Saur Energy – Online

A new study produced by the LOCO-MOTION project and funded by the European Union, estimates that 5% of the total landmass would be needed if solar was to supply 80% of the electricity produced in the EU, India, Japan, and South Korea by 2050. The environmental cost of decarbonising the energy system would include: conversion of arable land, fragmentation of ecosystems, further deforestation for relocation of agricultural activities to biodiversity-rich areas, etc. This is why balancing agriculture with solar power generation hs become an increasingly urgent issue. Or the growing interest in floating solar.  

Economic & Political Weekly – Online

Smallholders suffer from low marketable surplus, poor holding capacity, low bargaining power and huge transaction cost in marketing their produce. Agricultural markets in India have been subject to reform processes with the stated intention of improving market access and participation for the primary producers. The three legislations introduced in 2020 are the latest in that direction. This article critically analyses market reforms in India with respect to smallholders’ bargaining position. It also provides insights on the ways and means to improve market participation and the bargaining position of smallholders.

The Caravan – Online

There has been considerable conversation around what the entry of private buyers in procurement will mean for the agricultural economy. The arguments made for direct purchases by the Food Corporation of India apply for any such buyer. The very fact that the government expects these players to fund operations across the state for meaningful private purchase would suggest it is encouraging the entry of very large private players.

This had led to farmers’ openly expressing apprehensions about the entry of the Adani and Reliance groups into agricultural purchase. Both groups were quick to disassociate themselves from the farm laws. “We do not own any food grains procured from farmers, and are in no way connected to the ...

Sify.com – Online

In less than three years of a project initiated by the Mahindra group to empower women in agriculture, she’s one of women entrepreneurial role models of Punjab by selling milk to a state-run cooperative along with other customers.

Under the ‘Prerna’ programme of the Swaraj Division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, she has been associated with self-help group of Mai Bhago Prerna Swayam Sahyata Samuh with 12 women farmers, located just 20 km from here, with limited access to credit, healthcare and education earlier.

Like others, she is now managing her family dairy business, making a positive impact on lives by taking responsibility for their well-being, including food provision and care for children and the elderly.

The ...

Telangana Today – Online

Agricopter, part of Marut Dronetech, received RKVY-RAFTAAR (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana-Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) grant of Rs 20 lakh for its agri-tech solution. MANAGE-CIA, Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship, is the central government’s knowledge partner in implementation of the scheme.

Agricopter visualises a farmer-centric precision agriculture solution, which works at scale with primary emphasis on reducing farming costs, improving crop yield there by raising farm incomes. Further in its work, it collaborates with research institutes to ensure all its products and processes are backed by rigorous scientific research.

Indian Education Diary – Online

Amity University (AU) signed an MoU with Sri BioAesthetics Pvt Ltd (SBA) for joint research in the areas of research in industrial biotechnology/ secondary agriculture and allied sciences.

Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation said ‘Scientists of Amity University are working on various areas including agricultural technology, training of farmers, development of microbes for soil health, etc’. We are conducting agri mission 2030 keeping food safety and nutritional security at the center. Dr. Selvamurthy also said “after research and innovation, we are not limited to only patents we also invite industries for technology transfers and product development. Under the MoU, we will jointly work on research, projects, joint Ph.D. guidance, conferences, lecture session, industry-based research ...