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Agriculture Industry
Top 6 Innovations in Technology That Can Improve The Effectiveness of Agriculture Industryedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The Indian agriculture industry has performed quite well during the pressing times of Covid 19 pandemic, in fact, it would not be unfair to say that the Indian agriculture industry was the saviour of the Indian economy during the pandemic. However, like any other field, the Indian Agri industry needs to evolve and keep up with the times so listed below are six of the latest innovations in the field of agriculture that farmers can take advantage of in the coming days.
Farmer to defer protests for now, SKM will make ‘major announcement’edit
Business Standard – Online
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella body of the farmers protesting along the borders of the national capital over agricultural issues, have agreed to the draft proposal prepared by the Central government, and is expected make a “major announcement” on Thursday. Following its meeting on Wednesday, the farmers’ body said that their stir has not ended but it has been postponed for now, adding they would continue pressing the government over the Minimum Support Price (MSP) issue. A meeting is likely to be held on Thursday noon to decide the further strategy of the movement.
CLAAS Mentions
Agricultural Balers Market to Witness Massive Growth by John Deere, Vermeer, Claas, etc.edit
Daulat Guru – Online
Global ”Agricultural Balers market” report contains a detailed analysis of the current state and future scope along with the sales patterns, market size, share, price structure, and market progressions. The study discusses the underlying trends and impact of various factors that drive the market, along with their influence on the evolution of the Agricultural Balers market. This report briefly deals with the product life cycle, comparing it to the relevant products from across industries and then evaluates the snapshot given by Porter’s five forces analysis for identifying new opportunities in this industry. A thorough evaluation of the restrain included in this report portrays contrast to drivers which helps make strategic planning easier.
Technology in Agriculture
IOT IN AGRICULTURE IS ESTIMATED TO GROW TO US$18.1 BILLION BY 2026edit
Analytics Insight – Online
The IoT in agriculture is projected to grow from US$11.4 billion in 2021 to US$18.1 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2021–2026. Rising demand for agricultural production due to rising population, increased adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology by farmers and growers, and an emphasis on livestock monitoring and disease detection to boost farming efficiency are a few main factors driving the growth of this market. The advent of advanced technologies such as guidance systems, variable rate technology, IoT, AI, and remote sensing has transformed the agriculture industry into a technologically intense and data-rich industry.
Need to Develop Feasible Technology Options to Bring Prosperity to Tribal Communities in the Central Indian Tribal Beltedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
According to an independent study released by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), more than 674 million Indian citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM2.5 in 2030, even if India were to comply with its existing pollution control policies and regulations. The study shows that only about 833 million citizens (about half of India’s estimated population in 2030) would be living in areas that meet India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in 2030. Failure to implement existing policies and regulations could increase these numbers significantly. (Agriculture World, July 2019).
Paddy in India
To avoid paddy glut crisis, Andhra Pradesh asks farmers to cultivate alternative cropsedit
The Indian Express – Online
Taking a cue from the paddy glut crisis in Telangana, the Andhra Pradesh government has asked farmers in the state to raise alternative crops as it looks to promote millet farming. Andhra Pradesh produced approximately 62,00,000 tonnes of paddy in the Rabi season, but due to unseasonal rains, the previous season’s Kharif paddy crop partially failed, saving the state from a surplus of paddy. At a review meeting on agriculture, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy asked officials to create awareness among farmers on the cultivation of alternative crops. “There was a discussion on providing incentives for millet cultivation if the farmers take it up on a large scale and avoid paddy sowing. ...
Stubble Burning
Stubble Burning: Nurture.farm Saves Over 420,000 Acres From Being Burntedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Nurture.farm, a digital platform for sustainable agriculture, has published the results of the Crop Residue Management (CRM) Program: the largest ever project to eliminate stubble burning in India. The CRM program impact report has evidenced benefits across reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improvements in soil health and farmer livelihoods, as well as reduced usage of fertilizers. Results published in the CRM program impact report indicate 92% overall stubble burn avoidance across the enrolled farms, with close to 420,000 acres of land saved from being burnt, resulting in the prevention of 1,038,965 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from being released.