Media Monitor
Govt. Policies
Government to Give up to 100% Subsidy on Purchase of Agricultural Machineryedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Farm mechanization has actually become a very integral part of the Indian Agricultural sector. Since its introduction agricultural machines have not only helped in boosting the production of crops but have also helped in maintaining the quality of the crops. Machinery like harvesters can also be used to remove the stubble from farms which also helps in the reduction of stubble burning. But still, there are many farmers who are unable to buy modern agricultural machinery due to low income. To solve this problem of theirs, the central and state governments are running many schemes, so that small and marginal farmers can get agricultural machines at affordable rates. Recently, there has been great news ...
Stubble Burning
Incentivising farmers a solution to water down farm fire practiceedit
The Hans India – Online
“In fact now, the cat is out of the bag, the farmers’ stubble burning contributes to only 4 per cent of the pollution as per the chart. So we are targeting something which is totally insignificant,” a Supreme Court Bench observed on Monday. The apex court was hearing a petition on worsening air pollution in the Delhi NCR region, and sought ’emergent measures’ to immediately control what has become an annual health crisis. Supreme Court’s observation came after the Solicitor General presented an affidavit which had a table showing the share of air pollution from agriculture burning during the winter months to be only 4 per cent. Although no source for the study ...
Tractor industry
What Kubota-Escorts deal means for the Indian tractor marketedit
Business Today – Online
This could help the company become a key player in India, the world’s largest tractor market. From a 9.09 per cent stake till last year, the Osaka-based company is now increasing it to 53.50 per cent with a fresh investment of Rs 9,370 crore. The additional shares of Escorts will be acquired through a third-party allotment and open offer bids by March 2022, Kubota said. Escorts Kubota Limited will be the new name of the company. Currently, market leader Mahindra and Mahindra’s share is about 40% while Escorts is the country’s fourth-largest player with a 12% market share. With this move, Kubota aims to acquire a 24 per cent market share in India by ...