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Now, IIT Ropar unveils stubble machine, calls it ‘in one go’ solutionedit
To offer a pro-farmer solution to stubble burning, the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, on Wednesday launched the commercial version of a stubble-removal machine (SRM) which can cut and collect crop residue in a trolley in one go. IIT-Ropar scientists had developed a prototype of this machine last year. The machine, after undergoing several improvements, has now been unveiled for private companies to buy the patent.
Telangana farmers in trouble after unseasonal rains destroy cropsedit
Telangana farmers are in trouble after unseasonal rains destroyed much of their standing paddy, maize and cotton crops in September and October. Rainfall has been erratic this year. It was unevenly distributed during the monsoon months. The monsoon itself withdrew on October 14, long after its annual withdrawal date. And there was excess rainfall during September. In a statement, the Telangana Rythu Sangham has sought compensation from the government. “The situation of farmers who have lost paddy and maize which is ready for harvest is dismal. They are in dire straits. The crop losses are in 142 mandals of the state. The estimation of 1.2 lakh acres could be lower than the actual damage. Continuous evaluation should ...
Kerala Agriculture Minister leads agro-technology driveedit
Kerala’s ruling communists are now eagerly embracing the path of technological upgradation in the agrarian sector with the state’s young Agriculture Minister V.S. Sunil Kumar providing a prime example. 52-year-old Kumar said he has set up a full fledged “Mission Mechanisation Programme” in his department where a registry is currently being prepared of all the machinery owned by the department. “As part of it we have currently repaired machines like, tractors, tillers, weed cutters and similar agricultural implements. We have put back machines worth Rs 3.40 crore and this would be available for farmers. For this the agriculture department will work closely with them. An app is also getting ready where farmers can have a look at ...
Convert stubble into CNG: Arvind Kejriwal’s suggestion on Delhi pollutionedit
The Times of India Weekend Leader The New Indian Express
Looking for an effective solution to tame the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday suggested to develop a technology that can convert stubble into compressed natural gas (CNG). “I had several meetings today with experts. It is technologically and commercially possible to convert stubble into CNG. This will provide jobs, additional income to farmers and solve our annual problem of pollution. However, it requires all governments to come together and work on this, the CM said.
International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate Smart Agricultureedit
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) inaugurated the five day-long “International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate Smart Agriculture and Global Food and Livelihood Security” at the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex in New Delhi. Highlighting the recent trends in the climate change in the country and the world as a whole, Dr. Mohapatra expressed his concerns about the degradation of soil and water resources that is a threat to productive and sustainable agriculture.
Plasticulture offers opportunity to modernise agricultureedit
The application of plastic in agriculture offers huge opportunity for modernising Indian agriculture. This was revealed at a workshop of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering and Technology (PET) organised at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga here Tuesday. Plasticulture is one of the innovative applications of plastic – the combination of two words, plastics and agriculture. As per 2015 data, per capita consumption of plastic in India is 9.7 kg/person which is far below the world average of 45 kg/person. So, the application of plastics in agriculture offers huge opportunity of modernising Indian agriculture. It is defined as the use of plastics in plant and animal agriculture.
Competition
Anand Mahindra Shares A ‘profitable’ Fix To Disposing Of Stubbleedit
Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra on Wednesday shared a sustainable solution to stubble burning that is the major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions. He retweeted a post by Naandi Foundation CEO Manoj Kumar where Kumar apprised of his foundation’s recent purchase of nearly 800 metric tons of paddy residue from farmers of Palla village in Delhi to prevent them from burning it.
Dairy Farming
Haryana bags Global Agriculture Award 2019 for animal husbandryedit
Haryana has bagged the Global Agriculture Award 2019 under the best animal husbandry state. Additional chief secretary, animal husbandry and dairying department, Haryana, Sunil K Gulati, on behalf of the Chief Minister Manohar Lal received the award in the 4th Global Agriculture Summit 2019 organised by Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, in a recently held program held in Delhi. The spokesman said that the State has bagged the award for the adoption of best practices by the Animal Husbandry Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana and by key achievements of the department during the year 2019. He said that the State has made very impressive progress in animal husbandry sector during the year 2019. Haryana ...
Technology in Agriculture
Now, IIT Ropar unveils stubble machine, calls it ‘in one go’ solutionedit
To offer a pro-farmer solution to stubble burning, the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, on Wednesday launched the commercial version of a stubble-removal machine (SRM) which can cut and collect crop residue in a trolley in one go. IIT-Ropar scientists had developed a prototype of this machine last year. The machine, after undergoing several improvements, has now been unveiled for private companies to buy the patent.
Kerala Agriculture Minister leads agro-technology driveedit
Kerala’s ruling communists are now eagerly embracing the path of technological upgradation in the agrarian sector with the state’s young Agriculture Minister V.S. Sunil Kumar providing a prime example. 52-year-old Kumar said he has set up a full fledged “Mission Mechanisation Programme” in his department where a registry is currently being prepared of all the machinery owned by the department. “As part of it we have currently repaired machines like, tractors, tillers, weed cutters and similar agricultural implements. We have put back machines worth Rs 3.40 crore and this would be available for farmers. For this the agriculture department will work closely with them. An app is also getting ready where farmers can have a look at ...
Plasticulture offers opportunity to modernise agricultureedit
The application of plastic in agriculture offers huge opportunity for modernising Indian agriculture. This was revealed at a workshop of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering and Technology (PET) organised at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga here Tuesday. Plasticulture is one of the innovative applications of plastic – the combination of two words, plastics and agriculture. As per 2015 data, per capita consumption of plastic in India is 9.7 kg/person which is far below the world average of 45 kg/person. So, the application of plastics in agriculture offers huge opportunity of modernising Indian agriculture. It is defined as the use of plastics in plant and animal agriculture.
Stubble Burning
Now, IIT Ropar unveils stubble machine, calls it ‘in one go’ solutionedit
To offer a pro-farmer solution to stubble burning, the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, on Wednesday launched the commercial version of a stubble-removal machine (SRM) which can cut and collect crop residue in a trolley in one go. IIT-Ropar scientists had developed a prototype of this machine last year. The machine, after undergoing several improvements, has now been unveiled for private companies to buy the patent.
Anand Mahindra Shares A ‘profitable’ Fix To Disposing Of Stubbleedit
Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra on Wednesday shared a sustainable solution to stubble burning that is the major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions. He retweeted a post by Naandi Foundation CEO Manoj Kumar where Kumar apprised of his foundation’s recent purchase of nearly 800 metric tons of paddy residue from farmers of Palla village in Delhi to prevent them from burning it.
Give UP, Haryana, Punjab farmers machines to help stop stubble burning: PMedit
Business Standard All India News News18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed the Union Agriculture Ministry to give priority to farmers of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana in distributing equipment to prevent stubble burning. This came on a day the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to curb severe air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.There are agro machines available in the market which remove stubble and governments of Haryana and Punjab are offering subsidy to farmers to buy the equipment.
Convert stubble into CNG: Arvind Kejriwal’s suggestion on Delhi pollutionedit
The Times of India Weekend Leader The New Indian Express
Looking for an effective solution to tame the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday suggested to develop a technology that can convert stubble into compressed natural gas (CNG). “I had several meetings today with experts. It is technologically and commercially possible to convert stubble into CNG. This will provide jobs, additional income to farmers and solve our annual problem of pollution. However, it requires all governments to come together and work on this, the CM said.
Let MPs help farmers buy stubble management machinery: Harsimrat Kaur urges PM Modiedit
Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to let MPs provide financial assistance to farmers in their constituencies for buying machinery to dispose of crop residue cleanly. In a letter to the prime minister, the Union food processing minister said stubble burning was continuing unabated across North India as the farmers could not afford the expensive stubble cleaning and super seeder machines.