Media Monitor
Technology in Agriculture
Adoption of open-source tech into agriculture: What agritech players can make happenedit
The Times of India – Online
The world of agriculture has been undergoing a tech makeover in the past decade, and the adoption of open-source technology into the mix has further accelerated this transformation. From cost-saving advantages to flexible applications, stakeholders in the supply chain are reaping the benefits of this innovative approach to software and hardware development.
Driving Innovation through Active Farmer Participationedit
Krishi Jagat – Online
USAID’s Feed the Future Innovations Lab for Livestock Systems, in collaboration with ICRISAT, is working to transform agro-pastoral systems in Niger. Recognizing the importance of smallholder farmers’ involvement in the innovation process, they have introduced a pioneering Technology Transfer Framework.
Govt. Policies
Cabinet approves ₹3.68 trillion for fertilizer subsidy schemes for 3 yearsedit
Mint – Online
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a bouquet of fertilizer schemes, including PRANAM scheme and Urea Gold scheme, to boost wellbeing of farmers, rejuvenate soil productivity, and ensure food security & environmental sustainability with a total allocation of ₹3.70 trillion.
Paddy in India
Punjab and Haryana are unable to get out of paddy-wheat cycle; why is that?edit
Down to Earth – Online
The Haryana and Punjab governments have been encouraging cultivation of crops such as maize, cotton, sunflower and mung bean (moong) as a push for diversifying from the water guzzling paddy crop and breaking the paddy-wheat cycle. But low returns for these produce are putting a dent in the crop diversification plans.