Media Monitor
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.
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.
Farm Mechanization
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.
Stubble Burning
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.
Tractor industry
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.