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Odisha teams up with WFP to improve food security, farmers’ resilienceedit
Business Standard – Online
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha government have joined hands to improve the food security of small and marginal farmers by strengthening their resilience to climate change. An agreement was signed by Agriculture Director Muthu Kumar and WFP Country Director Bishow Parajuli at a virtual programme on Thursday, the UN agency said in a release. In a pilot initiative, advisories will be provided to small farmers of the state, which is particularly prone to cyclones, to help them adapt to impact of the climate crisis. Small farmers, who constitute 90 per cent of the peasant community in Odisha, will be able to select the right agriculture and livelihood options to improve ...
CLAAS Global Mentions
Stepside Agricultural Contractors announces big machinery auctionedit
FarmingUK – Online
Over 80 lots of agricultural machinery and equipment will go under the hammer on behalf of Stepside Agricultural Contractors based in Cardigan, Wales. East Anglian-based auctioneer Cheffins will host the timed online auction, which will take place from 26 January to 31 January at Cardigan Cattle Market. The sale will include over 80 lots, featuring agricultural tractors, forage harvester, slurry tankers, muck spreaders, plant, grassland machinery and equipment. Highlights of the sale include a 2016 Claas Jaguar 970 Forage Harvester, with an estimate of £110,000 – £130,000. A 2015 Krone Big M 420 self-propelled mower will also go under the hammer, with an estimate of £120,000 – £140,000. Other highlights include a 2020 John Deere 6250R ...
Competition
John Deere Hit With Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Tractor Repair Monopolyedit
TechStory – Online
John Deere has been accused of operating an illegal repair monopoly in a class action complaint filed in Chicago. The lawsuit claims that John Deere has used software locks and restricted access to repair documentation and tools, making it extremely difficult for farmers to repair their own agricultural equipment, a problem that Motherboard has documented for years and that lawmakers, the Federal Trade Commission, and even the Biden administration have acknowledged. “Traditionally, farmers have had the option of repairing and maintaining their own tractors as needed, or bringing their tractors to an independent mechanic,” according to the lawsuit. “However, Deere has purposefully monopolized the market for repair and maintenance services of its agricultural equipment with Engine ...