The Covai Post

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has got the nation’s patent for its device to monitor insects in bag stacks in warehouse without bait. The ‘stack probe trap’ was invented by Dr S Mohan, professor of agricultural entomology in the varsity. The trap is made of plastic and has a main hollow tube having a 1.8-2 cm diameter with equip-spaced perforation on its upper portion and a bend at one end which ends in a transparent collection unit to collect the insects. “I have 35 years of experience in this field. It is happy that my device got Indian patent and can commercialise the product at a low cost for the benefit of ...

The Times of India

Even as organic farming is gaining ground, it is not without challenges. It not only needs patience and perseverance by the farmers, but also a lot of support from the consumers as well as the government to continue the trend. Rashmi Mategaonkar Marpakwar, a lecturer from SB City college and research scholar at Nagpur University, conducted a research titled ‘A study of the economic aspects of increasing production level by organic farming in Nagpur district’ for her doctorate thesis under the guidance of T Kalyani, former vice-principal and head of commerce department of LAD & SRP College for Women.

The Economic Times

Insurance companies offering Insurance companies offering crop insurance did not respond to TOI queries except one ­ Bajaj-Allianz ­ which claimed that they actually did not earn a profit because their payout for the weather based insurance scheme was much more. “Instead of transferring thousands of crores to insurance companies directly as profit why can’t the govt. use that money to compensate the farmers?

Nyooz The Times of India

But in the tribal hamlets of Chhota Udepur, farmers have made unprecedented gains. “Vadodara-based Spyron Masala Mills is the biggest buyer of charoli from Bordha with annual contract of 200 kg. Tomatoes and potatoes have been dumped on roads as agitations erupt for minimum support prices or loan waivers. But Ramesh Rathwa, a 48-year-old farmer in the remote Manka village of Chhota Udepur, never got cash for charoli, the crunchy almond-flavoured dry fruit that he collected from the forest near his hut. Realizing the exploitation, the forest department took it upon itself to help them earn profit through an ‘alternative livelihood through resource generation programme.

Dainaik Jagarana

The Federation of Cold Storage Associations of India (FCAOI) is an all India association with members in most of the states in the country. There is a huge need for cold storage facilities in India leading to the formation of state level associations who look after their concerns.

The New Indian Express

Kant said India needs thousands of incubation centres and not just in the field of technology but also for manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors. “We need incubators which are able to ensure that our farmers are able to get seeds and fertilizers depending on soil and weather conditions. So we need major technological breakthroughs in social innovation, in agriculture and in manufacturing.