Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
Back Retail inflation for agricultural and rural labourers eases slightly in Augustedit
Mint – Online
Retail inflation for agricultural workers and rural labourers eased slightly to 7.37% and 7.12%, respectively, during August, as compared to the previous month, due to lower fuel prices and lower cost of clothing, bedding and footwear. Point to point rate of Inflation based on the CPI-AL(Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers), and CPI-RL (Consumer Price Index Number for Rural Labourers) stood at 7.37% and 7.12% in August, 2023 compared to 7.43% and 7.26% respectively in July, 2023, according to data from Ministry of Labour and Employment, which was released on Thursday.
CLAAS Global Mentions
New tractors, combines and mowers debut at German press launchedit
Farmers Guide – Online
The event was in late July, a short distance from the Claas company’s Harsewinkel headquarters. Claas previewed the new tractors during an ambitious evening presentation and then demonstrated in the field the following day. Unfortunately, the weather was like that of the UK in late July; chilly with frequent showers slowing harvest progress and preventing the new combines working for the event.
Technology in Agriculture
AI Chatbot for PM-KISAN Scheme launched todayedit
The Statesman – Online
Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India today launched AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme at New Delhi today. The AI Chatbot launch marks a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and reach of the PM-KISAN scheme, and also providing farmers prompt, clear, and accurate responses to their queries.
Govt. Policies
TN CM announces Rs 560 cr relief for paddy crop loss to farmersedit
The Print – Online
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday announced crop insurance compensation of Rs 560 crore to farmers in the state who suffered losses due to rainfall deficit in the Northeast Monsoon during samba cultivation season in 2022-23. The sum will be deposited into the bank accounts of six lakh eligible farmers from the districts notified as affected by natural calamities such as drought, flood, cyclones, and monsoon failure, he said.
Paddy in India
Paddy field helps bonds of community, faith take rootedit
The New Indian Express – Online
On the first day of the Malayalam month of Kanni, a paddy field in Angadippuram, in Malappuram district, plays host to an entire village — and an agrarian tradition. Every year, devotees of Thirumandhamkunnu bhagavathi gather for the ‘nadeel yatnam’, the planting of paddy seedlings, on 1.88 acres of land, known as bhagavathi kandam. The tradition, which also involves local farmers, holds profound significance, as it is believed to secure the blessings of the bhagavathi, in the hope of translating the fervent wishes of participants into reality. The yatnam even draws participants and onlookers from outside Angadippuram.
Stubble Burning
65% drop in stubble-burning incidents between 2017 to 2022 in UPedit
The Statesman – Online
In a major achievement for the Yogi Government, Uttar Pradesh has been successful in effectively curbing the incidents of stubble burning. As per the presentation made before Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, the stubble-burning incidents have dropped by 65.65 percent between 2017-2022. Under the Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue (CRM) scheme, details of incidents of crop residue burning that occurred in the financial year 2022 were presented, according to which in 2022, a total of 3,017 incidents of crop residue burning were reported, registering 65 percent decrease from 8,784 incidents in 2017.