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Agriculture Industry
India exploring importing urad from Braziledit
The Economic Times – Online
India is in advanced talks with Brazil for the import of urad to boost the domestic supply and keep prices under control, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Tuesday. The country imports 7-7.5 lakh tonne of urad annually depending on the demand-supply gap, out of which 74 per cent is imported from Myanmar, he said. “The agro-climatic condition in Brazil is suitable for producing urad. We are seriously exploring imports of urad from Brazil. The talks are in an advanced stage,” the Secretary told reporters.
CLAAS Global Mentions
UK’s biggest combine journey in aid of mental health charityedit
Farmers Weekly – Online
Four farmers are hoping to raise awareness and funds for mental health charity Mind by driving a combine harvester the length of the UK. The Charity Combine Challenge will see farmers Olly Harrison, John Branson, James Baldini and Martin Williams drive a Claas Lexion 8700 combine from John o’Groats to Land’s End from 4 to 8 June. To minimise the environmental impact, the combine will be running on Certas Energy HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fossil-free fuel. The farmers are also raising money for children’s cancer charity, Children with Cancer UK.
Technology in Agriculture
How Israeli Technology is Changing Agriculture and Impacting Our Worldedit
Mint – Online
In the arid landscape of Israel, Israeli companies are pioneering groundbreaking agricultural technologies that have the potential to transform the global landscape of sustainable farming. Their innovations are making a significant positive impact amidst the ongoing food crisis. Israel, often referred to as the ‘Start-Up Nation,’ has leveraged its unique geographical and climatic conditions along with its entrepreneurial spirit and highly skilled workforce, to emerge as a global high-tech powerhouse. The agricultural sector, in particular, has seen Israeli technology making a remarkable difference, especially in creating unique solutions for arid climates with scarce resources.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Scarce rains may cut pulse, oilseed yeildedit
Mint – Online
Likely deficit rainfall in the second half of the monsoon may impact key kharif crops such as pulses and oilseeds, reducing their yields, if the India Meteorological Department’s prediction on El Nino comes true. Kharif crops may be hit in the western parts of the country, where irrigation penetration is low, experts said, adding rabi crops may also suffer. As per the latest forecast by IMD, the Southwest monsoon will be normal at 96% of the long period average (LPA) with a model error of +/-5%. There is a 35% probability of monsoon being normal, 29% chance of it being below normal, 22% possibility of it being deficient, 11% chance of monsoon being above normal, and ...
Paddy in India
Telangana government procures 38.5 lakh tonnes of paddy on Tuesdayedit
Telangana Today – Online
Paddy procurement for the Yasangi (Rabi) Marketing Season is progressing rapidly and efficiently, with the State government purchasing 38.5 lakh tonnes through more than 7,000 procurement centres as on Tuesday. This is 10 lakh tonnes more than last Yasangi season for the corresponding period. Around Rs 7,907 crore have been deposited into the bank accounts of 6.05 lakh farmers across the State as on date. At a review meeting held at his chambers in the State Secretariat here, Civil Supplies Minister Gangula Kamalakar attributed the huge paddy procution to Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao‘s pro-farmer policies.
Tractor industry
Tractor industry in India expected to grow by 3-4% in 2023-24: Narinder Mittal, Managing Director of CNH Industrial Indiaedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The Indian tractor industry has enjoyed a successful fiscal year 2022–2023. Seven of the 14 major Indian tractor manufacturing brands have experienced double-digit growth in the past year. The sector expanded by 8% in the fiscal year 2022–2023, and if current growth rates hold, it will surpass the 1 million milestone by 2025. We at Krishak Jagat did an exclusive Interaction with Mr. Narinder Mittal, Country Manager & Managing Director of CNH Industrial (India) Private Limited to understand the tractor market trends, segment shifts, and stubble management technology. CNH Industrial is the parent organization of New Holland Agriculture and Case IH.