Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
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%.
Harvest Machine
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
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
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
Tractor industry
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.