Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
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.
CLAAS Global Mentions
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.
Technology in Agriculture
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
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
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.
Stubble Burning
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.
Tractor industry
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.