Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
How the changing dynamics of agriculture in India is paving the way for a new futuristic modeledit
The Times of India – Online
The dichotomy of Indian agriculture is unique. India ranks second in terms of global food production and, at the same time, is home to the world’s largest undernourished population. Agriculture provides livelihood to more than 50% of the population, yet contributes less than 20% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Even after seven decades since independence, Indian farmers continue to battle low productivity and profitability. Considering the complexity of Indian agriculture, a single policy or technology cannot reform the agricultural sector.
Competition
Erisha Agritech Inks MoU With ARAIedit
Financial Express – Online
Erisha Agritech Private Ltd., a Rana Group Company, has agreed with The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), towards the design and development of advanced powertrain systems and components for electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells developed under Erisha Agritech Private Ltd. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked to this effect between the two companies.
Technology in Agriculture
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY – A GAME-CHANGER FOR AGRICULTURE IN INDIA?edit
Analytics Insight – Online
Blockchain records information with an immutable cryptographic signature that cannot be modified, hacked, or faked. This digital ledger is distributed across the entire network of computer systems on the blockchain. Blockchain use cases in agriculture contribute to building a transparent, fair, and tamper-proof value chain and will benefit smallholder farmers.