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Technology in Agriculture
Strengthening the technology ecosystem for agriculture in India | OPINIONedit
India Today – Online
Fasal is an agri startup that has helped farmer Sangarmesh Talikotti to install sensors and cameras in his 2.5-acre tomato farm. The startup’s Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence-driven platform regularly relays information to Talikotti’s smartphone on quantum of irrigation needs, risk of pest attack and use of pesticides. Data collected through readings is converted through ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) into precise actionable intelligence. On the other hand, AgNext is a Chandigarh-based startup that uses computer-based vision for effective post-harvest quality inspection of crops to substitute visual inspection. Startups such as Ninjacart, Crofarm and KrishiHub are procuring fruits/vegetables directly from farmers and selling to retailers. They use myriad technologies to keep their target farmers abreast of quantum of ...
Govt. Policies
CM Jagan tells officials to ensure MSP for paddy, other cropsedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
Chief Minister Jagan has directed officials to ensure farmers get minimum support price (MSP) for their produce and laid stress on making Rytu Bharosa Kendras play a vital role in this context. The CM reviewed the purchase of paddy and other crops, at a high-level meeting with minister for agriculture Kannababu and top officials at his Camp Office here on Monday. He made it clear that the state government’s objective was to provide MSP to the farmers without fail and told officials there should not be any slackness on this count. “Interact with farmers regularly to know about their problems,” Jagan told the officials. Maintaining that nobody used to take discoloured and wet paddy earlier, ...
Paddy in India
Odisha collectors told to open more mandis for paddy purchaseedit
The New Indian Express – Online
The State government on Monday, December 20, 2021, directed district collectors to open mandis (paddy purchase centres) as per requirement and engage more women self help groups (WSHGs) for smooth procurement of paddy under the minimum support price (MSP) scheme. Reviewing paddy procurement in districts with collectors and officials of Supplies and Cooperation departments through video conference, Chief Secretary Suresh Mahapatra asked them to ensure farmers carrying paddy to mandis are not harassed. The Chief Secretary’s directive came in the wake of large scale complaints from districts on mismanagement in the paddy procurement. Reports from western Odisha districts suggest mandis have not been opened in places as decided at the district level paddy ...
Stubble Burning
Stubble Burning Issue: Now if the stubble is lit, it will be atrocity, will have to pay double the fine!edit
Krishi Jagran – Online
At the time of harvesting paddy, the problem of most of the farmers is that what to do with the stubble. Many farmers make proper use of stubble, while there are many farmers even today, who burn the stubble in the fields. In such a situation, not only the local people there, but the neighboring states also have to face the problem of pollution. The government is also very concerned about this problem. However, the government has also resorted to legislation to get rid of the problem of stubble burning. But now the second news is coming that after paddy, farmers are spreading pollution in the environment by burning sugarcane leaves . Now the village ...
KU to conduct research to make paddy waste useful for industriesedit
Hindustan Times – Online
The department of biotechnology of the Kurukshetra University is set to conduct research to make paddy straw useful for industries and generate additional income for farmers. The department has received a grant of ₹14 lakh from the Haryana State Council of Science and Technology for the research and development project on production of microbial silicase for resolution of silica in rice straw for value addition for a period of three years. The move, if successful, will prove a big breakthrough and will help to get rid of the problem of stubble burning by finding out a cost-effective and environment-friendly approach to tackle the issue. Project in-charge Dr Sunita Dalal said high silica content is the ...