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Agriculture Industry
Mayawati criticizes Congress govt for factionalism in Punjabedit
Hindustan Times – Online
In a series of tweets, Mayawati said that the people of the Congress government and should vote for BSP-Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the next Assembly polls. “Congress government is responsible for poor management of industry-business, agriculture, farming in Punjab. All of this has been badly affected due to power crisis in State. Ruling government is only engaged in factionalism, tussle and conflict. Public needs to take its cognizance,” said Mayawati in a tweet.
Ratlam: Farmers income will be doubled by 2022, says Bansilal Gurjaredit
Free Press Journal – Online
Agricultural sector’s contribution in the national GDP has risen to 18 to 20% from 13% during BJP Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Farmers’ income in the country will be doubled by 2022 for which every possible effort is being made by the Union Government. This was claimed by national vice president BJP Kisan Morcha Bansilal Gurjar today while speaking as chief speaker at the online ‘Chintan’ session organized by the District BJP unit on ‘Reforms in the Agriculture sector and achievements’.
Agricultural Land Reforms Reinvigorates Real Estate, Transactions of Farmlands grow by 67 percentedit
Swarajya – Online
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government’s land reforms from last year have reinvigorated the agricultural land market of the state. The reforms that permitted non-agriculturists to purchase farmland has led to a 67.3 percent growth in the number of transactions in the agricultural land there had been an increased interest in buying agricultural land following the pandemic-induced slump. He claimed that both fresher and experienced investors are delving into the agricultural land market as they pursue a long-term investment, low-interest investment in the real estate sector.
Competition
Sonalika Records Highest Ever Sales in the First Quarteredit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Sonalika Tractors has broken all records with 33,219 tractor sales in the first quarter, representing a 30.6 percent increase. After the second COVID-19 wave in some states, economic activity in India is gradually returning to normal, which is a positive indication for all. Sonalika Tractors has shattered all records with the greatest ever Q1 cumulative tractor sales of 33,219 units, representing a 30.6 percent increase, demonstrating its dedication to stay connected with farmers even during the toughest times of the 2nd wave.
Technology in Agriculture
Self-reliant agriculture app: Trying to persuade farmers, will get information about weather and crop as well as new agricultural lawsedit
Amar Ujala – Online
The central government is making many efforts to reach out to the farmers who are angry with the Modi government about the new agricultural laws. Sometimes by publishing booklets and counting the benefits of laws, sometimes it has been the work of connecting farmers by holding rallies across the country. Recently, the government has launched self-reliant agriculture app to inform farmers about weather, crops and government policies. Launching the Aatmanirbhar Krishi App, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government, K Vijay Raghavan said that, ...
Govt. Policies
India’s first Agri-Export Facilitation Centre launched in Puneedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AFEC) is established at Pune, Maharashtra by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank. The centre was inaugurated by G.S. Rawat, Chief General Manager, NABARD, Pune regional office. AFEC will work as a one-stop centre for the potential agriculture & food products exporters from Maharashtra as well as boost agricultural exports from the region, as per global standards. The centre would guide the prospective exporters on various relevant aspects of the farm to fork chain of agro – exports through its experts.
Tractor industry
Automobile demand remains skewed towards PVs, tractorsedit
The Economic Times – Online
Automobile demand in June has remained skewed in favour of passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) in a report. According to the report, commercial vehicles (CVs) and two-wheelers’ (2Ws) sales are yet to catch up. “June 2021 saw a gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions across states, with a good recovery witnessed in PVs and tractors.”