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Agriculture Industry
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.
Technology in Agriculture
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
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.
Paddy in India
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.
Tractor industry
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.