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India and United States to increase dialogue on food, agricultural trade in 2023edit
The Economic Times – Online
India and the United States have established a new working group to build sustainable supply chains and boost bilateral trade, the governments said in a joint statement on Thursday. The working group will initially focus on trade facilitation, digitization of customs procedures, issues related to sustainable finance and the scaling up of innovative clean technologies, according to the statement issued after a Trade Policy Forum meeting in Washington D.C. At a meeting co-chaired by India’s trade minister, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the countries also agreed to continue close monitoring of visa issues and increase dialogue on food and agricultural trade issues in 2023.
Rajasthan govt’s scheme to provide agricultural equipment at low rentalsedit
Business Standard – Online
The Rajasthan government scheme to provide farmers agricultural equipment on a cheaper rental is becoming popular and 748 custom-hiring centres have been set up in the state. “Modern farm equipment has an important role in farming and horticulture. Mechanisation increases both production and productivity but it is not possible for small and marginal farmers to purchase improved and costly agricultural equipment. The state government, to benefit such farmers, has set up custom-hiring centres through Kray Vikray Sahakari Samitis (KVSS), Gram Seva Sahakari Samitis (GSSS), and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs),” a senior agriculture department official said.
Uttar Pradesh labourers praise Telangana’s agriculture schemesedit
Telangana Today – Online
Farm labourers from Uttar Pradesh are praising the farmer-friendly schemes being implemented in Telangana. The labourers, who migrated here to work in paddy plantations in a big way across the State, were impressed by the welfare schemes and facilities being provided to the agriculture sector by the State government. Pointing out that apart from free 24 hour power supply, schemes like Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima and adequate water for agriculture fields through irrigation projects were helping farmers here a lot, they said there were no such schemes being implemented in Uttar Pradesh.
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Claas updates its 8000 series Lexion combinesedit
Grainews – Online
Claas has decided to update its 8000 series combines. In November, the brand announced 2023 model year machines will see a number of improvements to ramp up both operator comfort and machine efficiency. “The Lexion has built a reputation for delivering a mix of efficiency, precision and convenience,” says Greg Frenzel, Claas combine product manager. “These new updates give growers even more tools to achieve the best results while harvesting and make the most out of each hour in the field.” Starting at the front, for the first time a new 50-foot Convio flex draper header will be available, which the brand says is the perfect fit for small grains and soybean crops. It is the ...