Media Monitor
Technology in Agriculture
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.
Govt. Policies
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.
Paddy in India
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.
Tractor industry
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