Media Monitor
CLAAS Global Mentions
Boyup Brook cropper backs CLAAS Lexion harvester after on-farm demoedit
He was the lone CLAAS Lexion harvester owner in a group of John Deere and Case IH owners but Boyup Brook cropper Wayde Robertson was not fazed in the slightest.
Mr Robertson had driven to Beverley to participate in the Grains Research and Development Corporation sponsored Harvester Set Up Workshop hosted by Adam and Rebecca Smith of Ferndale Farming Co on September 15.
Events
Rabi Campaign 2023-24: Dept of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Organizes National Conferenceedit
The primary objective of the National Conference on Agriculture for the Rabi Campaign 2023-24 is to review and assess crop performance in previous seasons and establish crop-wise targets for the upcoming Rabi season.
Technology in Agriculture
Innovative Approaches: Addressing Contemporary Agricultural Challenges with Modern Tech Solutionsedit
By Sandeep Sabharwal, Group CEO, Sohan Lal Commodity Management
India, a nation poised to become the most populous on Earth by 2030, stands at the forefront of an unprecedented challenge: feeding over 1.5 billion mouths. As the demand for resources escalates in tandem with the surging population, there exists an imperative need to revolutionize the agricultural sector.
While agriculture forms the backbone of the Indian economy, the sector grapples with deep-rooted challenges, including unsustainable practices, limited technological penetration, restricted market access, and, most alarmingly, the looming spectre of food scarcity. In this age of technological marvels, agritech emerges as the beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions to surmount these hurdles.
IIM Kashipur FIED sanctions 1.6 Crore funding to 10 agriculture focused start-upsedit
In a recent development, higher education institutions (HEIs) across India have united to establish the nation’s inaugural Higher Education Institutions-led ‘Agri-Consortium.’ by IIM Kashipur, this initiative signifies a pivotal step towards fostering collaboration and innovation in the agricultural sector.
CNH Ag Tech wins big at Agritechnica Innovation Awardsedit
CNH continues advancing its technology to make farming easier, more efficient, and more sustainable for our customers.
This commitment to excellence has been recognized with a host of innovation awards for our Case IH, New Holland and STEYR brands. Collectively, we won five medals at this year’s prestigious Agritechnica Innovation Awards, conferred annually by the DLG German Agricultural Society.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
September rainfall helping agriculture in Maha: IMDedit
Meanwhile, the recent spell in Pune district brought a good amount of water in the dam catchment areas, and Khadakwasla dam experienced a 7% increase in water levels in the last 24 hours
Stubble Burning
Crop burning emissions rose 75% from 2011-2020, finds IISER studyedit
Just before the onset of peak stubble burning season in North India, a new study by the Bhopal-based Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) reveals a significant 75 per cent increase in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from agricultural residue burning across India from 2011 to 2020.
Punjab may reduce farm fires by 50% this winter. What Centre’s air quality panel saysedit
According to govt data, five districts — Sangrur, Bathinda, Firozpur, Muktasar and Moga — accounted for around 44% of total fire counts in Punjab last year.
Punjab Govt commits to reduce stubble burning by 50 pc, submits action plan to CAQMedit
Punjab Government on Tuesday submitted a State action plan and District-wise action plans for tackling the problem of stubble burning to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the current paddy harvesting season, an official statement
Expect fewer farm fire incidents, stubble burning this year, say expertsedit
Experts say longer wet spells, and delayed and damaged rice crops, besides effective in-situ management, will bring down the number of farm fire incidents this year.
Greenhouse gas emissions up 75 per cent in 10 years due to farm waste burning: Studyedit
Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural residue burning across India have increased at alarming levels. Total greenhouse gas increased by 75 per cent in the past decade due to agricultural residue burning, according to a study. Punjab tops in this, followed by Madhya Pradesh.