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Agriculture Industry
Kisan Diwas 2021: How farmers and agripreneurs are making the most of technology that is at their disposaledit
The Free Press Journal – Online
Retracing actor extraordinaire Manoj Bajpayee’s brand endorsements in 2021 makes one marvel at the ingenuity of his choices. He endorsed products and services that matter to an ordinary person, be it home, finance, farm, food, and rightly so. “I was born and brought up in a village, and I have always flaunted being a farmer’s son with immense pride. It is the core of my being, my work and how I choose to do what I do,” he says. A proud farmer’s son, he endorsed Krish-e App by Mahindra because the product reflects his identity, and he could relate to it. “More so, because I find technology a great enabler, and Krish-e has ...
CLAAS Global Mentions
Claas releases seven dual rotor Liner swather modelsedit
North Queensland Register – Online
Looking for excellent ground-contour following for optimum raking performance with minimal forage contamination? The next generation of Claas’ dual-rotor central Liner swathers could be for you. Claas Harvest Centre Greenline product manager Blair McAlwee said the seven new Liner models offer numerous innovative features and functions to ensure premium forage quality. “The Grass Care rotor guidance system ensures that the rotors are actively suspended during operation,” Mr McAlwee said. “When the rotor arms are lowered, the rear rotor wheels touch down first, producing a ‘jet-effect’ that prevents the tines from digging in and damaging the grass sward.” The two Business models also incorporate Active Float rotor suspension and load-sensing hydraulics. “This functions in a ...
Dams and Indian Agriculture
A slew of projects remain pending, moving at a snail’s pace across Karnatakaedit
The New Indian Express – Online
The mismatch between the growing population and the need for adequate infrastructure to keep pace with the growth-related requirements has led to a slew of projects remaining pending or moving at a snail’s pace across Karnataka. Increasing population implies a growing need for infrastructure for the masses to support food, water, transport, connectivity, law & order, and their equitable distribution. But that has not happened in Karnataka. There are several major projects that have been pending for years, and the almost two-year-long pandemic may have only further delayed their implementation. Urban experts and government officials admit that though the pandemic is one of the reasons for the delay in completing projects, lack of ...