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Agriculture Industry
Tamil Nadu: Farmers’ collectives to boost agri production in the makingedit
The New Indian Express – Online
The agriculture department is in the process of forming farmers’ collectives — ‘Krishikoottam’ — to increase crop production. Forming 10,000 farmers’ collectives is part of the ‘Njangalum Krishiyilekku’ campaign of the state government to attract more people to farming. It also aims at launching organic farming on 10,000 hectares of land and encouraging the manufacturing of value-added products. As per the Krishkikoottam guidelines, each collective can have five to 25 members and cultivate on five cents to two acres of land. A ward can have more than one collective. The collective should have a president and secretary and should register with the Krishi Bhavan.
Govt hopeful of record 112 mn tonne wheat output despite damage to crop due to bad weatheredit
The Economic Times – Online
Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Thursday said the government is hopeful of a record wheat production of 112.18 million tonne in 2022-23 crop year ending June despite inclement weather conditions in some parts of the country affecting grains quality. The government has projected a record wheat production at 112.18 million tonne in the 2022-23 crop year (July-June). Wheat production had declined marginally to 107.74 million tonne in the previous year due to heat wave in some states.
World food prices down by a fifth on 2022: UNedit
The Economic Times – Online
World food prices are still high but have fallen by a fifth compared to a year ago when prices soared to a monthly record high after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, UN data showed on Friday. Prices have fallen 20.5 percent since March last year after a 12th straight monthly drop, the Food and Agriculture Organization said. But in releasing its latest data tracking monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities, the FAO said food remained expensive notably for developing countries highly dependent on imports.
Why ‘wheat flattened vs wheat standing’ may be the game changer in the war against rice stubble burningedit
The Times of India – Online
Every year, the burning of rice stubble by the farmers in north India causes extensive pollution and severely impacts NCR. The lessons drawn from the fields during the ongoing spate of heavy unseasonal rains in Punjab and their impact on the wheat crop may be the game changer in this war. The lashing rains and hailstorm have caused extensive damage to the wheat crop in Punjab, which was getting ready for harvest. The “surface seeding technique” adopted by some farmers may show the way forward in addressing this problem in the future.
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Two decades of tractors at Le Mansedit
Dairy News – Online
In contrast, Renault had been the market leader in France during the 1980s with a near 20% share, but by the 1990s its share was declining to the point where it reached out to establish joint ventures with the likes of John Deere, Massey Ferguson and JCB. In February 2003, the German head-quartered company signalled its aspirations of being a “long-liner” when it acquired a 51% stake in Renault Agriculture, the tractor division of the Renault Group, on the eve of the Paris SIMA Show. At that time, the latest models were the Renault Ares range, introduced at SIMA in 1997, that started to appear in Claas’ seedgreen livery within a few months and by ...
Technology in Agriculture
Revolutionizing Dairy Production: Dr. K Rathnam Explores Impact of Technologyedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Dairy production is an important component of agriculture, accounting for a major amount of the world’s food supply. Dairy farming has changed dramatically in the previous decade and continues to change at an alarming rate. In recent years, the Indian dairy industry has profited immensely from technology-driven goods, facilities, and solutions. Dr. K Rathnam, CEO of Milky Mist Dairy, feels that technology will be key in bringing in and preserving the country’s third white revolution.
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Why Is It Becoming Necessary To Employ More Women Into Agriculture Sector?edit
Business World – Online
The agriculture sector is a significant source of livelihood for a large proportion of the global population, particularly in low-income countries. Women play a critical role in food production, processing, and distribution, accounting for nearly half of the agricultural workforce in many parts of the world. However, women’s contribution to the sector is often invisible, and they are excluded from decision-making processes and access to resources. Therefore, Satender K Sighadia, HR Head, FMC India is on a full spree plan of including more and more women in the agriculture segment. Let’s ee what’s in store for women employment in this sector.