Media Monitor
| Category | Stories |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Industry | 14 |
| Competition | 4 |
| Dairy Farming | 5 |
| Farm Mechanization | 8 |
| Technology in Agriculture | 8 |
| Govt. Policies | 12 |
| Monsoon + Indian Agriculture | 9 |
| Paddy in India | 22 |
| Silage | 1 |
| Stubble Burning | 7 |
| Tractor industry | 14 |
| Uncategorized | 1 |
Agriculture Industry
Sowing of Kharif crops so far in 2023 has been somewhat higher in India, according to the Agriculture Ministryedit
Zee Business – Online
Farmers in India have sown kharif crops across 733.42 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 724.99 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to data from the Agriculture ministry. On a yearly basis, the sowing is 1.16 per cent higher. Commodity-wise, rice sowing is at 180.20 lakh hectare, as against 175.47 lakh hectare same period last year.
Magic Mushroomsedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Bio entrepreneur Arpit Dhupar lives in Delhi. Sometime in 2019, a year before the clouds of Covid-19 spread its wings, he was watching his three-year-old nephew paint a cityscape. To his shock, the skies were grey, instead of blue. The young artist was merely translating on paper what he is used to—the ugly reality of Delhi, engulfed in smoke caused by pollution and stubble burning in Punjab. This got 30-year-old Dhupar thinking. The search for an alternate solution to ecowaste led him to launch Dharaksha Ecosolutions in partnership with his college mate Anand Bodh in 2020.
How Natural Farming Can Revive India’s Farmlands and Ensure Sustainable Agricultureedit
The Wire – Online
As the population grows, an increasing number of people are moving away from farm jobs. According to the 2019 National Sample Survey, more than 50% of India’s farmers are debt-ridden and often seek alternatives outside of agriculture, or tragically, end their own lives. The malady lies in acidified and depleted soil, extreme and changing climate patterns, growing crop pests, deteriorating agriculture-supporting ecosystem services, and poor groundwater conditions, all of which contribute to low productivity.
Farmers in flood-hit Punjab prop each other up with free seedsedit
Siasat Daily – Online
Their own crops damaged in floods, several farmers in Punjab are now propping up their fellows, giving them free seeds to sow in their fields. Farmer Baldev Singh, whose own paddy crop was ruined in the flood in the Shahkot area of Jalandhar district, is offering seeds of short-duration PR 126 variety to the flood-affected growers free of charge.
Rain deficit hits Kharif cultivation across Stateedit
The Hans India – Online
Rainfall deficiency is showing a severe impact on the cultivation of crops across the State. Due to this scarcity of rainfall, cultivation of over 21 sorts of crops including paddy is getting delayed, forcing the farmers to suffer a lot.
UP govt to invest Rs 38 bn in agri start-ups..edit
Construction World – Online
The Uttar Pradesh government has expressed its intention to enhance the agricultural value of the state by investing approximately Rs 38 billion in agricultural start-ups during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). As per the plan, the new ventures included in the blueprint will focus on areas such as seeds, fertilizers, warehousing, soil nutrients, harvest/post-harvest crop management, and food processing units. The scheme aims to cover agricultural and horticultural crops as well as allied farm activities, with a specific focus on pisciculture, sericulture, and food processing.
Maharashtra: Marathwada agri university makes over 1,000 acres of unused land cultivableedit
The Times of India – Online
Parbhani-based Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University has transformed over 1,000 acres of land, which was lying unused for more than two decades, into cultivable land. The 1,200 acres of land will be used for seed generation, development of new varities of crops and for other agricultural purposes. Experiments involving soybean and pigeon pea have already commenced on the land since July 6.
Karnataka Budget 2023: Emphasis on Agricultural Growth and Advancing Infra Developmentedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka budget for the 2023-24 fiscal, outlining a comprehensive plan to transform the state’s agricultural sector and place a strong emphasis on irrigation and infrastructure development. With substantial allocations for various initiatives, the government aims to foster innovation, strengthen farmer producer organisations (FPOs), boost exports, and improve the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities.
Kharif season 2023: Crop acreage decreases in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarhedit
Down To Earth – Online
Sowing of all kharif crops, including paddy, decreased even as the first week of July 2023 came to an end, data from the National Food Security Mission website of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare showed on July 7. An area of 35.34 million hectares (mha) had been sowed as of July 7. This is 3.36 mha (8.68 per cent) less than last year. It is 9.48 mha or 22 per cent less compared to 2021.
Gram Unnati partners with Bayer to promote spring maize in Uttar Pradeshedit
The Hindu Business line– Online
Agritech firm Gram Unnati has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multinational crop protection and seed firm Bayer to promote cultivation of spring maize in six districts of western Uttar Pradesh, targetting 1 lakh farmers. Farmers will be able to access timely crop advisory, transfer of good agricultural practices and access to premium products of Bayer along with support needed to set up model farms, Gram Unnati said in a statement on Wednesday. A pilot project was earlier launched in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand.
Agricultural machinery: turnover of Italian industries on the riseedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Demand for tractors, operating machinery, equipment and components remains at good levels, but turnover is growing beyond all expectations due to the sharp rise in prices. The value of Italian exports increased by 16.7% and pushed domestic production to EUR 15.5 billion. The value, however, does not correspond to a growth in profits, as the increase in sales prices covers the rise in production costs due to raw materials, energy and logistics.
Navigating the Intersection: Exploring the Relationship Between Climate Change and Agricultureedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
To understand the relationship between climate change and agriculture, imagine this – In a small village in rural India, a farmer battles against the unforgiving elements of nature. The once fertile land that sustained generations of his family now faces unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and devastating floods. He fights relentlessly to salvage his crops, but the odds seem insurmountable. Day by day, he witnesses the heartbreaking sight of his hard work and livelihood crumbling. The despair of this farmer is akin to that felt by many whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.
Punjab Agri Experts Call for Ban on ‘Spring Maize’ as Farmers Embrace Water-Guzzling Cropedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Punjab Agriculture Experts are urging to the government to ban the cultivation of ‘spring maize’ amid worries that it uses too much water. As the state is already struggling with a severe water crisis, the increasing popularity of ‘spring corn’ is worrying experts. Spring maize is sown in February and harvested in June. Despite not being a recommended crop, it has gained traction among farmers in recent years. Experts estimate that this year alone, approximately one lakh hectares (2.50 lakh acres) of land was used for cultivating spring maize, compared to 44,000 hectares in 2022.
Agricultural Practices in India Must Transform for a Sustainable Future, says IFPRI Directoredit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The Director-South Asian of the IFPRI, Dr Shahidur Rasheed, has stressed the necessity for India to investigate alternative agricultural practices in order to protect groundwater resources and avoid soil degradation. Rashid made this statement at the launch of the GFPR (Global Food Policy Report) in the Nepalese city of Kathmandu in order to promote the development of heat-resistant crop varieties and the adoption of sustainable irrigation methods.
Competition
Indian Tractor of the Year Awards 2023: New Holland Bags Three ITOTY 2023 Awardsedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
New Holland Agriculture has received as many as three awards at the fourth edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards, 2023. The brand has been awarded the Best Tractor in the above 60 HP category for the New Holland 5620 TX TREM-IV and in the Best Tractor for Agriculture for New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus. Additionally, under the Best CSR Initiative category, New Holland has been recognized for its Unnat Kaushal skill development initiative. These achievements serve as a testament to the brand’s expertise in providing exceptional farming solutions and equipment in the country.
John Deere acquires Smart Applyedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Deere & Company has acquired Smart Apply, Inc., a precision spraying equipment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company developed the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System™, an upgrade kit that can improve the precision and performance of virtually any air-blast sprayer used in orchard, vineyard, and tree nursery spraying applications. Smart Apply helps growers reduce chemical use, airborne drift, and run off, while optimizing high-value crop yields and meeting sustainability objectives.
World Youth Skills Day: New Holland and Case IH agriculture brand introduce comprehensive training programs for farmersedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
CNH Industrial reaffirms its commitment to prioritize skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day (15th July). Recently, the company’s New Holland and Case IH agriculture brands have taken notable strides in introducing comprehensive training programs targeting both farmers and equipment operators across India. New Holland Agriculture has launched an innovative initiative that aims to equip individuals with the essential skills and technical expertise necessary for mechanized farming practices.
New Holland reinforces Brand’s global leadership in sustainability bringing the Energy Independent Farm concept to Braziledit
Krishak Jagat – Online
World leader in clean energy, New Holland Agriculture announces a partnership with leading companies in the biomethane sector in Brazil for the creation of an innovative ecosystem for the production of gas, generated from the decomposition of organic waste. The new ecosystem is the first of its kind in the country and promises to revolutionize its biogas market.
Dairy Farming
‘J&K on path of peace, progress with drastic improvement in development sector’edit
Rising Karshmir – Online
The government has encouraged youngsters to take up dairy farming to earn their livelihoods.Wasim Anayat (29), a milk farming entrepreneur from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, has more than two dozen animals and he sells more than 200 litres of milk every day. Another youth Abid Hussain is also doing dairy farming. “Daily farming had been going on in Baramulla for a long time. People here took dairy farming as an opportunity. A large number of people started dairy farming here. The women here came to the forefront of this task,” said an official from Animal Husbandry Department.
Flush season ahead for these three dairy stocks say analystsedit
Business Insider – Online
It wasn’t as if the last financial year (FY23) was without disruptions for the dairy sector. Fodder prices shot up and the cattle health and thus productivity was affected due to a skin disease. Yet, three sectoral stocks have given over 50% returns in the last one year – and have been on an upswing since March.
MooFarm is transforming the livelihood of farmers with its ‘Dairy as a Service’ modeledit
NewsDayExpress – Online
According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), over 500 million poor people depend primarily on livestock, and many of them are small and marginal dairy farmers. These farmers depend on dairy farming for their daily livelihood, but due to lack of technology and modern equipment, this sector has been affected to a great extent. After carefully studying the dairy ecosystem over the years, MooFarm was launched in 2019. The idea was to enhance the profitability of farmers through intervention in three critical areas of dairy farming: input (cattle+feed), output (milk) and advisory services. With a team of young professionals and visionary entrepreneurs, MooFarm is successfully scaling its operations and continuously working towards revolutionizing ...
AWAM KI AWAZ: LG’s commitment: Prioritising poor & empowering marginalisededit
Rising Kashmir – Online
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated the 28th edition of the popular ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme to the local people and stakeholders involved in the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Expressing his gratitude, the Lieutenant Governor acknowledged the selfless efforts of those working with determination and commitment to ensure a pleasant pilgrimage experience for the devotees.
Study Shows Dairy Farmers Somewhat Positive About Sustainability, But Still Face Challengesedit
India Education Dairy – Online
Dairy farmers generally feel somewhat positive about improving the sustainability of their businesses and the sector as a whole. However, dairly farmers are facing a range of challenges that make it difficult for them to further improve the sustainability of their operations, not least because they feel they have already put in a lot of effort. Challenges include the lack of a viable revenue model, shifting policies, the absence of a specific vision both within the government, the ever-changing sustainability programmes at dairy organisations, the lack of a dot on the horizon and perspective, a negative image and a lack of knowledge among citizens, policymakers and political parties.
Farm Mechanization
Ludhiana: Compensation scheme to offer relief to victims of farm accidentsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
In a significant step towards addressing the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, the Punjab State Marketing Board (PSMB) has taken the lead in implementing comprehensive insurance coverage for farmers and agricultural labourers. The move aims to provide rehabilitation and compensation to victims of farm accidents, offering support to those affected by mishaps and casualties in the agricultural sector.
Rs 100cr for diesel subsidy to farmeredit
The Times of India – Online
The state cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal from transport department to give one-time exemption on any kind of outstanding tax dues for scrapping of vehicles more than 15 years old. Sharing information in this regard, chief secretary Amir Subhani told reporters after the meeting that the decision has been taken to curb pollution and conserve environment.
More funds required for agriculture mechanization, says standing committeeedit
Mint – Online
The Centre must increase investment in research and development for farm mechanization, especially for small and marginal farmers, as it plays a critical role in boosting agriculture production and productivity, a parliamentary panel has said in a report.
Allocate more funds for mechanisation to small farmers: House paneledit
The Financial Express – Online
The government must increase investment in research and development for farm mechanisation especially for the small and marginal farmers as it plays a critical role in increasing agricultural production and productivity, a parliamentary panel has stated in its report.
Stihl India Announces ‘Parivartan Yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh to Promote Farm Mechanizationedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Stihl India has recently launched the ‘Parivartan Yatra’ – a campaign to initiate a positive dialogue of transformation through farm mechanization. This month-long campaign aims to drive the right technology adoption to the farmers of Andhra Pradesh. The yatra will pass through the key agricultural districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Tirupati, Annamaya, Chittor, Nellore, Guntur, Palanadu, Krishna, East Godavari, and Machalipatnam.
Problems in Farming in India: VST Shakti 932 IDI Breaks the Iceedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
India, an agrarian economy, has over 150 million farmers, said the Census 2021. In order to meet the food requirement of the most populous country in the world, agricultural land should be made fertile and farming activities should be swift. This can only be possible if the right machinery and farm mechanization are put appropriately.
Balwaan Krishi Launches First ISI-Marked Agricultural Equipment in Indiaedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Balwaan Krishi has announced the launch of its ISI-certified latest range of Agricultural machinery that would be available PAN India from 12th July onwards. These equipment like Balwaan Water Pump, Brush cutter backpack and side pack, Portable sprayer, and Knapsack prayer are set to revolutionize the agricultural industry by providing farmers with unprecedented capabilities to optimize crop yield, promote sustainable farming practices, and boost overall agricultural efficiency.
Mahle wins series order for hydrogen engine parts from Deutzedit
ET Auto – Online
Technology Group Mahle has received a series order from engine manufacturer Deutz for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. These are so-called power cell units, i.e. units consisting of the piston, the piston ring pack and the piston pin, which Deutz plans to use in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the end of 2024.
Technology in Agriculture
Efficiency and Sustainability: How Technology is Reshaping Agriculture and Food Processing in Indiaedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
India’s rich agricultural heritage has long been the backbone of its economy. However, with a rapidly growing population, the effects of climate change, and the need for efficient food processing, traditional practices are no longer sufficient. Technology plays a crucial role to address these challenges and ensure food security, increase productivity, improve the lives of the farmers, and enhance processing capabilities.
The era of agritech: Will it make India a farming powerhouse?edit
CNBC TV18 – Online
India has the highest dependence on agriculture amongst major economies. However, despite its significance, agriculture suffers from low productivity. But, there’s hope on the horizon.
Parliamentary panel pitches for use of tiny robots and AI for farm operations to deal with the problem of fragmented landedit
The Times of India – Online
Flagging poor penetration of use of farm machines among vast majority of farmers due to their small land holdings, a parliamentary panel has recommend that the government should strive hard to promote agricultural mechanisation for small and marginal farmers, and pitched for use of “tiny robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” for Indian farm operations in future to deal with the problem of fragmented land.
Centre Launches Technological Advancements to Empowering Farmersedit
SME Street – Online
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare today launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to empower farmers and streamlining the operations. With the current launches, the relentless efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare are now visible in the current tender cycle of 2023-25 and farmer enrolment during Kharif 2023, reflecting the commitment towards empowering farmers and safeguarding their livelihoods.
Agriculture’s Connected Future: Harnessing Generative AI in Farmlandedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements are revolutionizing various industries, and agriculture is no exception. With the growing global population and increasing demands for food production, the agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including the need for efficient resource management, sustainable practices, and improved yields. Fortunately, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers a promising solution to transform the future of farming.
Harvesting the Future: The Agtech Revolution in Actionedit
Devdiscourse – Online
In an era where technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, it comes as no surprise that the agricultural industry is also experiencing a monumental shift. The integration of advanced technologies into traditional farming practices has given birth to what is now known as the Agtech Revolution. This revolution is not only improving efficiency and productivity but also paving the way for a sustainable future in agriculture. In this blog, we will delve deep into the realms of Agtech and explore how it is reshaping the way we harvest the future.
Agricultural machinery: turnover of Italian industries on the riseedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Demand for tractors, operating machinery, equipment and components remains at good levels, but turnover is growing beyond all expectations due to the sharp rise in prices. The value of Italian exports increased by 16.7% and pushed domestic production to EUR 15.5 billion. The value, however, does not correspond to a growth in profits, as the increase in sales prices covers the rise in production costs due to raw materials, energy and logistics.
AgriTech: Enhanced farming backed by tech innovation and robust infrastructureedit
The Times of India – Online
Agri-tech plays a crucial role in organizing and advancing the agriculture sector. With the integration of technology, agri-tech start-ups are fostering the substantial growth of the agricultural industry. In the past five years, the rural economy has experienced a remarkable YoY growth of 10%, contributing nearly half of the country’s overall GDP. According to recent data, the agriculture sector’s share of India’s GDP was approximately 45% in 2021.
Govt. Policies
Ludhiana: Compensation scheme to offer relief to victims of farm accidentsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
In a significant step towards addressing the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, the Punjab State Marketing Board (PSMB) has taken the lead in implementing comprehensive insurance coverage for farmers and agricultural labourers. The move aims to provide rehabilitation and compensation to victims of farm accidents, offering support to those affected by mishaps and casualties in the agricultural sector.
Government launches first-ever credit guarantee scheme for collateral-free loans to livestock MSMEsedit
The Financial Express – Online
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Thursday announced the launch of a new credit guarantee scheme. The scheme under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) aims to facilitate collateral-free credit for MSMEs in the livestock sector.
Draft agro eco-tourism policy lays thrust on conservationedit
The Times of India – Online
A policy for the promotion and regulation of agro eco-tourism (AET), which was presented to chief minister Pramod Sawant recently, proposes the setting up of AET centres in villages with Krishi cardholders, government-aided bodies and self-help groups as its members. Aimed at helping visitors experience life in rural Goa, such a centre could be a spice plantation, an space that grows aromatic and medicinal plants, or a nursery. It could also be an orchard, greenhouse or a recreational fisheries farm.
Odisha CM Asks New Agriculture Officers To Focus On Farmers’ Empowermentedit
RepublicWorld.com – Online
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday asked the newly recruited officers in the agriculture department to focus on the empowerment of farmers. Participating in a ‘Nijukti Parba’ (appointment meet), where as many as 406 officers joined the state government in the Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment Department, Patnaik said his government has been striving to continuously enhance the income of farmers, and empower them.
UNDP India partners with Absolute to further sustainable agriculture practices under the government’s (PMFBY) schemeedit
ANI – Online
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Absolute®️, a leading bioscience company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the government of India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY) and enhance the resilience of the farmers.
Diversification of agriculture towards energy, power need of hour: Union minister Gadkariedit
ET EnergyWorld – Online
Stressing that diversification of agriculture towards energy and power sectors is the need of the hour, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday asked Uttar Pradesh to move ahead in hydrogen production so that the country could become an energy exporting country. The Union minister also said that Uttar Pradesh, which was once regarded as ‘bimaru pradesh’, is moving towards development now and hailed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for improving the law and order of the state.
Focus on research in animal husbandry, fisheries for overall growth: Tomaredit
Business Standard – Online
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday asked farm scientists to focus more on research in areas of animal husbandry and fisheries, to boost production and their contribution in the overall farm sector growth. Addressing virtually, the 95th foundation day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Tomar said India holds the position of number one or two in the world in terms of production of most of the crops.
Challenge is to take contribution of agriculture in GDP to 22 per cent, Says Gadkariedit
The Times of India – Online
The biggest challenge before the nation at present was to take the contribution of the agriculture sector in the Gross Domestic Product to 22 per cent, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday. Addressing the Dr CD Mayee Krishi awards function here, he said minimum support price (MSP) of certain crops was higher than the market rate and the Union government had to shell out Rs 1.50 lakh crore due to this to procure farm produce.
Promote ‘ease of doing farming’ : NITI Aayog reportedit
Mint – Online
Competition should be fostered among states to improve ease of farming activities and allied businesses so that agriculture can play a key role in India’s journey to becoming a developed nation and achieve inclusive development, green growth and gainful employment, the Aayog has said in a report.
Karnataka Budget 2023: Emphasis on Agricultural Growth and Advancing Infra Developmentedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka budget for the 2023-24 fiscal, outlining a comprehensive plan to transform the state’s agricultural sector and place a strong emphasis on irrigation and infrastructure development. With substantial allocations for various initiatives, the government aims to foster innovation, strengthen farmer producer organisations (FPOs), boost exports, and improve the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities.
Punjab Agri Experts Call for Ban on ‘Spring Maize’ as Farmers Embrace Water-Guzzling Cropedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Punjab Agriculture Experts are urging to the government to ban the cultivation of ‘spring maize’ amid worries that it uses too much water. As the state is already struggling with a severe water crisis, the increasing popularity of ‘spring corn’ is worrying experts. Spring maize is sown in February and harvested in June. Despite not being a recommended crop, it has gained traction among farmers in recent years. Experts estimate that this year alone, approximately one lakh hectares (2.50 lakh acres) of land was used for cultivating spring maize, compared to 44,000 hectares in 2022.
Government revises crop residue management guidelines for northern statesedit
Mint – Online
The Centre on Saturday said it has has revised the crop residue management guidelines for Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, to help tackle the challenge of stubble burning in these states and improve air quality.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Replanting of rain-hit crops likely to push back summer harvest: Analystsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged summer crops across states, forcing farmers to replant or wait for the water to recede from submerged fields, which will likely push back harvests of several crops this year. Delay in the maturing of crops could keep grocery prices elevated for longer as official advisories asked farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, which saw heavy floods, to delay the sowing of pulses, maize, soybean, and other vegetables to avoid further damage.
Farmers in flood-hit Punjab prop each other up with free seedsedit
Siasat Daily – Online
Their own crops damaged in floods, several farmers in Punjab are now propping up their fellows, giving them free seeds to sow in their fields. Farmer Baldev Singh, whose own paddy crop was ruined in the flood in the Shahkot area of Jalandhar district, is offering seeds of short-duration PR 126 variety to the flood-affected growers free of charge.
Monsoon and markets: Rural demand, more than agriculture, is cause for worryedit
Moneycontrol – Online
The monsoon, or rather, the extent of precipitation, is a crucial variable for India’s economy and markets. Agriculture is the initial building block of the food chain, rural consumption and sustenance, and the FMCG industry. Developments in agriculture generate ripple effects across the system. This season, the monsoon set in later than usual. A cyclone that hit western India in June disturbed the monsoon.
Care and Management of Livestock in the Rainy Seasonedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
As the rainy season approaches, livestock owners and farmers need to be well-prepared to ensure the well-being and health of their animals. Rainy seasons can bring about a variety of challenges for livestock, including increased moisture, mud, and potential health issues. However, with proper care and management practices, these challenges can be mitigated, allowing livestock to thrive during this period. In this article, we will explore essential tips for the care and management of livestock in the rainy season.
Farm activities pick up after heavy rain spell in Sundargarhedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Even as majority of farmers in Sundargarh district are hoping for revival of monsoon to take up agriculture activities, farming has belatedly begun in around 45,000 hectare (ha) due to the low pressure-induced showers.
Rain deficit hits Kharif cultivation across Stateedit
The Hans India – Online
Rainfall deficiency is showing a severe impact on the cultivation of crops across the State. Due to this scarcity of rainfall, cultivation of over 21 sorts of crops including paddy is getting delayed, forcing the farmers to suffer a lot.
Maharashtra reviews drought preparedness, kharif activities, implementation of schemes in case of below normal monsoonedit
The Financial Express – Online
The rainfall deficit in Maharashtra stood at 39 per cent as on date and the monsoon is expected to pick up in the state during the month of July, as per IMD. While Konkan region has received above normal rainfall, it has been deficient in other regions namely Marathwada, Vidharbha and Madhya Maharashtra, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said in a release. However, considering the fact that over the next two weeks rainfall is likely to be either normal or above normal, the outlook is quite optimistic
Onset delayed, but monsoon covers country six days earlyedit
The Times of India – Online
The southwest monsoon covered the entire country on Sunday, six days before its normal date of July 8, the IMD said. This year, it took 25 days to cover the entire country since its delayed onset on June 8. Monsoon’s onset normally happens on June 1 and it covers the entire country in 38 days (by July 8). Last year, too, the monsoon had covered the country by July 2. This is the 13th time in the past 25 years that the monsoon had entered the whole of India ahead of time.
Uneven rainfall hits paddy sowing in Indiaedit
Hindustan Times – Online
An uneven monsoon has impacted the planting of rice, the main summer staple, with farmers planting the grain in 2.6 million hectares as on June 30, nearly 26% less compared to the corresponding period last year. A pickup in the monsoon rains in the last week of June has led to an expansion in the area under several crops, such as pulses, millets and oilseeds. However, the cumulative rainfall deficit is tracking at 10% as of Friday after a delayed start on June 8, whose impact is mainly visible in paddy sowing.
Paddy in India
Relief for east India paddy farmers as IMD issues orange alert until Aug 2edit
Mint – Online
Paddy farmers in east India will likely receive a long-awaited spell of monsoon showers between July 30 and August 2 as the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for this region and for north-east India. East and north-east India, the only regions facing rainfall deficiency of 25% two months into the four-month monsoon season (June-September) are likely to receive precipitation of 115.6 to 204.4 mm long period average (LPA) from 30 July to 2 August depending on regions, the weather bureau predicted on Sunday.
10% paddy yet to be transplanted, Punjab officials anticipate spurt in farm fires post harvestedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Due to heavy rains and flooding in the last few weeks, the paddy crop over at least 10% area (6.25 lakh acres) is waiting to be transplanted in Punjab and the state agriculture department has set a deadline of August 8 to complete the process.As per agriculture departments figures, this season, paddy crop is sown over 31 lakh hectares (76 lakh acres) out of which premium aromatic basmati variety has been sown over more than 6 lakh hectares (15 lakh acres). The coarse variety paddy covered under minimum support price will be sown over 61 lakh acres
Syngenta India’s Innovative Insecticide Revolutionizes Paddy and Vegetable Farming 2023edit
Inventiva – Online
The leading provider of seeds and crop protection products in India, Syngenta, has introduced Incipio and Simodis, two plant protection products that efficiently control pests including leaf folder, stem borer, and sucking insects that significantly lower the yields of rice, cotton, and vegetable crops. According to Sushil Kumar, country head and managing director of Syngenta India, “the applications of these two insecticides could effectively reduce the number of applications by 40%, improving the quality of the produce as well as increasing the yield.”
ICAR Sees Normal Paddy Sowing This Seasonedit
The Economic Times – Online
The country will see “normal sowing” of paddy this kharif season, the National Rice Research Institute at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) said, allaying fears of any further increase in the food grain’s prices that had peaked on account of sluggish sowing and higher exports.
Kharif paddy area improves marginallyedit
The New Indian Express – Online
With some districts of the state receiving adequate rainfall in the last one week, area under paddy cultivation this kharif season has marginally improved to 53 per cent (pc) from 63 pc shortfall in the previous week. The situation, however, is still not encouraging as more than half of the targetted crop coverage area has not been met yet.
Flooded paddy fields in Punjab, Haryana to depress crop yieldsedit
Mint – Online
Paddy farmers in Punjab and Haryana are in distress as 60% of their cultivated land is under water after the extremely heavy rainfall between 7 July and 10 July. This may hit yields significantly resulting in lower crop production if the paddy fields are not affected further.
Skewed rain distribution hits sowing of paddy, pulsesedit
The Financial Express – Online
Regional imbalance in monsoon distribution continues to hit paddy and pulses sowing despite narrowing of the deficit in sowing of kharif crops. According to agriculture ministry data, 59.8 million hectare (MH) has been covered under the kharif crops till Tuesday, a decline of only 1.61% on year.
After flood devastation, Punjab may require to retransplant paddy crop in 2.50 lakh acresedit
The Indian Express – Online
Due to the devastating floods, Punjab may need to retransplant paddy and basmati rice varieties in approximately 1.05 lakh hectares (around 2.50 lakh acres) of land across over half a dozen districts, according to agriculture officials. By the first week of July, before the incessant rain hit the state, rice cultivation had already covered 86 per cent (27.29 lakh hectares) of the expected area of 31.67 lakh hectares. Sowing on the remaining area was then underway.
Six lakh acres paddy submerged in Punjabedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Due to heavy rainfall and flooding paddy crop over atleast 6 lakh acres have suffered damages out of which crop over 2 lakh acres have been completely swept away and needs to be resown.
Kodagu: Paddy cultivation takes a back seat owing to weather changes and wildlife conflictedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Paddy cultivation in the district is receding compared to yesteryears as farming is yet to pick up pace this monsoon. Changing weather conditions, natural disasters and increased wildlife conflict are other factors affecting paddy cultivation. It is said that only 48 hectares of land have been cultivated with paddy.
81% paddy procured by Union govt in last 2 yrs: BJPedit
The Times of India – Online
The opposition BJP on Sunday demanded a white paper on paddy procurement under the minimum support price (MSP) urging to provide details on the quantity of paddy procured, where it was sold if purchased, and where the money came from to purchase the paddy. The BJP said that a major portion of the paddy is being procured in Chhattisgarh with the help of the central government.
Farmers hopeful of better paddy cultivation on good monsoon rainsedit
Business Standard – Online
The paddy cultivation has started gaining momentum over the past week across the Jammu division with farmers expressing satisfaction over the good amount of rainfall under the influence of Monsoon winds and western disturbance over the region.
Paddy procurement: Kerala witnesses 17,347-ton drop compared to last yearedit
Mathrubhumi – Online
As paddy procurement draws to a close, there is a deficit of 17,347 tons in the state, shows data. This year, 7,31,056 tons were gathered via Supplyco while last year it was 7,48,403 tons. The officials claim that the cessation of the practice and sale of paddy amassed from Tamil Nadu through Supplyco is the reason for this deficit.
Government achieves only 30% paddy target through DSR techniqueedit
The Tribune – Online
The state government seems to have failed to convince farmers to go in for direct seeding of rice (DSR) technique in order to save excessive groundwater extraction for paddy cultivation. Against a target of 5 lakh acres, farmers used this method to sow paddy on only 1.49 lakh acres (30 per cent). Though the Agriculture Department has blamed rather “wet season in May” for the poor response, farmers said the DSR method leads to unwanted growth of weeds and grass in the paddy crop, which adversely affects the yield.
Post-harvest losses eating into growthedit
Deccan Herald – Online
Globally, India is the second-largest producer of wheat and paddy and the largest producer of pulses. Its agriculture and allied sectors significantly contributed to its overall growth. The sector has been growing at an average annual rate of 4.6 per…
Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/post-harvest-losses-eating-into-growth-1234629.html
Paddy sowing season: Landless women labourers extend helping hand to farmers in Haryanaedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Unfazed by the scorching sun and sludge under their feet, a group of young women with their face covered are busy planting rice saplings in the mud, carefully maintaining a specific distance between each seedling. They continue working in the field tirelessly till 7 pm everyday only to stop for a few minutes to take short tea and lunch breaks.
Erratic rains delay paddy sowing in Sundargarhedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Erratic monsoon coupled with uneven distribution of rainfall has affected paddy farming in Sundargarh with direct sowing, nursery raising and transplanting operations getting delayed by a fortnight in the district. In june, the district received 218.82 mm rain against the normal of 237.4 mm. More than 80 per cent of the month’s rainfall was recorded over five days in the last week of June. Besides, while most of the 17 blocks in Sundargarh recorded excess showers, others received deficit rainfall.
State govt starts online registration of farmers for paddy procurementedit
The Indian Express – Online
The Uttar Pradesh government has started the online registration of farmers for paddy procurement for availing minimum support price (MSP) for their produce in the upcoming procurement season starting October 1. It has been mandatory for farmers to get registered to get MSP. The process that started on July 1 will continue till August 31 and farmers can register on the Food and Civil Supplies Department’s website ‘fcs.up.gov.in’ or mobile app ‘UP Kisan Mitra’. The government has also issued a toll free helpline (18001800150) for farmers.
Punjab targets to bring 20 pc more area under basmatiedit
The Week – Online
The Punjab agriculture department is planning to increase the area under basmati crop by over 20 per cent in the current sowing season, with the state government pushing for alternative crops to wean away growers from water-guzzling paddy. As sowing of the aromatic crop is set to commence this month, the agriculture department has targeted to bring six lakh hectares under the aromatic crop, up from 4.94 lakh hectares last year.
Rs 350 crore plan for paddy straw management: Punjab agriculture ministeredit
The Week – Online
Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said on Sunday that his department has drafted a plan to provide Rs 350 crore subsidy on straw management machinery in order to check stubble burning, a key cause of air pollution in north India. Cooperative societies and other groups can avail a subsidy of 80 per cent on straw management machinery while individual farmers will get a subsidy of 50 per cent, he said. Khuddian said the department has submitted the action plan of Rs 350 crore to the central government and sought funds for the current year.
Uneven rainfall hits paddy sowing in Indiaedit
Hindustan Times – Online
An uneven monsoon has impacted the planting of rice, the main summer staple, with farmers planting the grain in 2.6 million hectares as on June 30, nearly 26% less compared to the corresponding period last year. A pickup in the monsoon rains in the last week of June has led to an expansion in the area under several crops, such as pulses, millets and oilseeds. However, the cumulative rainfall deficit is tracking at 10% as of Friday after a delayed start on June 8, whose impact is mainly visible in paddy sowing.
Kharif season 2023: Rajasthan plants two times more bajra as India’s paddy acreage drops by 26%edit
Down To Earth – Online
The uneven distribution of the southwest monsoon and Cyclone Biparjoy has had a significant impact on kharif crops, data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare showed on June 30, 2023. Kharif crops had been sown in 20.32 million hectares (mha) across India till the fourth week of June ending June 30. This is 85,000 hectares more than last year. However, this is 9.12 mha less than 2021. It is worth mentioning here that in 2022 also, sowing in the kharif season was significantly reduced due to a delay in the monsoon.
Silage
Care and Management of Livestock in the Rainy Seasonedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
As the rainy season approaches, livestock owners and farmers need to be well-prepared to ensure the well-being and health of their animals. Rainy seasons can bring about a variety of challenges for livestock, including increased moisture, mud, and potential health issues. However, with proper care and management practices, these challenges can be mitigated, allowing livestock to thrive during this period. In this article, we will explore essential tips for the care and management of livestock in the rainy season.
Stubble Burning
Harnessing nature-based systems for decarbonizing India’s agriculture sectoredit
The Times of India – Online
India’s agriculture sector is a critical component of the country’s economy, providing employment to more than half of its population. However, this sector also contributes significantly to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for 18% of India’s cumulative GHG emissions, and consumes more than 50% of the country’s freshwater resources. Traditional farming practices, such as stubble burning and excessive use of inputs, further worsen these environmental challenges. With the increasing impacts of climate change, farmers face various issues like rising temperatures, water scarcity, and volatile market conditions.
Guidelines for providing financial aid to set up pelletisation and torrefaction plantsedit
Devdiscourse – Online
To support the efforts of the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi to prevent air pollution caused due to stubble burning and to subsidize machinery required for management of crop residue, a central sector scheme on crop residue management has been implemented since 2018-19. Under this scheme, financial assistance @ 50% is provided to the farmers for purchase of crop residue management machinery and @ 80% is provided to Coop. Societies, FPOs and Panchayats for establishment of Custom Hiring Centres (CHC). Financial assistance to the States and ICAR is also provided for undertaking information, education and communication activities for mass awareness of farmers on crop residue management.
Magic Mushroomsedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Bio entrepreneur Arpit Dhupar lives in Delhi. Sometime in 2019, a year before the clouds of Covid-19 spread its wings, he was watching his three-year-old nephew paint a cityscape. To his shock, the skies were grey, instead of blue. The young artist was merely translating on paper what he is used to—the ugly reality of Delhi, engulfed in smoke caused by pollution and stubble burning in Punjab. This got 30-year-old Dhupar thinking. The search for an alternate solution to ecowaste led him to launch Dharaksha Ecosolutions in partnership with his college mate Anand Bodh in 2020.
Lesson Learnt, Madhya Pradesh Village Shuns Stubble Burningedit
Odisha Bytes – Online
As the wheat harvest season (March-April) ends, small fires billowing black smoke become a common sight across farmlands in north and central India. The concern of rising particulate matter draws everyone’s attention and the administration sounds alerts and issues orders discouraging stubble burning, but in vain
District admn to form committees at 71 villages to check stubble burningedit
The Tribune – Online
To check stubble burning in the fields during the coming paddy harvesting season, the district administration has identified a total of 71 villages and decided to form village-level committees with the involvement of district administration officials and village representatives.
Rs 350 crore plan for paddy straw management: Punjab agriculture ministeredit
The Week – Online
Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said on Sunday that his department has drafted a plan to provide Rs 350 crore subsidy on straw management machinery in order to check stubble burning, a key cause of air pollution in north India. Cooperative societies and other groups can avail a subsidy of 80 per cent on straw management machinery while individual farmers will get a subsidy of 50 per cent, he said. Khuddian said the department has submitted the action plan of Rs 350 crore to the central government and sought funds for the current year.
Government revises crop residue management guidelines for northern statesedit
Mint – Online
The Centre on Saturday said it has has revised the crop residue management guidelines for Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, to help tackle the challenge of stubble burning in these states and improve air quality.
Tractor industry
GNA Axles stock crosses ₹1,000 mark after 2 years; can it maintain the momentum?edit
Mint Genie – Online
During Friday’s trade, shares of GNA Axles, an auto ancillary company, continued their strong bull run by surpassing the ₹1,000 mark for the first time in nearly two years. They also achieved a new 52-week high of ₹1,008.60. This strong spike in shares came after the company’s Q1FY24 performance beat analysts’ estimates. Since its result announcement on July 21, the stock has zoomed 10% to date, and in the current month so far, it has rallied 26.3%.
NBFCs with superior asset quality will continue to grow: Sanjiv Bajajedit
The Financial Express – Online
Bajaj Finance chairman Sanjiv Bajaj on Wednesday said the NBFCs with superior asset quality will continue to thrive amid increasing competition in the financial services sector even as company shareholders expressed concern over the entry of Jio Financial Services into the space with its deep-pockets. The Pune-based NBFC has announced a foray into tractor finance and microfinance as a part of its strategy to grow its rural business. Rural business contributed to 10% of the company’s total portfolio. The microfinance business will be launched in Q3 and tractor financing will be launched in Q4 of this fiscal, Jain said. “Rural business is a tremendous opportunity that needs to be built steadily,” he added.
ITOTY 2023 Winners Announced by Tractor Junction in Association With CEAT Specialtyedit
Devdiscourse – Online
The process of choosing the winners was transparent, it was based on 60 weightage of Jury Members and 40 of Public Voting. The engagement of farmers over digital channels with ITOTY Awards speaks volumes about the trust Tractor Junction has built with them.
Tractor Industry Could See GST Relief on Components, As Per Parliament Standing Committee on Agricultureedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The Fifty-Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing focuses on enhancing “Research and Development in Farm Mechanization for Small and Marginal Farmers” in India. The report presents crucial recommendations aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers who own less than 2 hectares of land. Tractors, being the backbone of Indian agriculture, play a crucial role in various farm operations, but their high prices remain a significant challenge for many farmers, even with available subsidies.
Indian Tractor Of The Year Award (ITOTY) 2023 List of Winnersedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The grand award ceremony of the Indian Tractor of the Year Award (ITOTY) 2023 held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Taj Hotel, Dwarka in New Delhi. The prestigious title of the Indian Tractor of the Year goes to ‘Kubota MU 4501’.
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd Unveils VST 929 DI EGT Tractor in Tamil Nadu Showcases a Range of Products at the AGRI INTEX 2023edit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Equipped with a three-cylinder 28HP DI Engine, VST 929DI EGT offers the highest torque and Power in the 28HP category with best-in-class fuel efficiency. VST 929DI EGT offers Dual Acting Power Steering, Superior Styling, and Great Ergonomics. This new lightweight compact Tractor is suitable for a wide range of applications and can be used with Sprayer, cultivator, rotavator, seed drill, and other attachments. This product offers best-in-class features for extensive usage in Sugarcane, Maize, Soyabean, Grapes, Mango, Arecanut, Pomegranate, and Cotton Fields.
Indian Bank partnered with leading OEMs of Tractorsedit
PSU Connect – Online
In a move to enhance its customer experience, Indian Bank partnered with TAFE and TMTL, leading OEMs of Tractors in India, for financing tractors, in the presence of Shri Imran Amin Siddiqui, Executive Director of Indian Bank. The Tie up would allow Farmers and Other Individuals to avail Tractor loan at affordable interest rates, with the benefit of hassle- free loan processing.
Indian Bank tie up with TAFE and TMTL for financing tractorsedit
The Times of India – Online
The tie up facilitates farmers and other individuals to avail tractor loans at affordable interest rates with the benefit of hassle-free loan processing, a statement here on Tuesday said. V Chandrasekaran, general manager, rural banking/SLBC/RRB, Indian Bank said, “The association with TAFE and TMTL will allow us to provide quick and hassle free financing to a large number of our customers across the country. We are expecting for a sanction of Rs 500 crore in this FY 2023-24
Role and Benefits of Lifting Capacity in Tractorsedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Lifting capacity is the maximum weight an implement a tractor can lift for different farming operations. Without implements, a tractor is of no use to a farmer. It acts only as the primary mover. The tractor must be attached to an implement to perform different operations on the farm. For example, a cultivator is attached to the tractor to prepare the soil; a seed drill is used for seed plantation, a boom sprayer is used for spraying pesticides to protect the crops; and a tractor-mounted harvester is used for harvesting.
Huge opportunity in electric tractors, trucks segment: Tube Investments of Indiaedit
ET Auto – Online
Engineering company Tube Investments of India Ltd is looking to tap a huge opportunity for electric tractors in agriculture and e-trucks in commercial vehicles as it eyes a larger presence in the electric vehicle segment. The company, part of the diversified conglomerate Murugappa Group, is currently engaged in the manufacturing of e-tractors at its facility in Apex Park in Chennai and for e-trucks in Manesar in Haryana, Executive Chairman M A M Arunachalam said.
India Auto Inc retails up 10% in June, first-half sales 53% of CY2023edit
Autocar Professional – Online
Apex automobile retail body FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India) today released its sales numbers for June 2023, reflecting the real-world market scenario. While the 18,63,868 units sold across five vehicle segments – two- and three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors – constitute 9.57% year-on-year growth (June 2022: 17,01,105 units), month-on-month retails are down 7.7% (May 2023: 20,19,414 units) as depicted in the sales data table below.
Agricultural machinery: turnover of Italian industries on the riseedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
Demand for tractors, operating machinery, equipment and components remains at good levels, but turnover is growing beyond all expectations due to the sharp rise in prices. The value of Italian exports increased by 16.7% and pushed domestic production to EUR 15.5 billion. The value, however, does not correspond to a growth in profits, as the increase in sales prices covers the rise in production costs due to raw materials, energy and logistics.
Role of Tractors in Agricultureedit
Krishi Jagran – Online
A tractor is required at every stage of agriculture, from land preparation to post-harvesting. If the domestic sales are any indication of an increase in demand for tractors, then in the Financial Year 2023, the domestic sales of the tractor hit a record high of 9.44 lakhs units. Such a rise in demand is one of the leading factors pushing the tractor price in India upwards.
Sonalika records best Q1 sales with 40,700 tractors in FY2024edit
The Financial Express – Online
Sonalika Tractors, a leading tractor manufacturer has reported its best-ever quarterly sales performance. The company reported Q1 overall sales of 40,700 tractors, which it says carries forward its growth momentum from FY2023. It says that the monsoon season has rapidly expanded its pace in major parts of the country, which is a healthy sign for farming and groundwater replenishment in India.
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Agrizone: Empowering Indian Farmers with Cutting-Edge Agricultural Solutionsedit
ANI News – Online
In the heart of India’s agrarian landscape, a company is quietly revolutionizing the farming industry with its innovative range of agricultural machinery. Agrizone, a pioneer in the field, has been tirelessly working to provide farmers with state-of-the-art tools that maximize productivity, minimize labor, and enhance overall efficiency. From the Super Seeder to the Baler and the Rotavator, Agrizone’s products are transforming the way farmers work, contributing to sustainable agriculture and empowering rural communities.