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Indian delegation led by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar visits ARO, Volcani Institute of Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developmentedit
NewsOnAIR – Online
An Indian delegation led by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, yesterday visited Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute of Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The domain experts made a presentation before the Indian delegation on various areas of advanced agricultural research, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and post-harvest technology. The demonstration of application of Drone technology- advanced techniques and interventions in agriculture operation were also shown to the Indian delegation during their visit to Ganei Khna’an. Minister also visited Desert Farm at Be’er Milka, owned by an Indian origin farmer growing Indian vegetables in Negev desert area.
Competition
Eicher Tractors launches Prima G3 range of tractorsedit
The Times of India – Online
Eicher Tractors from the house of TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited) has announced the launch of the Eicher Prima G3 Series range of premium tractors for the new-age Indian farmer who demands style, substance and solidity. The Eicher Prima G3 is in the 40 – 60 hp range. Said Mallika Srinivasan, CMD – TAFE, “The launch of the Prima G3, brings to the progressive farmers of a modern India, more productivity, comfort and ease to match their new aspirations, and offers an enhanced value proposition that Eicher has always promised .” The cost is in the range of Rs 5.57-9.24 lakh. The Prima G3 boasts a distinct aerodynamic hood, that makes a ...
Paddy in India
SRI method requires less input costs, improves paddy yield: Study in Telangana’s Narayanpetedit
The New Indian Express – Online
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) can save water and input costs, a recent study conducted in Narayanpet district concluded. The research was conducted by Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) with the support of Axis Bank Foundation. The study assessed the significance of SRI in terms of water savings, input costs, plant growth and other social impacts. ADVERTISEMENT The research also found that a number of farmers who employed SRI method saw a significant reduction in the number of pumping hours as well as number of irrigation days as compared to conventional paddy farmers. The study report said that it is now proven that SRI can help meet the policy objectives in the Indian agricultural ...