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| Balers | 1 |
| CLAAS Global Mentions | 14 |
| Competition | 1 |
| Dairy Farming | 7 |
| Events | 10 |
| Farm Mechanization | 2 |
| Technology in Agriculture | 10 |
| Govt. Policies | 11 |
| Harvest Machine | 7 |
| Monsoon + Indian Agriculture | 9 |
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Agriculture Industry
Minimising Impact Of Climate Change In India’s Agriculture Sectoredit
A 1.5°C rise in temperature is expected to have a significant impact on food supplies and crop yields, as well as on human and animal health and ecosystem services
FPO collective gets D&B stamp of approval; 1392 FPOs on board ONDC get unique number to expand global footprintedit
Since the FPOs joined the ONDC platform in April, 2023, 2500 such farmers’ bodies have sold as many as 3,100 varieties of value-added agricultural products in 28 states.
Agriculture Ministry Releases First Advance Estimates for Kharif Crop Production in 2023-24edit
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare continues to monitor and update these estimates to provide accurate information for policymakers, farmers, and other stakeholders.
Sharad Pawar responds to PM criticism: ‘During my tenure as agriculture minister, India became self-sufficient in food production’edit
The Rajya Sabha MP added that during UPA, India, which was earlier an importer of foodgrains, became an exporter. “We extended the farm loan waiver of Rs 62,000 crore to control the increasing number of farmer suicides,” he said.
Pawar says his tenure as Union agriculture minister saw rise in MSPs, launch of key missionsedit
A senior leader of Maharashtra served as the country’s agriculture minister. I personally respect him, but what has he done for farmers, PM Modi said.
Ramesh Chand urges private-public partnership for agricultural growthedit
Chand mentioned that the private sector can offer essential services such as advisory support, agrochemicals, and appropriate technology to boost agriculture.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath emphasises need for research to increase millet productivityedit
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the importance of millet and called for research to increase millet productivity.
Workshop on agricultural waste management heldedit
Under the banner of Swachhata Campaign 3.0, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyala and ICAR-CICR, Nagpur jointly organized a one day workshop on agriculture waste management.
Kisan-Vigyan Foundation submits representation on India’s Food Security to Agriculture Secretaryedit
Kisan-Vigyan Foundation (Krishi Anusandhan & Krishi Vikas Foundation) submitted a white paper on ‘Will India be Food Secure in 2047’ to Manoj Ahuja, Agriculture Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Need to create more jobs in farm sector: Ramesh Chandedit
The NITI Aayog member said that increasing use of labour-saving technologies such as robotics and AI in manufacturing warrants the creation of more jobs in agriculture and allied sectors.
The sustainability questions that bedevil Indian agricultureedit
The worth and the woolliness of the word ‘sustainability’ depends a great deal on who one is talking to and whose perspective is being sought. In the field of agriculture, there are corporates and consultants that glisten it endearingly with a rare sense of purposefulness that precedes any pursuit for profits.
Politicians paste it as a label on policy proposals to promote their popular and planet-friendly appeal, NGOs and activists read it as mere grandstanding garbing greenwashing and to farmers it conjures up images of a struggle that has less to do with the end-of-the-planet concerns and more to do with worries about their household finances at the end of the month.
Food security: Effects of the climate crisis on agricultureedit
India’s food security is at a crossroads, with the looming threat of climate change echoing across its agricultural economy. As temperatures rise, agricultural yields drop, providing suitable ground for the growth of weeds and pests in this changing environment.
The climate crisis has spread a wide shadow, not just sapping agricultural yield, but also threatening agriculture’s essential base – water. In a country where rainfed farming has always been the foundation, the uncertainties brought about by changing rainfall patterns and a decline in rainy days provide a significant and fretting challenge.
Making sense of India’s record food productionedit
Data released last week by the agriculture ministry shows food production touched record highs in 2022-23. The robust numbers are at variance with India’s decision to curb exports of wheat and rice, and the trajectory of food inflation across multiple crops. Mint explains.
Six states, one market: Punjab, Haryana, Goa, others to share mandi, store housesedit
Batting for further promotion of inter-state trade for the remunerative price of produce to farmers on one hand and supply of quality products at affordable price to people on the other, Mann said all the states must join hands in developing a common platform to buy and sell commodities.
“States govts to expand scope of skill development for India’s agriculture sector”: PM Modiedit
Emphasizing the need for new skills for India’s agriculture sector, PM Modi said that the Government of the states will have to further expand their scope of skill development to provide fillip to natural farming to protect Mother Earth.
Conduct digital crop survey from July 2024: Centre to statesedit
Currently, the collection and compilation of crop statistics is “completely manual” except in a few states, resulting in “delay” and “manual errors”.
President Draupadi Murmu launched the Fourth Agricultural Roadmap of Biharedit
On October 18, 2023, President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the Fourth Agriculture Roadmap of Bihar (2023-28) by unveiling the stone slab through remote at the Bapu Auditorium of the Samrat Ashoka Convention Centre.
‘Farm output likely to grow by more than 3% in FY24’edit
Farm output is expected to grow by more than 3% in FY24 despite initial concerns about the adverse impact of an erratic monsoon, NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand said, signalling the El Niño weather pattern may have had a more moderate effect than earlier anticipated.
Record rising food grain production in India 2022-23edit
Last year’s good monsoon rains helped, output of both Food grain and horticulture production hit a record high in the July 2022 to June 2023 crop year, With an estimated production of 330 million tons and 352 million tons, respectively.
While foodgrain production in 2022-23 recorded an increase of 14 million tons (over 4%) over 2021-22 as per the agriculture ministry, the output of horticultural produce showed an increase of about 5 million tons (over 1%) compared to the previous year.
‘Main Bhi Kisan’ initiative to foster agri-entrepreneurship among studentsedit
In an ambitious move to transform agriculture sector, Anantnag’s “Main Bhi Kisan” initiative is creating a significant impact. It aims to instill a spirit of agricultural entrepreneurship in students, propelling them towards earlier empowerment and development.
Indian Agriculture has a problem. We farm too much for too littleedit
India’s agricultural yields are abysmal. The country farms far too much land area and produces far too little grain output, with way too many people dependent on this inefficient operation. It’s a trap of poverty that destroys the environment as collateral damage. And if one takes BR Ambedkar’s social critique into consideration, it does all this while breeding a culture of casteism, in turn making the village a cesspool.
Satellite data can bridge agricultural data gap, strengthen credit underwritingedit
The shift towards satellite data is imperative to foster broader financial inclusion and to mitigate the inherent uncertainties that characterise agriculture
ISRO Chief S Somanath visits late MS Swaminathan’s family; says ‘space, agriculture bring people together’edit
ISRO Chief S Somanath told reporters in Chennai, “I came here to pay my tribute to Dr MS Swaminathan and his family. I had an opportunity to meet him earlier when he was very active, travelling especially when he used to come to Trivandrum.”
Indian agricultural sector on the verge of the 4th wave of revolutionedit
Agriculture plays a significant role in India’s economic growth. With around 54.6% of the total workforce involved in agriculture and allied sector activities, the sector contributes 17.8% to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA). During 2021-22, in the country’s total exports agricultural exports contributed of to the tune of US $ 50.2 billion with a 20% increase from US $ 41.3 billion in 2020-21. In FY 2023, it is projected that the Indian agriculture sector will grow at the rate 3.5%.
Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agricultureedit
It will require rewarding farmers to switch from irrigation-heavy crops like paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops like millets, pulses and oilseeds
Water is food: Indian agriculture must be geared towards efficient use of wateredit
October 16 is celebrated as the World Food Day to commemorate the founding of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945. Its main purpose was to ensure food and nutrition security around the world in the aftermath of the World War II. How far the world has achieved this goal is an open question. While there is ample food being produced on this planet that can easily feed 8 billion people, its economic access is quite skewed across nations.
Paddy procurement hit as commission agents, millers go on strike in Punjabedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Paddy procurement came to a halt on Wednesday after arthiyas (commission agents) and rice-millers went on strike in Punjab on Wednesday in support of their demands. Paddy procurement held up at the grain market in Sangrur on Wednesday after commission agents went on strike against the Centre’s policies. (HT Photo) Bathinda Arhtiya Association president Satish Kumar said the commission agents are facing loss due to the Centre’s “poor policy-making”.
Why VCs are drawn towards upstream agritechedit
Upstream technologies such as high yielding varieties crops and fertilizers were the prime delivers of the green revolution. Now VCs are getting interested in the space.
Telangana’s agricultural surge records 186 percent growthedit
The cultivated area, which stood at 1.31 crore acres in 2014, has increased to a staggering 2.2 crore acres by the fiscal year 2022-23.
Balers
कार नहीं किसान ने खरीदा लग्जरी ट्रैक्टर और बेलर मशीन, 5 मिनट में हो जाता है कई घंटे का कामedit
किसान पराली नहीं जलाएं इसको लेकर हरियाणा सरकार अपनी तरफ से कई मुहिम चला रही है. सरकार की इस मुहिम का साथ कैथल के रहने वाले बलबीर उर्फ बीरो भी दे रहे हैं. उन्होंने इंग्लैंड से महंगा ट्रैक्टर और रूस से बेलर मशीन मंगाया है, जो मिनटों में पराली-प्रबंधन का काम पूरा कर देती है.
CLAAS Global Mentions
New first for CLAAS Apprenticeshipedit
This autumn saw a new milestone reached in the development of the in-house CLAAS Apprenticeship Scheme.
German CLAAS posts tailor-made strategy to drive Uzbekistan’s agricultural dev’t (Exclusive)edit
We don’t use the ‘one dimension suits all’ strategy; we all know our prospects and might supplywhat suits the wants and preferences of Uzbekistan’s farmers, asupply at Claas KGaA GmbH, Germany’s main agricultural equipmentproducers, informed Trend.
German CLAAS posts tailored approach to drive Uzbekistan’s agricultural dev’t (Exclusive)edit
We do not use the ‘one size fits all’ approach; we know our customers and can offer what fits the needs and preferences of Uzbekistan’s farmers, a source at Claas KGaA GmbH, Germany’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, told Trend.
Amazone, Claas and AgXeed team up for driverless techedit
Next-level planning, control and remote monitoring systems for driverless machines and tractors are being developed by a new consortium of manufacturers.
Implement manufacturer Amazone, tractor maker Claas and the driverless tractor pioneer AgXeed – in which the former two have minority investments – have formed 3A (Advanced Automation & Autonomy) to combine their respective expertise.
Farming parts and equipment provider signs 10-year lease in Hopkins Countyedit
A farming parts and equipment service provider has established long-term roots in Hopkins County.
Officials with CLAAS FARMPOINT announced Friday that the company had signed a 10-year lease to put down roots in Hanson.
The CLAAS FARMPOINT dealership has called Hanson home since June, but the recent lease signing will ensure long-term employment opportunities and service to the area.
CLAAS introduces EVION series for combine harvestersedit
CLAAS is expanding its combine harvester product range beneath the TRION and LEXION series with two new five-walker machines. Outfitted with modern Cummins six-cylinder engines and the CEMIS 700 control concept, these compact machines elevate performance, convenience, flexibility, and durability to a new level in this category. The EVION CLASSIC is an ideal choice for family farms, contractors, and agribusinesses with smaller field sizes.
HVO approval and factory fill for sustainable machineryedit
In a significant step toward environmentally responsible farming, CLAAS is set to approve its agricultural machinery for operation with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs) starting from October 1, 2023. These machines, meeting the latest emissions standard (Stage V), will also be filled with this sustainable biofuel before they roll out of the factory gates at Harsewinkel and Le Mans.
All CLAAS agricultural machinery approved for HVO from October 1edit
In Germany, as of October 1, all CLAAS agricultural machinery that meets the latest emissions standard will be approved for operation with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs). Furthermore, the machines will be filled with the sustainable biofuel before they leave the factory gates at Harsewinkel and Le Mans.
Full Feed Crawler Combine Harvester Market to See Incredible Growth during 2023-2029 – Claas, Case IH, New Hollandedit
Newest released the research study on Global Full Feed Crawler Combine Harvester Market offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing the global business scope. The Full Feed Crawler Combine Harvester Market report is a valuable source of insightful data for business strategists. The market report starts by providing some fundamental details, such as industrial definitions, classifications, a variety of applications, and the Full Feed Crawler Combine Harvester industrial chain architecture.
New high-capacity Disco mower from Claasedit
Claas has announced the Disco 9700 RC Auto Swather, a new high-capacity mower featuring a working width of 28 feet and 10 inches, up to 31 feet and 2 inches.
“This mower with a conditioner and merger is rugged enough to handle high tonnages of cereal crops like rye or triticale and gentle on legumes such as alfalfa,” says Mark Scuffham, product manager for CLAAS of America. “The Disco 9700 RC Auto Swather sets new standards when it comes to performance.”
Agricultural Harvester Market to Eyewitness Huge Growth | CLAAS, Dewulf, AGCOedit
Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Global Agricultural Harvester Market Insights, to 2028” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the study, you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market-associated stakeholders. The growth of the Agricultural Harvester Market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.
Fleet of new tractors at fall farm showsedit
New tractors don’t show up in droves every year at fall farm shows. However, for 2023, the stars aligned, and new tractors appeared from every direction. Some are new model-year upgrades, others are additions to an existing series, and still others are brand new with never-seen-before technology.
Here are examples of what you can find browsing through the slideshow of new tractors and accessories:
Upgraded for new model year. Claas added room and creature comforts to the cab of its Xerion tractors. Engineers made other improvements to ensure that these are sleek operating machines. The Xerion 12.590 and Xerion 12.650 also are the largest pair of tractors that Claas has offered.
Claas announces new Xerion tractor for Australian farmsedit
The latest tractor release from Claas – the Xerion 12 series – is the latest evidence of its ambition to tackle the high horsepower market, the manufacturer says.
Designed for the biggest broadacre farmers, the Xerion 12 offers an efficient 653 horsepower engine, 914mm tracks, a new deluxe cabin with four-point suspension and what Claas describes as industry-leading hydraulics.
Claas moves to sustainable HVO fuel in latest green initiativeedit
Claas has announced that from 1st October 2023, all its agricultural machinery that meets the latest emissions standard will be approved for use with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs) and new machines leaving the factory will now be filled with this sustainable biofuel, saving 2,500 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Competition
John Deere Foundation announces $19 million in grants aimed at eliminating global hungeredit
Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers, and supporting global food systems. Awarded to World Food Program USA, One Acre Fund, and The Nature Conservancy, these are the three largest grants in the foundation’s history and strengthen John Deere’s commitment to creating a world in which food is a moral right for all.
Dairy Farming
50% Subsidy for Dairy Farmers Announced by Yogi Government, Selection Criterionedit
The Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, a program introduced by the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is a key component of the Nand Baba Mission.
From B. Tech and MBA to dairy farming: life at a cattleshededit
Engineering and MBA grads leave their pvt company jobs, find fulfilling careers as dairy farmers in Vijayapura
Godrej Agrovet Ropes In Jimmy Shergill To Endorse Cattle Feededit
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading player in the animal feed industry, yesterday launched its new campaign. Featuring Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill, the campaign aims to raise awareness around the importance of quality cattle feed from a trusted brand like Godrej. Being one of the first BIS certified companies for cattle feed products in India, it offers products across the lifecycle of cattle for better prosperity of farming families.
Capacity building of women dairy farmers on precision dairy farming under SCSP and TSP programedit
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute-Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani, organized a 3-day training program on scientific/precision dairy farming for women, from 25th–27th July 2023 under SCSP and TSP program of the Institute. A total of 40 women farmers participated in this training program.
Dairy farming subsidy: डेयरी खोलें और पाएं 31 लाख रुपये तक का अनुदान, अभी अप्लाई करने के लिए पढ़ें पूरी खबरedit
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार प्रदेश में डेयरी उद्योग के लिए 35 इकाइयों को ‘नन्द बाबा मिशन’ के तहत ‘नंदिनी कृषक समृद्धि’ योजना के अंतर्गत स्थापित करने जा रही है. जिसके लिए सरकार प्रति इकाई 31 लाख रुपये तक का लोन देगी. इस योजना के लिए लाभार्थियों का चयन ई-लॉटरी के माध्यम से किया जायेगा.
Godrej Agrovet gets Jimmy Shergill to endorse cattle feededit
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has launched a campaign with actor Jimmy Shergill. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the importance of quality cattle feed.
AniMeta AgriTech improves the dairy farming community through its digital solutions.edit
Listed among seven in-revenue start-ups in agriculture and allied livelihoods under Cisco and Social Alpha’s Krishi Mangal second edition cohort, AniMeta AgriTech was selected due to its unique appeal. Cisco’s Krishi Mangal is a scale-up accelerator program which supports agritech start-ups to design solutions for and support smallholder farmers and was launched in 2021.
Events
ICAR- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru celebrates 31st Foundation Dayedit
The 31st Foundation Day of ICAR- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru was inaugurated by Km. Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare here today. On this occasion, a Biocontrol Expo 2023 was also organised.
PAU to showcase Punjab’s rich cultural heritageedit
The Punjab Agricultural University will showcase Punjab’s cultural heritage through its agricultural museums at an international event. The university is home to ten unique museums, including the Museum of Social History and Rural Life of Punjab, Green Revolution Museum, and Museum of History of Agriculture. These museums offer a glimpse into the rich heritage and history of Punjab.
Ludhiana: Two-day int’l event at on sustainable dairy farming begins today at vet varsityedit
The conference will be held under the aegis of the Indian Dairy Engineers Association (IDEA). RS Sodhi, president of IDEA, New Delhi will be the chief guest
3-day Kisan Grameen Mela in Karimnagar from October 9edit
Importantly, the Kisan Gramin Mela is organised independently of any political affiliations, solely for the benefit of the farming sector
Agri Value Chain Financing Conclaves to Revolutionize Farming Sectoredit
In a first ever initiative to bridge the knowledge gap and introduce appropriate financial instruments to propagate provision of financial services in the agricultural sector, a series of four “Agri Value Chain Financing Conclave” is scheduled by the Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services Society (ARIAS) under Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART), Government of Assam.
PAU experts discuss agri infra funds, IPRedit
In total, 80 participants from diverse sectors, including prominent experts, agri startups and farmers, attended the event to discuss the pivotal role played by the agriculture infrastructure fund in enhancing the nation’s agricultural ecosystem.
Agrilevante, agriculture in celebrationedit
The seventh edition of the international exhibition of technology and machinery for agriculture ended yesterday evening in Bari – with a record number of visitors. Businesspeople from 60 countries, more than 50 conferences, 1,200 business meetings reserved to foreign delegations of the ICE Agency. Rendez-vous for the next edition in October 2025.
16th Agriculture Science Congress to generate scientific discourseedit
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi on October 10. Renowned agricultural economists, scientists, policymakers, academicians, farmers and entrepreneurs are set to converge in Kochi for four days from October 10 to attend the 16th Agricultural Science Congress.
The primary aim of the ASC is to generate a scientific discourse around transforming India’s agri-food systems into sustainable enterprises to facilitate its benefit for generations to come. Organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), the Agricultural Science Congress is being held for the first time in Kerala, hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
Krishi Kumbh: Farm-to-fork global summit on the table in Uttar Pradeshedit
After organising the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Global Investors Summit (GIS) that fetched investment proposals of Rs 35 trillion, the state is now pitching for an international farm summit, to be held in December.
Farm Mechanization
Goa: Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest From Fallow Agricultural Fields At Saipemedit
In fact, harvesting of a portion of the fields brought under cultivation for the first time in decades has registered a bumper paddy crop.
Agri-engineering units crucial to boost mechanisation: ICAR DDGedit
With an aims to foster collaboration between the agricultural processing and farming communities, the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) inaugurated CIPHET-IIFA 2023 and Kisan Mela in Ludhiana.
Technology in Agriculture
Technology Can Help Farmers Increase Crop Yield And Decrease Losses: Rohit Bajaj, Co-founder Balwaan Krishiedit
Whether it is using technology to improve irrigation or using satellite images to distribute the right amount of fertilisers, the new India is only growing.
AVPL Familiarises Indian States’ Agricultural Boards on Advanced Drone Technologyedit
AVPL, a global leader in the drone industry specializing in cutting-edge agricultural drones, collaborated with Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board to organise a Multi state Conference on the ‘Promotion of Inter-State Trade and Sharing of Infrastructure between State Agricultural Marketing Boards’ event to educate agricultural boards on advanced drone technology.
Home Minister Amit Shah says nanotechnology will be game changer in agricultureedit
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said nanotechnology will be the game changer in agriculture in the days ahead. Addressing a large number of farmers after inaugurating the Country’s first Nano DAP plant by IFFCO near Kalol in Gandhinagar, the Minister said it is the need of the hour to adopt natural farming and reduce the use of fertilizers in agriculture without compromising the scale of the production. The Minister lauded IFFCO’s contribution in developing nano variants and coming up with successful alternatives to chemical fertilizers.
Agritech has few takers, but drones, satellite tech can change the game: Emmanuel Murray, Agritech startup mentoredit
Caspian is the first Indian impact investing firm to be granted a BCorp certification. B Corps are for-profit companies that use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems in an ethical and transparent manner.
Fostering agricultural innovation: collaborative meetings with NARC and NSSRC in Nepaledit
On October 4, 2023, Sieglinde Snapp, program director of the Sustainable Agrifood System (SAS) program, along with the country representative of CIMMYT and project lead of the Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project (NSAF) Dyutiman Choudhary, visited the National Soil Science Research Center (NSSRC) under the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC).
Telangana’s Agricultural Advancements to be Showcased in the United Statesedit
Agriculture and IT ministers will discuss government achievements and initiatives in the sector at the Borlaug Conference in Iowa, addressing global food security challenges.
16th Agriculture Science Congress to generate scientific discourseedit
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi on October 10. Renowned agricultural economists, scientists, policymakers, academicians, farmers and entrepreneurs are set to converge in Kochi for four days from October 10 to attend the 16th Agricultural Science Congress.
The primary aim of the ASC is to generate a scientific discourse around transforming India’s agri-food systems into sustainable enterprises to facilitate its benefit for generations to come. Organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), the Agricultural Science Congress is being held for the first time in Kerala, hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
Krishi Kumbh 2.0 is to enhance technical awareness among farmers in UPedit
With an aim to bring more than two lakh from across the country and make the world familiar with Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural culture, the state government is gearing up to transition Krishi Kumbh 2.0 into a prominent global event, which is likely to be held in December this year.
Impetus to farming: Yogi govt plans to make Krishi Kumbh 2.0 a global eventedit
New farming and agricultural practices in various countries, including Japan, Israel, Germany and the US, will also be displayed and taught in the second edition of Krishi Kumbh.
Govt. Policies
The Changing Role of Agriculture in the Global Climate Policy Regimeedit
he UNFCCC treaty of 1992 conceived of the agriculture sector primarily as a site of adaptation. However, there has been increasing pressure in the global climate regime to reconfigure agriculture into a site of deep emission cuts to meet the Paris temperature targets. Land-based mitigation measures—as opposed to adaptation measures—are prioritised and promoted by influential sections, including developed countries and international development and climate organisations.
The emphasis on mitigation is an extension of the strategy of developed countries to transfer the responsibility of deep emission reductions to developing countries in the context of the failure of the former to undertake deep emission reductions in the decades following the establishment of the UNFCCC.
Agri policy must protect our interests: Canacona farmersedit
At a meeting organised by the zonal agriculture office, Canacona farmers and horticulturists voiced their concerns regarding the proposed agriculture policy.
Haryana brings new policy to reduce stubble burning. Will burning reduce by 2027?edit
New policy on stubble burning
1,851 agriculture and rural development banks to be computerisededit
“A Central Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) will be established for this scheme, which will work towards the successful implementation of the scheme,” it said.
Secure better price for agriculture produce through trading: Dhankharedit
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged farmers to secure better prices for their agriculture produce through trading. The Vice-President emphasised the importance of enhancing the value of agricultural products through trading, encouraging farmers to sell their produce directly in the market.
Govt urged to allocate more funds for agriculture in next budgetedit
With just about a week left to submit suggestions to the proposed agriculture policy, San Jose de Areal village panchayat, in Association with Goyche Fudle Pilge Khatir (GFPK), organised a meeting to discuss the draft agriculture policy at San Jose de Areal, on Sunday.
Agriculture Policy: Siolim locals propose drone mapping of fieldsedit
Demanding prohibition of conversion of orchard land and paddy fields for non-agricultural use, the Siolim-Marna gram sabha on Sunday proposed re-mapping of all the fields in the village using drone technology.
India seeks support for system to raise farm import dutiesedit
India is working to build a consensus among developing nations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to push for a special safeguard mechanism (SSM) that will let them temporary raise agricultural import duties.
Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy varietyedit
PUSA-44 paddy once covered 70 to 80 per cent of the state’s total area under paddy cultivation, and Punjab’s farmers expressed immense satisfaction with its high yield. Why does the state now want to ban the variety? We explain.
Nitish Kumar invites President Droupadi Murmu to launch fourth agriculture road map for Biharedit
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said President Droupadi Murmu had been invited to launch the fourth agriculture road map for Bihar.
He also dared the BJP to break his Janata Dal United (JDU), instead of just making statements that it was disintegrating.
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Claas tests partially electric propulsion for Lexion combinesedit
The German machinery manufacturer Claas is working on a hybrid propulsion system for Lexion combines. This system consists of both a diesel and an electric motor. The idea is for the electric motor to assist when the engine load increases. According to the manufacturer, this results in a stable engine speed.
Sangrur farmers relying on manual paddy harvest due to rainedit
Manual harvesting to cost more as combine harvesters can’t be used due to damp ground conditions after heavy rain; potato sowing delayed, too
Agricultural Harvester Market to Eyewitness Huge Growth | CLAAS, Dewulf, AGCOedit
Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Global Agricultural Harvester Market Insights, to 2028” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the study, you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market-associated stakeholders. The growth of the Agricultural Harvester Market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.
CNH expands high-tech harvesting stake with investment in Advanced Farm Technologiesedit
CNH continues to support the acceleration of smart harvesting technologies with a minority investment in the California-based start-up Advanced Farm Technologies, which specializes in the robotic harvesting of apples, strawberries and other fruits. The two businesses will partner to drive industry and ecosystem innovation by collaborating across R&D and commercialization.
Co-ops staff protest personnel shortage, pressure to buy agriculture machineryedit
Employees of Cooperative Societies across the region staged a protest on Tuesday demanding to fill vacancies and asking the officials to stop forcing them to purchase certain machineries, including harvester machines, drones and load vehicles, which are lying idle on the society premises.
The Sale of Harvesting Equipment in Europe to Reach 10,056 Units by 2028edit
Arizton publishes the latest research report on the Europe harvesting equipment market – industry outlook & forecast 2023-2028. The market is growing at a CAGR of 3.25% during 2022-2028.
The report examines the current state of the European harvesting equipment market and its dynamics from 2023 to 2028. It comprehensively overviews various factors driving market growth, constraints, and emerging trends. The study encompasses both the demand and supply aspects of the industry. Furthermore, it includes profiles and analyses of leading companies and several other prominent firms operating within this sector.
Farmers use a Combine Harvester machine for harvesting in a paddy field on the outskirts of Jammuedit
Farmers use a Combine Harvester machine for harvesting in a paddy field on the outskirts of Jammu
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Rain deficit raises concerns for crops in Andhra Pradeshedit
The conclusion of the south-west monsoon has left Andhra Pradesh with a significant water deficit, reaching 13 per cent.
Southwest monsoon withdraws from India, winter rains likely in 3 days: IMDedit
The southwest monsoon made a complete withdrawal from India on Thursday, four days after the normal date of 15 October, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The northeast monsoon, which brings the winter rains, will likely mark its onset in the next three days.
Punjab: Farmers, experts worried as rain could delay paddy harvest by fortnightedit
State agriculture director Jaswant Singh seeks report from all districts to assess impact on crop health, yield; assures affected growers of all assistance
Farm sector takes a hit due to deficient monsoon, stares at dipping reservoir levelsedit
India’s agriculture sector has taken a battering from a southwest monsoon that was both erratic and fell short of its normal level in an El Nino year.This resulted in both damage to standing crops as well as a reduction in the sown area under key crops such as pulses and oilseeds this year since more than half of the country’s farm area depends on the rains for raising crops. This could spell more trouble ahead as recourse may now have to be taken to expensive imports to fill the gap and keep prices in check.
It’s not just farmers. Businesses and economic policymakers also need to incorporate climate change into growth modelsedit
This year has seen India record its warmest ever February and the driest August since time-series temperature and rainfall data became available from 1901. On top of these, rains were well above normal in March, April and May, while the southwest monsoon arrived a week late on June 8, but covered the entire country six days ahead by July 2.
Explained: How is ‘below normal’ monsoon 2023 impacting India’s economyedit
Deficit of 6% in the country overall; about 31% of India received less than normal rainfall.
Eight Mysuru taluks record severe drought in Karnatakaedit
Eight taluks of Mysuru district are reeling under severe drought conditions which has led to an estimated loss of ₹508.62 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.
According to officials, approximately 75,160 hectares of crops have been damaged in the district, with the agricultural sector taking a massive hit. To alleviate the suffering of farmers, an estimated ₹ 60.23 crore is urgently needed as ‘input subsidy’ in accordance with the centre’s National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines, officials added.
CM Siddaramaiah briefs central team, says Karnataka facing ‘green drought’edit
A green drought is generally understood to mean a period when there is limited rainfall due to which there is growth of new plants, but the growth is insubstantial.
India’s 2023 monsoon hit five-year low due to El Nino, agriculture under threatedit
ndia’s monsoon rainfall for the year 2023 has hit a five-year low, marking the lowest since 2018 due to El Nino.
This made August the driest month in over a century, according to the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD). The monsoon season, which is crucial for India’s $3 trillion economy, provides nearly 70 per cent of the rain needed to irrigate crops and replenish reservoirs and aquifers.
Silage
यहां तैयार होता है पशुओं के लिए पौष्टिक आहार, मशीन लगाकर शुरू किया ‘साइलेज’ का प्रोडक्शनedit
हरदोई के किसान नवाचारों की ओर बढ़ रहे हैं. अब खेती-बाड़ी सिर्फ आजीविका कमाने का एकमात्र जरिया नहीं रहा, बल्कि और फसलों की ओर भी किसानों की रुचि विकसित हो रही है, जो अच्छा मुनाफा देने के साथ-साथ कम समय और कम खर्च में ही पैदा हो जाती है.
हरदोई में एक शख्स के द्वारा दूसरे जनपद से आकर लीज पर जमीन लेकर साइलेज प्रोडक्शन का काम किया जा रहा है. पहले तो खुद के इस्तेमाल के लिए प्रोडक्शन कर रहे थे. लेकिन अब उसे बेच कर लाखों की कमाई भी कर रहे हैं.
Claas Jag 980 a success but silage lurches from perfect to painfuledit
It has been a harvest season of extremes for East Kilbride contractor Jim Watt, with a stonking first cut of silage preceding a stinking second.
But the decision to replace two Claas Jaguars, a 970 and 840, with a single 980 proved a shrewd move as the grass crops got heavier and the conditions more challenging.
Stubble Burning
Farm fires drop by 56% in Punjab, 40% in Haryana this year, early data showsedit
The Punjab government is aiming to reduce farm fires by 50 per cent this winter season and eliminate stubble burning in six districts.
Punjab stubble burning: Farmers strike gold selling paddy straw to businessesedit
With about 31 lakh hectares of paddy area, Punjab produces around 180-200 lakh tonne of straw every year, of which 120 lakh tonne is under management through in-situ (mixing crop residue in fields) and around 30 lakh tonne through ex-situ (using stubble as fuel) methods.
Stubble burning: Punjab sees 1,068 farm fires, highest in a single day this seasonedit
Out of the total 5,254 farm fires reported so far, Amritsar constituted the bulk of crop residue burning cases at 1,060, followed by 646 in Tarn Taran, 590 in Patiala, 540 in Sangrur and 505 in Ferozepur, as per the data.
This Punjab farmer earned Rs 16 lakh last year by trying to curb stubble burningedit
Stubble burning being considered one of the major contributors to air pollution in north India has always bothered this farmer from Ferozepur Kuthala village in Punjab’s Malerkotla district.
Haryana records 36% decline in farm firesedit
This is for the third consecutive year that the state reported a fall in farm fires. During kharif harvesting season from September 15 to November 30, 2022, Haryana reported 3,661 incidents of stubble burning against 6,987 in 2021.
Agri dept takes steps to discourage farmers from burning stu ..edit
With incidents of stubble burning rising in the state, the agri dept has taken measures to reach out to farmers and educate them to create regarding its harmful effects.
Delayed harvesting behind drop in farm fires: Expertsedit
The perception of farm fires being under control, they say, then becomes problematic as the menace is likely to worsen in the coming weeks — given the limited window available for the timely sowing of the rabi crop
Haryana Sees Drop In Stubble Burning Cases; 714 Incidents Reported In Harvest Season This Yearedit
Haryana government on Monday claimed that a remarkable reduction in stubble burning incidents had been seen in the state during the ongoing paddy harvest season this year so far, compared to the previous year.
According to official information, 714 cases of stubble burning had been reported this harvest season so far, whereas during the same period in 2022, there were 893 cases of stubble burning. In 2021, the number was significantly higher at 1508. In contrast, the neighboring state of Punjab has reported 1,794 incidents of stubble burning this year, an official statement held.
Delhi air quality: Karnal Agriculture department notes significant decline in stubble burning casesedit
The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR crossed 301, pushing the government to deploy special teams to check for local factors contributing to worsening air quality.
PAU sensitises farmers on stubble burningedit
The camp held in collaboration with the department of agriculture and farmers’ welfare under Rural Awareness Work Experience Program (RAWE) witnessed participation of about 70 farmers.
Crop residue is not a burning issue in these villagesedit
Even as crop residue burning has become a menace in the state, farmers in a few villages farmers in few villages are setting examples by not burning stubble.
Stubble burning damages quality of soil: Agri secyedit
As the paddy harvesting is to begin in the districts of Patna and Magadh divisions in the next couple of weeks, the state agriculture department, already fearing the menace of stubble burning, has cautioned farmers against it.
Stubble burning: Farms burn as Punjab farmers junk machines bought to manage crop residueedit
Farmers said that the Super SMS increases diesel costs and operational time and it is more cost-effective to harvest without these attachment.
Stubble burning Delhi govt to launch drive for spraying Pusa bio-decomposer in paddy fields on Fridayedit
The Delhi government on Thursday said it will launch a drive on October 13 for spraying the Pusa bio-decomposer in paddy fields for free to check stubble burning, which contributes to high levels of air pollution in the city in winters.
Haryana cabinet approves paddy stubble management policyedit
ET EnergyWorld – Online
The Haryana Cabinet on Wednesday approved a paddy stubble management policy, aimed to harness the straw for sustainable energy and eliminate crop residue burning by 2027. The “Haryana Ex-Situ Management of Paddy Straw Policy 2023” is aimed to harness paddy straw for sustainable energy and eliminate crop residue burning by 2027, said an official statement after a meeting of the cabinet, which was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. After the cabinet meeting, Khattar said that this policy marks a significant stride in promoting efficient paddy straw utilization while discouraging harmful residue burning.
Delhi’s smoky siege: The relentless aftermath of stubble burningedit
India Today – Online
Delhi, a bustling global city, is under an increasing environmental siege. Oscillating trends of stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana create a toxic cocktail that hangs heavily over the capital, threatening its air and inhabitants. Delhi’s Dual Challenge: Already wrestling with urban pollutants, Delhi also faces amplified threats from the erratic burning trends in its neighbouring states. The cumulative impact? A potential health time bomb.
From ‘Parali’ to Pellets, Can Punjab Govt’s Ambitious Plan Curb Stubble Burning This Time? | Reportedit
The Punjab government claims to have implemented measures to discourage stubble burning; private units are set up to handle paddy straw and convert it into an alternate and ‘harmless’ fuel. But farmers in Patiala have denied having any such process in place
Changemaker: This technique used by a Punjab farmer helps stop stubble burning, reduces water requirementedit
Bhambu claims his kinnow fruits are of high quality and traders (wholesalers and those with fruit waxing plants) make advance bookings, saving him from going and selling his produce at the mandis.
Paddy straw burning seen to decline this yearedit
During September 15 – November 30, 2022, there was a decline of 25% in stubble burning events at 69,615 across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh compared to 2021.
Centre allocates ₹600 crore to curb stubble burningedit
Punjab and Haryana, the states with the highest number of farm fires, have already received ₹200 crore as the first installment.
Stubble burning More than 650 farm fires recorded in Punjab till October 4 data showsedit
More than 650 incidents of stubble burning have been reported in Punjab so far, according to data from the Ludhiana-based Punjab Remote Sensing Centre.According to the data, Punjab recorded 656 active fire incidents from September 15 to October 4.On Wednesday, the state witnessed 95 stubble burning incidents, the data showed. On the same day in 2021 and 2022, the state had recorded 23 and 65 farm fires, respectively.Of the 95 stubble burning cases, Amritsar district contributed the most with 48, followed by 19 in Tarn Taran, eight in Patiala and seven in Kapurthala. Amritsar and Tarn Taran are accounting for the maximum straw burning incidents as harvesting has already begun in these districts.
Punjab sees 66% jump in farm fires than last: Dataedit
Punjab witnessed another 119 incidents of stubble burning on Monday, taking the total count to 456 as compared to 275 in the corresponding period last year.
Delhi government has done well to prepare for pollution. It needs to frame long-term solutionsedit
The Delhi government claims a 40 per cent reduction in pollution over the last nine years. But the fact also is that the plans have been found wanting several times in this period when meteorological conditions turn unfavourable.
354 Stubble Burning Incidents in a Fortnight Mark a 123% Increaseedit
Nonetheless, the Centre maintains hope that there will be a decline in cases by the end of the season, attributed to the various measures it has put into action.
Gurdaspur district launches novel initiative to curb stubble burningedit
Not just farmers, villages which report zero stubble burning in the harvesting season will also get the ‘vatavaran de rakhe’ certificates and will be prioritised for any development project
Delhi pollution scare: Farmers in Punjab burn stubble, say they have no other optionedit
After the paddy harvest, farmers in Punjab are now preparing for the next sowing season, and to prepare the fields, they are burning the stubble in the fields. Visuals from Amritsar show farmers setting the stubble on fire, saying they have no other way to dispose the crop residue. They also claim that the government is needlessly targeting them as it ignoring industries that cause much greater pollution. It may be recalled that stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and UP contribute to increasing pollution in Delhi.
Tractor industry
Domestic tractor sales likely to pick up in the second half of 2023-24edit
Rating agency ICRA pointed out that the domestic tractor industry volumes remained healthy and represented a 12 percent YoY growth in FY2023, touching an all-time high of 9.45 lakh units
International Tractors Limited (ITL) launches fast-charging compact e-tractor ‘Solis’ seriesedit
It takes 20 units of electricity to charge the SV Series, and it’ll run for 6 hours at full charge. That’s way cheaper than a regular diesel tractor, which would need 6 liters of diesel to last 6 hours.
Mahindra & Mahindra Establishing Tractor Assembly Plant in Tanzaniaedit
In a significant development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, India’s renowned automotive manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced its plans to establish a tractor assembly plant in the country. This strategic move aims to support the nation’s burgeoning agricultural industry, enhancing the availability of reliable equipment.
International Tractors launches 5 new tractor series for global market, introduces all-electric SV seriesedit
India’s largest tractor exporter, International Tractors Ltd (ITL), has launched five new series of tractors, including an all-electric range, for the global market. The company sells tractors under the Sonalika and Solis brands across the globe.
The Green Revolution in India: Harnessing Electric Tractors for Sustainable Agricultureedit
ndia, country with a rich agricultural heritage, has been at the forefront of the global Green Revolution. This transformative movement, initiated in the mid-20th century, marked a turning point in Indian agriculture, significantly boosting crop yields and food production through the adoption of modern farming practices, including the use of high-yielding crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides.
However, with the advent of the 21st century, there is a pressing need to reevaluate farming practices in light of environmental sustainability. One promising avenue is the integration of electric tractors into modern agriculture. In this article, we will delve into the advantages and challenges of adopting electric tractors in the Indian agricultural landscape.
Sonalika records highest tractor sales in H1 FY’24edit
Sonalika Tractors in H1 FY’24, has registered a record 78,793 tractor sales which is powered by its highest domestic sales growth in the industry. With the dominant performance, the company has also attained staggering 15.8% market share in September’23.
International Tractors Limited (ITL) launched 5 new tractor series under the brand Solisedit
International Tractors Limited (ITL) launched 5 tractors, including their electric model – Solis SV Series to transform the world farming landscape. These new series offer a superior blend of advanced technology, power, and versatility to enhance productivity and efficiency for farming communities worldwide. The new product launch happened concurrently with ITL’s global conference ‘Global Partners Summit (GPS) 200’ with 200 channel partners members from various countries of the world.
International Tractors to invest Rs 1,000 crore in new plant, R&D operationsedit
The homegrown tractor maker has unveiled five new products including an all-electric tractor for international markets and will set up a dedicated 100,000-unit capacity export plant adjacent to its existing facility in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute inks Memorandum of Understanding with Mahindraedit
The Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India based in Hisar, Haryana, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of India’s foremost manufacturers of tractors and agricultural machinery Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., Mumbai. This strategic partnership aims to foster skill development among the youth, equipping them with the necessary expertise for a career in the field of farm mechanization.
कार नहीं किसान ने खरीदा लग्जरी ट्रैक्टर और बेलर मशीन, 5 मिनट में हो जाता है कई घंटे का कामedit
किसान पराली नहीं जलाएं इसको लेकर हरियाणा सरकार अपनी तरफ से कई मुहिम चला रही है. सरकार की इस मुहिम का साथ कैथल के रहने वाले बलबीर उर्फ बीरो भी दे रहे हैं. उन्होंने इंग्लैंड से महंगा ट्रैक्टर और रूस से बेलर मशीन मंगाया है, जो मिनटों में पराली-प्रबंधन का काम पूरा कर देती है.
VST Tillers, HTC Investments join hands to launch ‘best-in-class’ tractorsedit
The tractors were showcased at various agricultural and trade fairs across the country over the past few months to incorporate farmers’ feedback and include features for best suitability.
Escorts Sept sales: Tractor sales down 11.2%; construction machine sales upedit
Escorts Kubota Limited reported an 11.2 per cent decline in its tractor sales for September 2023 compared with the same period last year. The company sold 10,114 units of tractors in September 2023, whereas the number stood at 11,384 in September 2022. Exports of tractors also took a hit, declining 11.9 per cent as the export volume dropped from 848 units in September 2022 to 747 units in September 2023.