Media Monitor
Competition
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.
Stubble Burning
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.
Tractor industry
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.