GM) food crops in India, its think-tank NITI Aayog has pitched for opting transgenic seeds arguing its importance in ensuring agricultural growth in the country. The Aayog, however, favoured only those varieties which are developed by Indian research institutions and companies.
The farmers badly affected by attack of white fly on their cotton crop, once again ready to grow cotton crop on large scale.edit
The farmers badly affected by attack of white fly on their cotton crop, once again ready to grow cotton crop on large scale. In this season PAU and agriculture department is ready to provide full support to malwa region farmers where they are ready to grow cotton crop with full intreast. Agriculture scientist Dr. Gurjinder Singh had told through his survey that farmers will grow only those BT cotton varities that are approved by PAU and agriculture department.
The organic fertilizer prepared from bacteria will increase the production of rice crop said PAUedit
The organic fertilizer prepared from bacteria will increase the production of rice crop said PAU. PAU had found one bacteria that increase the production of rice crop by 6 percent and will increase the productivity of soil. The name of this bacteria is Azorhizobium. The effect of Azorhizobium and vam inoculation on fertilizer economy and nutrient sources had improved the productivity as well as soil-health in jute and purpose linseed can be obtained by sowing of these varieties.
Biotech/GM Crops Surge to a New Peak of 185.1 Million Hectares in 2016edit
ISAAA’s report, “Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2016,” continues to demonstrate the long-standing benefits of biotech crops for farmers in developing and industrialized countries, as well as consumer benefits of recently approved and commercialized varieties. “Biotech crops have become a vital agricultural resource for farmers around the world because of the immense benefits for improved productivity and profitability, as well as conservation efforts,” said ISAAA Chair of the Board, Paul S. Teng.
Bangladesh floods cut potential 700,000 tonnes from rice harvestedit
Flash floods have washed away crops in northeastern Bangladesh that would have yielded nearly 700,000 tonnes of rice, according to estimates from the agriculture ministry. The fields hit by the floods were about to be harvested, a major blow to the south Asian country, where local rice prices have hit an all-time high and reserves of the staple grain have dipped to a six-year low. The flooding triggered by heavy pre-monsoon rains also damaged other crops and fisheries in the marshy areas in the country’s northeastern region, affecting millions of people. The government has allocated 100 million taka ($1.2 million) in emergency aid for people in the flood-hit areas.