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Agriculture Industry
Agriculture and technology combine to drive the industry’s growthedit
The Times of India – Online
The Indian agricultural industry is one of the leading players in the global market. It has grown significantly over the period of time and technology has a vital role to play in this rapid development. However, the country is yet to reach its optimal potential and the government, as well as analysts, are optimistic that technology will be a gamechanger for the industry. In India, agriculture is heavily dependent on nature. Unfortunately, conditions like climate and global warming cause disruptions in farming activities. The growing population, the rising demand for food grains, soil degradation and pollution further impact the agri-ecosystem. This puts forth the need to educate farmers about the use of modern ...
Dairy Farming
Assam to provide Rs 5 subsidy per litre of milk to farmers who sell through cooperative societyedit
The Economic Times – Online
Assam government will provide Rs 5 subsidy per litre to farmers who sell their milk through cooperative society. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that scheme like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a great help for a state like Assam where flood is a major problem. Speaking at the inauguration of Natural Farming Conclave in Guwahati and starting the process of officially distributing financial benefits of Fasal Bima Yojana, the Chief Minister said that the yojana has benefitted the farmers to safeguard themselves from perennial flood crisis.
Paddy in India
Punjab paddy farmers urged to transplant PR 126 variety between June 25 and July 10edit
The Indian Express – Online
Rice experts of Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have advised farmers to transplant 25-30-day-old nursery of the PR 126 variety between June 25 and July 10 and 30-35-day-old nursery of other rice varieties after June 20. PR 126 was the most popular rice variety last year, occupying 22 per cent of the total cultivation area followed by PR 121, which occupied 14 per cent of the area, according to the university. Dr G S Mangat, additional director, research (crop improvement), and senior rice breeder Dr Buta Singh Dhillon said that PR 131 was highly sought after in Tarn Taran and Ferozepur, whereas PR 128 gained momentum in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Patiala districts.