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Competition
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.
Dairy Farming
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.
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.
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.
Stubble Burning
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
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.