Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
Madhya Pradesh to check interstate transportation of agricultural produceedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Madhya Pradesh has initiated the process of revoking the implementation orders issued following the passage last year of the Centre’s three farm laws. Officials said this is being done since the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the legislation in January. Thousands of farmers have camped at Delhi’s borders in protest against the laws which farmers say will benefit private buyers. Madhya Pradesh will check interstate transportation of the agricultural produce and resume taxation on it as part of the process. “The 54 checking points, set up at border areas to check interstate transportation of agriculture produce from Mandis, were closed in June last year after the implementation of three new farm laws. After the ...
A single farmer can also sow paddy with a drum seeder, the cost is also low, farmers liked this method in Rohtasedit
Jagran – Online
In the changing environment, the method of direct sowing of paddy is now pleasing to the farmers. In Surhuria village of the block, on Wednesday, under the supervision of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, in the fields of other farmers including Sarpanch Satyanand Ram of Aged Kala, farmers Bhikhari Singh, Paramhans Singh, Satyadev Singh, Awadhesh Ram, direct sowing of paddy was done from drum seeder. Along with this, other farmers sowed from drum seeder and got to know its specialty. Agricultural scientist Dr. Ratan Kumar from Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bikramganj had reached Surhuria village with a drum seeder.
DSR method is a better option for farmers, will get rid of water shortage and laboredit
Amar Ujala – Online
This year many farmers are associated with DSR and Mera Pani Meri Virasat Yojana. The working area covers 72 villages and about 14,000 hectares of land is under paddy cultivation. Agriculture Development Officer Sukhbir Narwal said that this year the target of sowing paddy in 370 acres was set by DSR method, whereas in 700 acres of land, paddy has been sown by farmers by DSR method. Even if there is no water in the field, paddy can be sown by DSR method. After this watering is to be done within 24 hours of sowing. No water is needed for about 15-20 days. Whereas in transplantation method, water is required in the field even at ...
Budget
West Bengal: Focus on social sector, agriculture in pandemic year budgetedit
The Times Of India – Online
In its first budget after returning to office, the Mamata Banerjee government has stuck to the economic mantra of injecting cash at the grassroots to stimulate demand so that increased spending leads to a supply-side boost. Accordingly, much of the government spending — 84.5% of the state budgetary outlay of Rs 3,08,727 crore — is focused on social sector and agriculture. The Rs 18,650 crore increase in the budgetary outlay over last year has been entirely used to fund people-oriented schemes like the Lakshmir Bhandar, a basic monthly income plan for women heads of families, the new Krishak Bandhu for farmers, Duare Ration, student credit card, Swasthya Sathi besides allocations for Covid management, ...
Dairy Farming
Parshottam Rupala gets Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairyingedit
India Today – Online
Senior BJP leader Parshottam Rupala was on Wednesday promoted as a Cabinet minister in the Modi government’s major Cabinet reshuffle and given charge of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Rupala (66), who comes from the influential Kadva Patidar or Patel community in Gujarat, will be in charge of the ministry formed recently in 2019 in order to promote allied farm activities for enhancing farmers’ income. Earlier, Rupala was holding charge as minister of state for agriculture in the Union Cabinet.
Technology in Agriculture
Better Harvests: Raising funds easier for agri-tech startupsedit
Financial Express – Online
In the last three years, agri-tech in India has seen increased attention from industrialists, accelerators, incubators and alternate fund investors apart from established venture capitalists. This is due to innovation in technology that enables addressing new challenges. According to a Nasscom report, there were over 450 Indian agri-tech startups and they raised over three times the venture fund in 2019 as compared to 2018, amounting to over $250 million. In 2021, this number is expected to be even higher, pending thorough assessment. The innovation has also been the main attraction of other funds and venture development platforms. “Technology can play a disruptive role in input costs optimisation, farm management, precision farming, integrating financial services, value ...
Office Of PSA’s KisanMitr & KVKs Partner To Make Agritech Accessible For Farmers Through Vernacular Sessionsedit
India Education Diary – Online
One of the biggest challenges, for agriculture technology start-ups, is reaching out to the farmers, FPOs, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVKs) – their end-users. Kisanmitr was conceptualized and has been successful in linking the Supply with the Demand side. The start-ups can support the farmers through the KVKs and the farmers can find solutions to some of their challenges. The series of agricultural presentations by technology developers across the Indian research Institutes and their incubated start-ups have helped showcase around 150 agricultural technologies across different themes, farm management, post-harvest management, allied agriculture, etc. These have been garnered under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India. The presentations are made primarily for the ...
Govt. Policies
SMAM Scheme: Get 50% Subsidy on Latest Agricultural Equipment; Know How to Applyedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The SMAM scheme is started by the Central Government with the objective to provide financial help to all the farmers to purchase farming equipment. With this, every farmer will be able to use the latest technologies and will get better crop quality. With this scheme, farmers’ needs will be fulfilled with the aim of “Reaching the Unreached”. Central and State government will give 50% subsidy on all the Agricultural Equipment. Also, they will be given good quality seeds, pesticides, and enough water for the irrigation of crops.