Media Monitor
| Category | Stories |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Industry | 14 |
| Balers | 1 |
| CLAAS Global Mentions | 15 |
| CLAAS Mentions | 4 |
| Competition | 15 |
| Dairy Farming | 5 |
| Technology in Agriculture | 9 |
| Govt. Policies | 3 |
| Harvest Machine | 3 |
| Monsoon + Indian Agriculture | 3 |
| Paddy in India | 12 |
| Stubble Burning | 25 |
| Tractor industry | 7 |
Agriculture Industry
Can precision agriculture unlock the potential of crops?edit
It could be the next farming revolution to meet the challenges of the future
Need for climate-smart agriculture in Indiaedit
Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems
Govt should provide more than 100 days of MGNREGA work to combat rural stress, says former agriculture secretaryedit
T Nanda Kumar argues that the government should go beyond the minimum number of days set out in the statute, and suggests that it can also increase disbursal under PDS, especially in pockets where the need is particularly felt.
Amid drought and rain deficit, rabi sowing slows in Maharashtraedit
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde has expressed concern that the area under rabi sowing is likely to decrease by 7.89 lakh hectares in 2023-24.
World Bank-aided project: Kerala to set up agri-marketing outlets……edit
Thiruvananthapuram: Retail chains for value-added agricultural products to be set up across the state as a part of the ‘Kera’ initiative aided by the World Bank.
State inks MoU with Dubai company for export of fruits, vegetablesedit
To promote export of agriculture and allied sector products from Arunachal Pradesh, the state Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based Lulu Hypermarket.
The key to food security: Soil testing for sustainable agricultureedit
In a world where the global population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, the pressure on our agricultural systems to produce enough food is greater than ever. Achieving food security, the state in which all people have consistent access to enough safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life, is a pressing concern. However, this goal is intrinsically tied to the health of our soils, and the solution to this challenge lies in soil testing for sustainable agriculture.
Soil testing is not merely a technicality but a vital practice that ensures both nutrition for the crops and food security for the people. In this article, we will explore the significance of soil testing ...
ICAR Revolutionizes Agriculture with Pusa Bio-Decomposer, A Game-Changer for Stubble Managementedit
A survey conducted among paddy farmers in the area uncovered a prevalent lack of knowledge regarding the Pusa bio-decomposer, along with doubts about its effectiveness.
Jammu Farmers Face Labor Shortage for Basmati Rice Harvestedit
Farmers in the border areas of Arnia in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a grave shortage of labourers for the harvest of Basmati rice following cross-border firing and shelling last week. Most of the labourers who come from other parts of India have left the area following the ceasefire violation.
India needs rural model that focuses on income from non-farm sources: Chandedit
India needs a new rural development model that focuses on adequate income from non-farm sources for part-time farmers, especially those who are small and marginal.
Govt giving priority to farming sector: Yanthanedit
Advisor of Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan on Wednesday asserted that state government was giving priority to farming sector in order to enable farmers embrace modern and sustainable agricultural methods to ensure increased productivity and to meet the demands.
Addressing the “National seminar on sustainable emerging approach in Agri-business development” at School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Medziphema, he said in the past agriculture sector faced challenges due to inadequate farm and market infrastructure, deficiencies in post-harvest management, value addition, and processing facilities.
Pre-harvest maintenance key to maximising yields and avoiding downtimeedit
For Wayne Bolam of Bolam Contract Harvesting, downtime from machinery breakdowns or lack of replacement parts is something he can ill afford at harvest time.
His business, based in Dalby Queensland, harvests cereal crops from Northern Queensland to southern Victoria covering approximately 45,000 to 50,000 acres of cereal crops per year ranging from wheat, barley, chickpeas, mung beans, corn, and sorghum.
Agri varsity to sign deal with Anertedit
The Times of India
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) aims to save Rs 36 lakh it spend on power bills annually as it signs an agreement with Anert.
ATM agriculture: There are reasons as to why there is so much resistance to the idea of natural farmingedit
It is different. In this case, science promotes competition in the plants so that they can build soil reservoirs of fungi and bacteria and everything underneath we know little about.
Balers
The economics of balers — big-bucks machines that run for hardly 40 daysedit
Imagine investing Rs 18 lakh in a machine that runs for barely 40 days of the year. That’s what Punjab’s baler operators – who cut the standing paddy stubble from farmers’ fields and supply it as compacted blocks to user industries – are now doing and also making some money from that investment.
CLAAS Global Mentions
DIMO Care Camp helps farmers prepare for Maha seasonedit
DIMO Agribusinesses concluded the “DIMO Care Camp,” a complimentary tractor service camp strategically organized in agricultural regions across the island. The camp, which was aimed at assisting farmers in their season preparations, garnered significant participation from a large number of tractor owners, marking its success.
Agritechnica enjoys record attendance with 470,000 visitorsedit
With a record 470,000 visitors from 149 countries, Agritechnica has had a much-welcomed return to the machinery exhibition calendar.
Title: Agritechnica 2023: Claas unveils prototype electric telescopic handleredit
Claas unveiled a prototype Scorpion 732e battery-powered electric telehandler at Agritechnica, which is a joint development with Liebherr.
Claas swaps diesel for electric in Scorpion 732e telehandleredit
Farmers open to switching their diesel-powered telehandler for an electric alternative might soon have another option. Claas and Liebherr have worked together to develop a Scorpion 732e packing one 90kW (121hp) electric motor to drive the wheels and a second, of the same size, to provide hydraulic power.
AGRITECHNICA VIDEO: How does the Claas autonomous tractor work?edit
International Industrial Vehicle Technology
Claas’s vice president for advanced development of tractors and implements Dr Jan Wieckhorst, tells iVT editor Tom Stone more about the autonomous system installed on its new 12.590 TerraTrack machine, which won an Agritechnica Silver Innovation Award in collaboration with with implement manufacturer Amazone and agricultural robot OEM AgXeed, at the Agritechnica expo in Hanover.
Claas bring hybrid engineering to a new combine conceptedit
Using a smaller engine with a generator linked to a battery module, the design fixes the engine at a constant operating speed, with the option to power aspects of the vehicle electrically, or provide a short-term power boost for particular functions, such as operating the unloading auger.
Claas surprises with prototype autonomous Xerion tractoredit
The Xerion 12.590 TerraTrac is equipped with three Lidar sensors and has eight cameras around it to detect obstacles. The manufacturer has also installed technology to allow the tractor to automatically follow driving tracks and monitor work processes.
AGRITECHNICA: Claas Xerion lands Tractor of the Year awardedit
International Industrial Vehicle Technology
Traction efficiency, comfort, connectivity and sustainability – with these strong arguments, the new Xerion 12.650 Terra Trac from Claas convinced the international Tractor of the Year jury. In the main category of the renowned award, the large tractor presented in summer 2023 prevailed against three competitors.
CLAAS commemorates milestone year of JAGUAR forage harvesteredit
In celebration of 50 years of its iconic JAGUAR forage harvester, CLAAS of America, Omaha, Nebraska, has introduced special equipment packages on various models. While all 2024 JAGUAR forage harvesters are considered “anniversary editions,” all models ordered with the Operator Comfort Package (a $874 option) will receive a special 50th anniversary graphics and accessory package at no additional cost.
Agriculture Robots Market projected to reach USD 28,410.71 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period of 2023-2030 – pronounced by MarketDigits in its recent study.edit
Agriculture Robots Market, by Product Type (Agricultural UAV, Driverless Agricultural Tractors, Agricultural Milking Robots, Automated Agricultural Harvesting Machine), Application (Agricultural Robots for Field Farming, Agricultural Robots for Dairy Management, Agricultural Robots for Indoor Farming, Agricultural Robots for Horticulture), Offering (Agricultural Robot Hardware- Automated & Controlled System, Agricultural Robot Sensor & Monitoring Device, Agricultural Robot Software Service), and Region.
Bigger booms add more bangedit
At next week’s Agritechnica Event – in Hanover, Germany – Amazone will showcase several tweaks to its sprayer line-up, alongside the arrival of some new additions. One such ‘newbie’ will be the Panterra 7004, with a tank capacity of 6,600 litres. It joins the existing 4504 and, like the 4,500 litre version which is now adorned with the latest Claas supplied cab, the big self-propelled sprayer shares the same ‘wet’ setup controls and spraying hardware.
Germany Agriculture Equipment Market Size, Share, Sales Forecast, Regional Outlook, Competitive Landscape, & Forecast 2023-2028 – Arizton edit
Arizton’s latest research report states that the Germany agricultural equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 3.54% during 2022-2028. The report considers the present scenario of the Germany agriculture equipment market and its market dynamics for 2023-2028.
Claas adds to its tractor offeringsedit
Germany-based Claas has been making moves in recent years to expand the global reach and product line it offers farmers in several countries. But July was a unique first for the brand as it launched a new tractor line in North America, making that the first major launch of new models outside Europe for the brand. The company chose to unveil them at the Ag in Motion farm show in Langham, Sask., in July.
Claas adds to its tractor offeringsedit
Germany-based Claas has been making moves in recent years to expand the global reach and product line it offers farmers in several countries. But July was a unique first for the brand as it launched a new tractor line in North America, making that the first major launch of new models outside Europe for the brand. The company chose to unveil them at the Ag in Motion farm show in Langham, Sask., in July.
CLAAS Mentions
CLAAS India appoints Sriram Kannan as new India CEO & MDedit
CLAAS Agricultural Machinery Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German agriculture machinery manufacturers and the pioneer in multi-crop harvesting, has announced the appointment of Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for CLAAS India.
CLAAS India appoints Sriram Kannan as new India CEO & MDedit
Bengaluru based CLAAS Agricultural Machinery Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German agriculture machinery manufacturers and the pioneer in multi-crop harvesting, has announced the appointment of Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for CLAAS India.
CLAAS Agricultural Machinery appoints Sriram Kannan as new India CEO & MDedit
CLAAS Agricultural Machinery, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German agriculture machinery manufacturers and the pioneer in multi-crop harvesting, has announced the appointment of Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for CLAAS India.
CLAAS India Appoints Sriram Kannan as New India CEO & MDedit
CLAAS Agricultural Machinery Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German agriculture machinery manufacturers and the pioneer in multi-crop harvesting, has announced the appointment of Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for CLAAS India.
Competition
Mahindra unveils CNG Tractor at Agrovision Nagpuredit
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, unveiled its first CNG mono fuel tractor on its popular Yuvo tractor platform, at Agrovision, Nagpur, Central India’s largest Agri Summit. The unveiling took place on the inaugural day of the four-day summit in the esteemed presence of Shri. Nitin Gadkari, the Honourable Minister of Road, Transport, and Highway, Government of India.
New Comfort Ride™ cab for T4V and T4N vineyard tractors launched at SITEVI 2023edit
New Holland is using SITEVI 2023 as the launchpad for its new Comfort Ride™ cab suspension system on T4V and T4N vineyard tractors, bringing the health and productivity benefits of greater comfort and fatigue reduction to operators. The cab suspension, well established on higher powered New Holland tractors, needed to be adapted to vineyard’s width.
Mahindra unveils mono-fuel CNG tractoredit
Mahindra Tractors, one of India’s leading tractor brand has unveiled its first CNG mono-fuel tractor on the Yuvo tractor platform, at Agrovision, Nagpur, which is said to be central India’s largest Agri Summit. The unveiling took place on the inaugural day of the four-day summit in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road, Transport, and Highway, Government of India.
Solis Tractors showcases new tractor series and electric mowers at Agritechnica 2023edit
Solis Tractors, part of the Sonalika Group showcased its new tractors and electric mowers at Agritechnica 2023. The tractor series the company says are designed with compact dimensions and advanced emission control systems in mind, cater to the demanding standards of global markets, including the US and Europe.
MFOI 2023, Sponsored by Mahindra Tractors, Gains Momentum with Dhanuka Agritech on Boardedit
In a momentous collaboration, the Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023, sponsored by Mahindra Tractors, welcomes India’s leading agro-chemical company, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, as its esteemed co-sponsor. Dhanuka’s involvement not only underscores its dedication to the farming sector but also brings expertise, innovation, and a deep-seated commitment to the welfare of farmers.
TAFE rolls out electric, hydrogen-powered concept tractors for European marketedit
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. (TAFE) unveiled E30, an electric tractor, and a hydrogen-powered concept tractor for the European market at the recently concluded Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover, Germany.
Agritechnica 2023: Ex-Claas forage wagons reborn under Fliegl banneredit
Fliegl has revived the Cargos forage wagon range deemed surplus to requirements by Claas. There was little time for major design changes, with just six months separating the completion of the deal (September 2022) and the reopening of the production line (March 2023).
Government Asks 112 Companies To Give Right To Repair Their Products To Consumersedit
Recently, the Indian government nudged a total of 112 top companies from the electronics, automobiles, farm equipment, and white goods sectors to sign up for the right to repair their products so that consumers prevent obsolescence. A top official of the government said the authorities have asked 112 top firms across a wide range of sectors to ensure that their customers enjoy the right to repair their products.
New Holland CR11 and T7.270 Methane Power CNG win Farm Machine Award 2024edit
New Holland’s new CR11 Combine Harvester and its T7.270 Methane Power CNG Tractor are both winners at the coveted Farm Machine 2024 (formerly Machine of the Year) award, taking home honors in the Combine Harvester and Upper Class Tractors categories respectively. The awards were announced at Agritechnica 2023 in Hanover, Germany, on November 14th 2023.
Tata AutoComp and Fortaco inaugurate advanced tractor cabin plant in Chakanedit
Tata AutoComp has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility for state-of-the-art cabins for tractors and off-highway equipment at Chakan, Pune. The two companies had partnered for this project in June 2019. These cabins are developed in collaboration with Fortaco, the globally renowned design engineering and manufacturing solutions provider and the leading European strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment. The new facility promises to revolutionise the agricultural industry by offering safe, advanced, ergonomic and innovative cabin solutions for tractors.
‘Mahindra Tractors’ in its Top Gear; Clutches ‘Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023’ Title Sponsorshipedit
Scheduled to take place from Dec 6 – Dec 8, 2023, at Pusa Grounds in the heart of New Delhi, the ‘Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023’ will be the perfect amalgamation of award ceremonies, exhibitions, business opportunities, and seminars during the three-day event.
New Holland presents flagship CR11 harvester at Agritechnica 2023edit
New Holland has previewed its new CR11 combine at Agritechnica 2023. The trade fair is taking place at Deutsche Messe in Hanover, Germany (12 – 18 November). The CR11 is a new machine which is said to carry on the legacy of the flagship CR line. The previous CR10.90 is reported to hold the word record for the highest harvest in eight hours – 797.656 tons.
Sonalika clocks highest ever YTD (Apr-Oct’23) overall market share of 15%edit
Indian tractor brand, Sonalika Tractors has clocked its highest ever YTD (Apr-Oct’23) overall market share of 15% and stands among top market share gainers and continued to be among the leading performers in the domestic industry. The achievement also includes a record 18,002 overall tractor sales recorded during October’23.
Growth in tractor industry likely to be flat or marginal: Bharat Madan of Escorts Kubotaedit
Madan also noted that the construction segment is displaying remarkable growth and will likely register 40-50 percent growth backed by the government’s infrastructure spend.
CNH releases its eighth edition of A Sustainable Yearedit
CNH demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future with the eighth edition of A Sustainable Year. This digital magazine features innovation and sustainability developments from the past year. Read about how we rolled out our priorities, diligently working to meet our sustainability goals.
Dairy Farming
Milk, egg, meat, wool output increased in 2022-23: Govt dataedit
Production of milk, egg, meat and wool increased in the country during 2022-23 over the previous financial year, but output of eggs and meat has registered higher growth compared with milk and wool in the year over 2021-22, shows the latest ‘basic animal husbandry statistics’ that factored in the output survey held during the March 2022-February 2023 period.
Government focusing on dairy farming, says CM Naveen Patnaikedit
The chief minister further said under the 5T initiative of the state government, an ultra-modern dairy plant of five lakh litre capacity per day has been established at Arilo.
Odisha: Milk availability in state 1/3rd of national averageedit
Nabard has underlined lack of desired level of support from state govt to OMFED for increasing milk production
Jayen Mehta at Idea Exchange: ‘We champion circular economy… a dairy co-op can transform into an energy company’edit
Jayen Mehta took over as the Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (which owns the Amul brand) in January 2023.
Technology in Agriculture
Here’s how innovative practices are helping farmers battle water scarcityedit
Innovation is the buzzword across sectors and keeping up with the times, the agriculture sector is also looking at ingenious ways to boost productivity and usher in sustainable practices as climate concerns threaten to upend the ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence, other technologies can scale up India’s agriculture: ASSOCHAM studyedit
Technologies like artificial intelligence and analytics can significantly improve efficiency in Indian agriculture even as integration of data-driven practices will be pivotal for informed decision-making across the agri-supply chain, according to an ASSOCHAM report.
The Future of Precision Agriculture Resides in Agricultural Intelligenceedit
According to the United Nations, the world’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, and the growing demand for food, feed, fiber, and fuel is putting immense pressure on global agriculture. To address this challenge, precision agriculture has emerged as a transformative solution, empowering farmers to optimize their resources while increasing crop yields and reducing environmental impact. However, the future of precision agriculture extends beyond just automation and data collection.
Embracing artificial intelligence in agricultural practicesedit
The valley of Kashmir is not only famous for its mesmerizing landscapes but is also home to a diverse and rich agricultural heritage. Over the years, the agriculture sector which is the lifeline of Kashmir’s economy is under severe threat from many challenges like climate change, pests, diseases, and outdated farming practices.
India is set for an AI transformation: From farming to factories and beyondedit
In recent years, India has taken a lead with digital adoption and innovation, be it in the field of governance with digital public goods, or as seen in the enactment of legislation that’s in line with a progressive policy. This has helped foster entrepreneurship and grow the country’s startup ecosystem to become the third largest globally. As India looks to become the third largest economy in the world, artificial intelligence (AI) will play an important role in unlocking the productivity of its people and industries, and achieving its ambitions.
Advanced Technologies in Agricultureedit
Agriculture sector has been the back bone of any country’s wellbeing and economic growth for centuries. However, with growing population and urbanization, less interest of present and coming generations in hard work intensive agriculture sector, this sector needs lots of technological advances which can make the agriculture sustainable.
Agritechnica 2023: more convenience and insight through precisionedit
At the upcoming Agritechnica in Hanover, automation, smart farming, and robotics are more prominent than ever. The common thread among the innovations in precision agriculture is that they provide more convenience and insight. Doing more with less fertilizer, crop protection agents, soil pressure, and labor, while simultaneously gaining more insight. That seems to be the common theme among the innovations in precision agriculture that have been announced prior to Agritechnica.
Need to embrace digital agriculture and smart farming: Yanthanedit
The inaugural program of the National Seminar on “Sustainable Emerging Approach in Agri-business Development,” organized by Department of Agricultural Economics, NU: SAS was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall, School of Agricultural Sciences, NU, Medziphema Campus on November 1 with Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor for Agriculture as special guest.
Drones Transforming the Indian Agricultural Sector: A Path to Sustainable Prosperityedit
Govt. Policies
Need to examine use of farm subsidiesedit
The path ahead for the agrarian sector is replete with potholes and pitfalls even if the authorities decide to go slow with their reformist initiatives
The double-whammy from falling farm exportsedit
India’s agricultural exports have fallen 11.6% year-on-year in April-September. This comes on the back of the Narendra Modi government imposing bans/restrictions on the shipments of various commodities – from wheat and rice to sugar – and global prices easing from their peaks scaled immediately after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Over 1 lakh apply for subsidy on certified wheat seeds: Punjab ministeredit
Agriculture and farmers welfare minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said 21,842 invoices of 8,736.8 quintal seeds have already been uploaded on the department’s portal. The subsidy for wheat seeds is being provided for a maximum of five acres area per farmer
Harvest Machine
Harvesting machine becomes support for paddy harvestingedit
Due no availability of labourers for paddy harvesting, many farmers are now opting for harvesting machine to harvest their field quickly and prepare the field for rabi crop.
How to solve the problem of stubble burningedit
Till a few decades ago, crop residue, including stubble, was used as dry fodder for livestock or as fuel for the kitchen or incorporated in-situ in soil. It wasn’t burnt, at least not on a large scale. Things started changing in the 1990s. Two factors contributed.
Paddy harvesting with harvester and minjai thresheredit
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Bad Kharif, Worse Monsoon: Inside India’s Food Security Doubtsedit
What is needed is transparency on food and weather data, and stricter control on agri-processors and food warehouses, so that India doesn’t get trapped in a food speculation trap again.
Subdued northeast monsoon double whammy for farmersedit
With the southeast monsoon being declared a failure and northeast monsoon yet to fully kick in although a month has passed, a rare phenomenon according to experts – Karnataka appears to be heading for a prolonged drought.
Rain deficit badly impacts agriculture, drinking water sources in APedit
A deficit in rainfall even during the peak rainy season of the Dasara festival had an adverse impact on agriculture and drinking water sources across the state.
The abnormal rise in temperatures continued in many parts of AP, resembling a hot summer even during the normal season with cold climatic conditions. Despite the predictions of rain on Garudotsham in Tirumala, there were no showers a week ago during the holy brahmotsavalu of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
Paddy in India
Paddy production rises five per cent despite three per cent drop in area under cultivation in Keralaedit
Paddy production went up by 5% in the state in 2022-23 despite a 3% year-on-year decline in the total area under cultivation. This was revealed in a report on an experimental participatory paddy farming project released by the economics and statistics department on Saturday.
At 20,993 MT, Himachal’s paddy procurement reaches record-highedit
The farmers in Himachal are reaping benefits as the paddy procurement in the state has surpassed last year’s purchase to touch 20,993 MT, officials said on Saturday. Farmers have sold paddy worth ₹45 crore to the government.
Curtains on last harvest of now banned Pusa 44 paddy varietyedit
Over the last few weeks, farmers in Punjab have been busy harvesting what is expected to be the last crop of the long-duration Pusa 44 paddy variety, which was sown over 17% area this season in the state. While the state government last month announced a ban on the water guzzling variety that also adds to the stubble burning menace, a growing number of farmers are open to switching to the recommended variety of PR-126.
28,000 Hectare of Paddy Across 15 Districts of Assam Damaged in Pest Attackedit
More than 28,000 hectare of paddy across 15 districts of Assam have been damaged by a specific kind of caterpillar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. The Agriculture Department has supplied necessary pesticides and sprayers to contain the spread of the rice ear-cutting caterpillar or mythimna separata, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a post on X.
Crop cutting experiments present a positive picture: Paddy yield likely Punjab’s best everedit
Floods in various parts of Punjab during July and August and adverse weather conditions before and during paddy harvesting notwithstanding, the initial Crop Cutting Experiment (CCEs) results show an average increase of around 4.50 quintals per hectare yield as compared to last year. This encompasses both non-Basmati (paddy) and Basmati varieties.
Paddy procurement: ₹12,490 crore disbursed to paddy farmers: Haryana govtedit
The Haryana government on Thursday said that it has disbursed ₹12,490 crore to paddy farmers and ₹805 crore to millet producers during the ongoing kharif procurement season. This amount has been directly credited to the farmers’ bank accounts through the state’s e-purchase portal. The entire procurement process for kharif crops in the state has been carried out without any hassle, the spokesperson said.
Ideal wheat sowing period over, Punjab covers half of target areaedit
Racing against time, farmers in Punjab have completed wheat sowing in 55 per cent of the targeted 35 lakh hectares for the 2023-24 Rabi season. As of Tuesday, reports indicate that farmers had covered 19.47 lakh hectares and it is expected that the remainder will be covered in a week, coinciding with the ongoing paddy harvesting, which is left on around 7 per cent area.
Farmers asked to harvest 85% ripe paddy before rainsedit
With the Meteorological department predicting low-pressure-induced rains for four days beginning Wednesday in eight coastal districts, the state government has advised farmers in these areas to step up the paddy harvesting process which is in the ripening stage.
30% paddy yet to be harvested, officials fear sharp spike in stubble fire cases in Punjabedit
After a lull due to rain, the farms in Punjab have started burning again with state recording 2,611 such cases in the past two days, including 987 on Diwali night and 1,624 on Monday. No fires were recorded on November 9 and 10, while on November 11, only 104 fires were recorded in the state.
Haryana’s New Policy Aims To Stop Stubble Burning, Draw Investment In Paddy Straw-Based Projectsedit
Amid the rising air pollution throughout northern India, the Haryana Cabinet has unveiled a policy to eliminate crop residue and stubble burning. The state government has set a target to curb crop residue burning practices by 2027. As part of the paddy stubble management policy, the paddy straw would be used for sustainable energy.
Punjab govt affidavit seeking paddy-like MSP for other crops sparks war of wordsedit
The Punjab government’s suggestion to make crops other than paddy viable by providing incentives to farmers in order to stop stubble burning has sparked a war of words in the state with the Opposition accusing the Bhagwant Singh Mann government of making a case for stopping the minimum support price (MSP) on paddy.
Sudden rain lashes south Maha, damages paddy in Radhanagariedit
Raincoats and umbrellas came out and paddy crops in Radhanagari were washed away as rain made a sudden appearance in south Maharashtra on Wednesday. Over the last 24 hours (till Wednesday 12pm), Karad in Satara received 50mm rainfall and Radhanagari in Kolhapur 37.8mm.
Stubble Burning
Punjab, Haryana asked to come up with action plan to stop stubble burningedit
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to come up with an action plan to stop stubble burning for 2024. It further asked the state governments to prepare a time-bound action plan including various preventive steps for the next year.
Although fewer farm fire incidents, Agri dept takes steps to curb stubble burningedit
Amidst rising concerns over deteriorating air quality in Bhopal, the district administration on Sunday said while stubble (Parali) burning, is not a major issue in the district efforts are underway to educate farmers about alternative techniques for clearing their fields after harvesting without resorting to burning crop residues.
Although fewer farm fire incidents, Agri dept takes steps to curb stubble burningedit
North India can tackle smog using eco-friendly farm practices from the South, say expertsedit
Mulching, nitrogen-fixing have waned in the Indo-Gangetic Plain; but they are still being used in the Cauvery basin, according to scientists
Farm fire fighting: Punjab, Haryana fail to meet their action plan targetsedit
The stubble burning counts this season have surpassed 36,000 in Punjab and 2,200 in Haryana. While the total counts in these two states are less compared to last year, they have not been able to meet the targets in their state action plans for 2023 to reduce paddy residue burning events.
Dousing farm fires: SC urges Punjab, Centre to find alternative to paddy in the stateedit
The Supreme Court on November 21 urged the Centre and the Punjab government to keep politics aside and find an alternative to paddy cultivation in the northern state, where the groundwater has dried up in many parts and the burning of crop residue has become a health hazard.
Hry reports 39% fall in paddy stubble burningedit
Haryana’s agriculture department has reported a 39.7% decline in the burning of paddy stubble this year till Sunday, with close to 2,100 incidents as opposed to 3,400-odd between September 15 last year and November 19. Monday’s figure of 38 takes the total past 2,100, still on the lower side.
Why Punjab farmers are not using stubble management machinesedit
Several farm union leaders from Punjab alleged “technology mismatch” between tractors and the crop residue management (CRM) machines, saying that the stubble management machines were “inadequate”. They said that although most of the farmers in Punjab own small tractors of around 25 to 30 BHP, the CRM machines which are available or suggested to them require a heavy-duty tractor of up to 50 BHP as the machines are bulky and weigh up to 13 quintals.
Punjab records 637 farm fires as farmers continue to set paddy straw ablazeedit
Punjab on Saturday reported over 600 stubble-burning incidents with farmers in many districts continuing to set crop residue ablaze, thus defying the Supreme Court orders to halt the farm fires. Air quality indices remained in ‘very poor’ and ‘poor’ categories in many parts of Haryana and Punjab.
Punjab records 50% dip in stubble burning incidents in a dayedit
With paddy harvesting at its fag end, the state recorded 1,271 cases of stubble burning on Thursday (a dip of 51%), taking the total number of cases to 31,932 in this harvest season. The dip comes a day after the state reported 2,544 incidents on Wednesday. As per available information with the agriculture department, less than 5% of paddy is pending harvest in the state and the government has gone full-scale to minimise the cases in the coming days.
To curb stubble burning cases, 17 lakh bio-decomposers to be givenedit
In a bid to curb incidents of stubble burning, the state government has set a target of distributing 17 lakh bio-decomposers in 2023-24 fiscal. This will be more than 28% of 2022-23 when 13,22,250 bio-decomposers were distributed. According to a state government spokesperson around 1,66,600 bio-decomposers are in the process of being supplied to farmers in the ongoing financial year.
Haryana clocks 36% farm fires in 14 daysedit
Haryana saw 36% farm fires of the current paddy harvesting season in the last two weeks, according to official data. This year, about 36.57 lakh acre area was under paddy cultivation that was expected to generate over 73 lakh metric tonne (MT) straw. The agriculture department had planned to dispose of 31 lakh MT stubble (43%) with in-situ management (machinery/decomposer), while 25 lakh MT stubble (34%) was to be lifted by cow shelters for fodder. And near 17 lakh MT stubble (23%) was expected to be used in the industries via ex-situ management.
After Punjab, Madhya Pradesh accounts for second-largest area under farm fires: Studyedit
The Telegraph
India’s greenhouse gas emissions from crop residue burning increased 75 per cent over the past decade with Madhya Pradesh accounting for the second-largest area under farm fires after Punjab, a satellite-based study has shown.
On Haryana’s road to ‘near elimination of stubble burning’, some wins, some hiccupsedit
This year, two districts in Haryana, Kaithal and Jind, have seen a reduction in fires. But farmers and officials say it could take another couple of years to ensure easy availability of machines and incentives, focusing subsidies on implements in areas where burning is high, and awareness sessions, before the practice can be halted entirely.
Bihar’s unique ‘name and shame’ policy for farmers who burn crop residueedit
The Bihar government has declared a policy of ‘naming and shaming’ farmers who would be caught burning crop residue in the state. According to officials, the decision was taken in a meeting headed by state Chief Secretary Amir Subhani.
Cabinet secretariat urges Punjab govt to stop stubble burningedit
The Union Cabinet secretariat has urged the Punjab government to stop stubble burning events in the remaining part of the paddy harvesting season. Punjab accounted for 66% of the total 31,872 incidents of paddy straw burning events reported between September 15 – October 8.
Crop stubble burning plays major role in current air pollution crisis over National Capital Region: Centreedit
Crop stubble fires have played a major role in the current air pollution crisis over the National Capital Region, the Centre said on Thursday, flagging 13-fold more fires in AAP-led Punjab than in BJP coalition-led Haryana since burning started in September.
Punjab stubble burning woes deepen as farmers question availability of machinesedit
A day after the Supreme Court pulled up Punjab and other neighbouring state governments over the issue of stubble burning, a India Today TV team found many farmers in Punjab burning paddy stubble on their farms as they questioned the availability of the Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines.
‘Stop farm fires, don’t care how,’ Supreme Court tells Punjab, warns other statesedit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments over stubble burning, saying that Delhi cannot be made to go through severe air pollution year after year.
Should we set fire to the bales now, ask Punjab farmers as demand does not meet supply from the fieldsedit
Between September 15 and November 5, Hoshiarpur had a fire count of 79 — significantly lower than 231 in 2022; 243 in 2021; and 359 in 2020.
Meet a farmer union leader who doesn’t burn his fieldsedit
Yield has increased but got no appreciation from the government, says Harmandal Singh of Barnala in Punjab
No takers for decomposers in Punjab, Haryana even as stubble burning on the riseedit
The farmers in the paddy heartland of Punjab and Haryana have shown minimal interest in adopting the Pusa bio-decomposer, a technology developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), amid allegations of paddy stubble burning.
Scientists in Ludhiana develop bio-thermocol using paddy, wheat stubbleedit
Scientists at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) at Punjab’s Ludhiana have developed a ‘bio-thermocol’ using paddy and wheat stubble. This will help alleviate the issue of stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab since the manufacture of the bio-thermocol requires stubble.
Punjab aims to stop stubble burning in 2-3 yearsedit
Punjab, the biggest contributor to the stubble burning events in north India, aims to stop the farm practices in the next couple of years, with a sharp fall in paddy straw fire events reported this year, a senior official with Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) said.
SC directs 5 states including Punjab to file affidavits on crop residue burning in a weekedit
The Supreme Court has directed several states, including Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to submit affidivit outlining steps being taken to control crop residue burning.
Tractor industry
DIMO Care Camp helps farmers prepare for Maha seasonedit
DIMO Agribusinesses concluded the “DIMO Care Camp,” a complimentary tractor service camp strategically organized in agricultural regions across the island. The camp, which was aimed at assisting farmers in their season preparations, garnered significant participation from a large number of tractor owners, marking its success.
Government taking initiatives to promote electric tractor adoptionedit
The Indian government is actively promoting the adoption of electric tractors in agriculture to address environmental concerns, reduce costs, and enhance energy efficiency. India’s agriculture sector is the backbone of its economy, employing a significant portion of the population and ensuring food security for the nation.
CASE IH FARMALL 75C ELECTRIC: the next evolution of an iconedit
One hundred years ago, Case IH changed agriculture forever by introducing the first row-crop tractor, the Farmall, and replacing horse traction with engine power. Today, Case IH is proud to introduce the next evolution: the industry’s first fully electric tractor with additional autonomous functionalities – the Farmall Electric. The electric vehicle solidifies Case IH’s commitment to the future of sustainable farming with the advancement of versatile applications and alternative fuel solutions.
India’s tractor sales experience consecutive decline amid erratic rainfalledit
Concerns over lower kharif crop output and delayed festive seasons contribute to the second consecutive monthly drop in tractor sales, casting shadows on rural demand and agricultural stability in India.
Escorts Kubota domestic sales fall 8.7% to 12,642 units in October 2023edit
Domestic tractor sales in October 2023 were at 12,642 tractors as against 13,843 tractors sold in October 2022 with a change of -8.7% overall.
Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 49,336 Units In India During October 2023edit
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, on Wednesday announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2023, the company announced through an exchange filing.
Escorts Kubota Sold 13,205 Tractors In October 2023edit
Escorts Kubota Limited Agri Machinery Business Division in October 2023 sold 13,205 tractors as against 14,492 tractors sold in October 2022, the company on Wednesday said through an exchange filing.