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Agriculture Industry
India, New Zealand for robust agriculture partnershipedit
India and New Zealand have committed to working together to further strengthen the cooperation in the agriculture sector.
A meeting was held here between Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and New Zealand Minister for Agriculture Damien O’Connor.
India, New Zealand commit to further strengthen cooperation in agricultureedit
India and New Zealand have committed to work together to further strengthen the cooperation in the agriculture sector and collaboration between the two countries, according to an official release.
A meeting was held here between Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, and New Zealand minister for trade & export growth and agriculture Damien O’Connor.
CLAAS Global Mentions
Claas Looks for Remote Service Success with FarmPoint Dealership Modeledit
On June 5, Claas FarmPoint, Claas’ new dealership concept, opened for business in Madisonville, Ky. In a Feb. 9 press release, Claas defined FarmPoint as “a physical and virtual launching point for parts, service and equipment” with “a select number of service bays but a high degree of focus on remote service.’’ On May 2, Claas announced expansion plans for a second location in Kokomo, Ind., and will reach 30 employees between its 2 stores by the end of 2023, mostly made up of technicians and a parts delivery team.
CLAAS Mentions
Claas Looks for Remote Service Success with FarmPoint Dealership Modeledit
On June 5, Claas FarmPoint, Claas’ new dealership concept, opened for business in Madisonville, Ky. In a Feb. 9 press release, Claas defined FarmPoint as “a physical and virtual launching point for parts, service and equipment” with “a select number of service bays but a high degree of focus on remote service.’’ On May 2, Claas announced expansion plans for a second location in Kokomo, Ind., and will reach 30 employees between its 2 stores by the end of 2023, mostly made up of technicians and a parts delivery team.
Technology in Agriculture
Digitization in Agriculture Will Bring in the Next Big Green Revolution, Says Amitabh Kantedit
India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, praises the focus on agricultural digitization during India’s G20 presidency. He highlights its role in achieving a transformative, data-driven agriculture sector that addresses climate challenges and ushers in the next green revolution.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Deficient Monsoon Rains Pose Concerns For India’s Agricultural Sectoredit
Monsoon rains have already wreaked havoc in many parts of northern India. Despite the floods and rains, the month of August has witnessed a 32 per cent drop in rainfall compared to the Long Period Average (LPA), according to the Bank Of Baroda report.
This stands in stark contrast to the surplus rainfall of 13 per cent above LPA received just the previous month in July. Cumulatively, the overall rainfall deficit for the season currently rests at 8 per cent below LPA, marking a notable decline from the surplus of 7 per cent above LPA recorded during the same period last year.
Drought review by 1st week of September: Karnataka Agriculture Ministeredit
Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy on Tuesday said the ground and crop situation in 130 taluks that are facing a drought-like situation will be reviewed in the first week of September, and steps will be taken to declare these areas drought-hit.
After visiting various villages in the district, he said the crop situation report will reach the government on August 30, after which a decision will be taken. The state has recorded a 99 per cent deficit in rainfall in August, causing distress to farmers, he added.
Stubble Burning
Cost of breathing bad air? 11.9 years in Delhi, says AQLIedit
The average Delhi resident might lose 11.9 years of their lives on an average to air pollution, the Air Quality Life Index 2023 report of the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) has stated.
Gadkari unveils world’s 1st prototype car, says biofuel will eradicate stubble burning almost to niledit
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday unveiled the world’s first prototype of the BS6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’ which is developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motors.
The minister said that the bio fuel will eradicate the problem of stubble burning almost by 100 per cent and it will also help in doubling farmers’ income.