Media Monitor
| Category | Stories |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Industry | 21 |
| Balers | 1 |
| CLAAS Global Mentions | 7 |
| CLAAS Mentions | 3 |
| Competition | 14 |
| Dairy Farming | 2 |
| Farm Mechanization | 1 |
| Technology in Agriculture | 8 |
| Govt. Policies | 1 |
| Harvest Machine | 1 |
| Paddy in India | 11 |
| Stubble Burning | 3 |
| Tractor industry | 4 |
Agriculture Industry
Govt hopeful of ‘bountiful harvest’ amid food inflation headwindsedit
With India’s farm sector remaining resilient to erratic weather conditions, the government is hopeful of having bountiful food grain production even as it tries hard to keep a lid on food inflation ahead of general elections in 2024.
Agriculture dept looks to boost rabi crop yieldedit
As the state gears up for the rabi season, the directorate of agriculture’s plans are under way to optimise crop yields while tackling challenges unique to Goa. “We are optimistic about the forthcoming yield,” said Nevil Alphonso, the director of agriculture.
Seed supply to local farmers will be priority: Agriculture Ministeredit
The Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao on Wednesday wanted the department officials to initiate measures for ensuring hassle-free supply of seed to the farmers. Reviewing the seed supply position in his Secretariat chambers, the Minister directed them to adopt a planned approach by assessing the seed requirement well in advance.
Export curbs started with onion. They’re going to spread, soonedit
Exports of all farm commodities may come under the government lens soon, a move that aims to cool domestic prices but may spark global food security concerns. The government plans to bring all agricultural commodities under its export review and minimum export price (MEP) policy, a senior official said on the condition of anonymity.
A ₹2 trillion cheque is getting ready for the agriculture ministryedit
The Union budget for 2024-25 may set aside ₹2 trillion for the agriculture ministry to help it expand the government’s flagship schemes on income support and crop insurance for farmers, two officials aware of the plans said. This will be a 39% increase in allocation for the ministry, which received ₹1.44 trillion in the 2023-24 budget. A bigger allocation may also help the ministry raise annual farmer income support from the current ₹6,000 to ₹9,000.
Centre to clear onion farmers’ pending 10% dues, that amount to ₹100cr, soon: Karadedit
Minister of state for finance Bhagwat Karad on Saturday said the Union consumer affairs ministry would soon clear the pending 10% of the dues — which amount to roughly Rs100 crore — to the farmers who had sold onions to the two central agencies through the farmer producer companies under the Centre’s price stabilisation programme.
After bad kharif season, Maha farmers now battle rabi failureedit
After a bad kharif season, farmers in Maharashtra are battling a failing rabi season owing to a winter warmer than usual, less soil moisture and unseasonal rainfall in November.
Share of agriculture in India’s GDP declined to 15% in FY23, says governmentedit
The share of agriculture in India’s GDP declined to 15% last fiscal year from 35% in 1990-91 due to rapid growth in the industrial and service sector, the government informed on Tuesday.
How terms of trade have moved for agricultureedit
Terms of trade (ToT) for Indian agriculture — movement in prices of farm commodities relative to that of non-farm goods and services — have recorded significant improvement in the last decade and a half, going by data derived from national income statistics.
Farmer reports 50% crop damage, gets ₹10 in claimedit
Shailesh Koparkar, a farmer from Mouda in Nagpur, received Rs 10 as compensation for losses suffered due to unseasonal rains that hit Vidarbha last month.
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda Inaugurates ASEAN-India Millet Festivaledit
The two-day festival, organized by the Indian Mission in ASEAN in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, expert startups, and officials from ASEAN countries including India are participating. Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Chaudhary, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, and Secretary Manoj Ahuja were also present on the occasion.
Maharashtra farmers mull quitting onion cultivationedit
Farmers in Maharashtra are protesting against the Union government’s recent decision to halt onion exports until March, but remain unsure whether their sustained plea against restrictions on onion trade will be heeded.
Climate resilient agriculture project shows progress in Mahaedit
With a budget of ₹5,469 crores over the last two years from both the Maharashtra Government and World Bank, the climate resilient agriculture project has made significant progress in the state. The climate resilient agriculture project actively addresses climate vulnerabilities in 5,220 villages across eight districts in Marathwada, six districts in western Vidarbha, and Jalgaon district in northern Maharashtra.
Agriculture Minister Tells Officials to Support Farmersedit
State agriculture and marketing department minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that the government was embarking on many reforms in the agriculture sector and urged the departments to stand by farmers, after conducting reviews.
25% of onion buffer stocks may have been damaged, says govt officialedit
The Centre has said its decision to increase the procurement of onions for the buffer stock and simultaneous sales at subsidised rates has helped contain the all-India average price below ₹60/kg. Otherwise, it could have touched ₹100/kg this year due to a production shortfall. The statement comes amidst farmers’ protest in Maharashtra against export ban of onion.
Agriculture credit target of Rs 20 lakh crore has been set for 2023-24 fiscal: Govt in LSedit
The Government has set an agriculture credit target of 20 lakh crore rupees for the 2023-24 fiscal. Replying to supplementary in Lok Sabha Finance Minister of State Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad said that so far, 70 percent of the sanctioned credit has been distributed to farmers.
MAHARISHI: India and Suriname Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Agricultural Collaborationedit
Minister Tomar emphasized shared aspirations for development, noting existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and frequent high-level interactions between India and Suriname.
Cyclone Michaung ravages agriculture in coastal Odisha, SRC seeks crop damage reportedit
Reports from Gajapati, Kandhamal, Koraput and Rayagada said heavy rains also affected vegetable and horticulture orchards
Arjun Munda to become Union Agriculture Minister after Narendra Tomar’s resignationedit
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda will also hold the portfolio of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare after Narendra Tomar resigned as MP.
‘Use technology to boost agriculture’edit
Vice-chancellor of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University PS Pandey emphasised the need for wider application of technological innovation for augmenting agricultural production without comprising with the environmental sustainability.
Govt focussing on irrigation schemes to boost farm incomeedit
To provide better irrigation facilities to each field, the Himachal Pradesh government is implementing the ‘Jal Se Krishi Ko Bal Yojna’, under which check dams and lakes are being constructed in the selected areas for further distribution through small lifts and flow irrigation channels.
Balers
Balers emerge as ray of hope amid clouds of smoke in Punjabedit
Priced between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1.12 crore, balers as the preferred equipment to effectively dispose of paddy straw by the farmers has emerged as a key takeaway from the crop residue management (CRM) strategy adopted by the Punjab government to check farm fires during the recently concluded paddy harvesting season.
CLAAS Global Mentions
2023 rewind: some of the biggest machinery launches from this yearedit
2023 was a year packed with new product launches here at home and abroad. Gary Abbott looks back on some of the more prominent machines unveiled over the past 12 months.
Agritechnica: Battle of the big boysedit
When over 2,800 suppliers to the farming and the agricultural machinery industry gather together at Agritechnica to show off their products, it becomes a struggle to absorb even a fraction of what is being shown.
20 years of tractor productionedit
Claas has marked the 20th anniversary of entering the global tractor market with the production of its 200,000th tractor at its French Le Mans facility. Having acquired a majority stake in Renault Agriculture in March 2003, the company signalled its intention to become a full-line farm machinery manufacturer
Farmer’s book explores the history of combine harvestersedit
Reaping the Rewards spans six decades of farm machinery, featuring brands including Claas and Massey Ferguson – as well as Alan’s own farming journey and love of machinery, which began on his family farm near Derby, where he returned to work full time in 1959.
Universal Offer from Claas to reap wheat, corn and sunfloweredit
4S LLC, an official associate of the Claas Group of Germany proudly working through the years within the agricultural sector of Azerbaijan, continues to supply new progressive options for farmers. Claas made Dominator Combines seen because the efficient automobiles in harvesting wheat fields, has earned a excessive analysis by nationwide farmers.
Working with an unmanned autonomous tractor? Bulb grower is cautiously optimisticedit
For several weeks, eight Dutch farmers and horticulturists have tested the possibilities and limitations of unmanned autonomous tractors on their farms. Dutch bulb grower Sjaak Huetink is interested in automation and autonomy. He tested an autonomous Steyr Expert 4130 CVT for two days on his fields. Final conclusion: cautiously optimistic. “As soon as an autonomous vehicle can operate for a minimum of 1,000 hours per year and work 24/7 without supervision, we‘re on board.”
Oatey goes top of the CLAASedit
Cornwall-based film production company, Oatey, has completed two films for CLAAS UK, one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers.
Following the opening of its new £21 million UK headquarters in Suffolk, CLAAS UK sought Oatey‘s expertise to create high-end content that would not only showcase the state-of-the-art facility but also entice customers to experience it firsthand.
CLAAS Mentions
CLAAS India Appoints Sriram Kannan as New CEO & MD, Aims to Introduce Innovative Productsedit
Sriram Kannan has been announced as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for CLAAS India, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the renowned German agricultural machinery manufacturers. The company has gained recognition for its expertise in multi-crop harvesting, and this appointment symbolizes a major development in its leadership.
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 and Managing Director for CLAAS India.
Farm equipment maker CLAAS India appoints Sriram Kannan as its new CEO and MDedit
CLAAS Agricultural Machinery Pvt Ltd, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German agriculture machinery manufacturer has appointed Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of CLAAS India.
Competition
Sonalika DI 30 BAAGBAN: Powerful tractor for horticulture farmers, completes the work in minutesedit
Many types of agricultural equipment are used for farming and gardening in India, but tractor is considered to be the most important among them. With a tractor, farmers can complete all the farming work in a very short time. If you are also planning to buy a powerful mini tractor for farming or gardening, then Sonalika DI 30 Baghban tractor can be the best option for you.
TOP 5 OJA Tractor: Top 5 Mahindra OJA tractors of India, which make farming easy with advanced featuresedit
Mahindra’s mini tractors have special popularity among farmers in India. Mahindra’s Oja series tractors come with advanced features, which can easily complete all farming tasks. If you are also planning to buy a powerful mini tractor for small land holding, then today in this article of Krishi Jagran, we have brought information about the top 5 Mahindra Oja tractors of India.
John Deere 3036E: 35 HP powerful compact tractor with 5 years warranty, know its features and priceedit
John Deere company has been manufacturing tractors with excellent performance for the farmers of India. You can see tractors of John Deere company with advanced and latest technology. If you are also planning to buy a tractor with good mileage to reduce the cost of farming, then John Deere 3036 E tractor can be the best option for you. In this John Deere tractor, you get to see a powerful engine generating 35 HP power with 2800 RPM, which makes farming easier.
Kioti unveils powerful HX Series Tractors with advanced featuresedit
Kioti introduces its latest utility tractors, the HX9010C and HX1151C, boasting unprecedented power with 90 and 115 horsepower, respectively. Both models in the HX Series are powered by Kioti’s four-cylinder diesel engine. The addition of a power boost feature enhances PTO horsepower and torque by 9%, ideal for demanding tasks or travel.
New Holland’s new CR11 flagship combine – what we know so faredit
At Agritechnica, New Holland unveiled its flagship CR11 twin rotor combine, boasting a 775hp engine, 20,000l grain tank and compatibility with headers up to 18m.
Agritechnica: Battle of the big boysedit
When over 2,800 suppliers to the farming and the agricultural machinery industry gather together at Agritechnica to show off their products, it becomes a struggle to absorb even a fraction of what is being shown.
JCBL Agri Solutions unveils cutting-edge agricultural implements at Kisan Agri Show 2023edit
JCBL Agri Solutions, a JCBL Group Company, has unveiled cutting-edge agricultural implements at the Kisan Agri Show 2023. Recognized as India’s largest agricultural expo, the event took place in Pune from December 13th to 17th 2023. The Kisan Agri Show serves as a platform for farmers, both in-person and through digital channels, providing an arena for agri-centric businesses to interact. It facilitates knowledge exchange and business collaborations in a dynamic setting.
VST Tillers Tractors Showcased a Range of Innovative Products at the KISAN Agri Show 2023edit
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, showcased its range of innovative products at the KISAN Agri Show 2023 in Pune. VST displayed its tractors ranging from 18HP to 50HP including the VST 929 DI DUAL TRAC Tractor, the most features loaded OWNERS TRACOR VST 932 DI & VST Zetor Model , VST also displayed 165 DI as India’s first 16 HP electric start power tiller, and 95 Ignito in 9 HP range along with other state-of-the-art farm equipment supporting farm mechanization needs of Small and Marginal Farmers in the county.
JCBL Unveils Advanced Farm Tools At Kisan Agri Show 2023edit
JCBL Agri Solutions has redefined agriculture with its innovative agricultural implements at the Kisan Agri Show 2023. This flagship event, recognised as India’s largest agricultural expo took place in Pune from 13 – 17 December, 2023. The Kisan Agri Show serves as a platform for farmers, both in-person and through digital channels, providing an arena for agri-centric businesses to interact. It facilitates knowledge exchange and business collaborations in a dynamic setting.
Harvester Boom: Swaraj Tractors ramps up production of the new Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvesteredit
Swaraj Tractors recently launched its next-generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian farmer. Introduced in the kharif season, the harvester delivered excellent results in harvesting crops like paddy and soybean. With the successful debut of this harvester, the company is looking forward to a healthy demand for this product in the upcoming rabi season.
Farmer’s book explores the history of combine harvestersedit
Reaping the Rewards spans six decades of farm machinery, featuring brands including Claas and Massey Ferguson – as well as Alan’s own farming journey and love of machinery, which began on his family farm near Derby, where he returned to work full time in 1959.
Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester: Revolutionary Technology from Swaraj Garners Enthusiastic Response from Farmersedit
Swaraj Tractors, a company of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., has recently launched the next-generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian agricultural community, building on its tradition of launching India’s first domestically produced harvester.
New Holland TT and TT4 tractors lead in smart farming with MyPLM Connectedit
New Holland continues to redefine connected farming with the integration of MyPLM Connect to its best-selling TT and TT4 tractors, empowering farmers with critical tools to make informed decisions, maximise machine performance; and ultimately, boost productivity. From Q4 2023, new TT and TT4 users can cost-effectively upgrade and future-proof their tractors with MyPLM Connect, a user-friendly and cost-effective telematics solution that is poised to become an essential part of modern agriculture, the company said.
Sonalika achieves overall market share of 16.3% in November 2023; Surpasses industry growth estimate of 2%edit
Sonalika Tractors has clocked its highest ever 16.3% market share in November 2023. The tractor manufacturer has also clocked robust November overall sales of 12,891 tractors and highest growth of 23%, over 10,464 tractors sold in November 2022.
Dairy Farming
Assam’s Purabi Dairy wins National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India’s e-market awardedit
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Limited (WAMUL), the driving force behind Purabi Dairy, has bagged the e-market award of National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Limited for outstanding performance in the dairy sector.
Investigating various milk varietiesedit
The dairy industry has changed dramatically in recent years as more plant-based milk substitutes compete for shelf space with the well-known cartons of cow’s milk.
Farm Mechanization
In 2023, Punjab’s progressive farmers showed to way to douse farm firesedit
Despite a dip in the number of farm fires in 2023, the menace of paddy stubble burning is far from over in Punjab. The silver lining is that a growing number of farmers are now adopting a mix of in-situ and ex-situ measures to effectively get rid of the straw. According to experts at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), super seeder and happy seeder remained the most preferred in-situ machines used by farmers.
Technology in Agriculture
Digital agriculture could transform food security for India’s women farmers. Here’s howedit
Maharashtra is India’s third largest state and the country’s economic and financial hub. The state contributes 15% of India’s gross domestic product. With one of the highest number of landholdings at an average land size of 1.14 hectare, the agriculture sector contributes a significant 11.9% to the state’s economy.
Vi leverages tech to boost farm productivityedit
Telecom operator Vi is helping enhance rural incomes and raise farm productivity across 12 states in India with the use of smart technologies such as IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, cloud services and drone technology. Through its SmartAgri programme, the company is developing smart agriculture solutions to increase overall productivity and reduce the input costs. These solutions are developed by taking inputs from the farmers.
Haryana takes to skies with drones: Mapping lands, fighting crime, boosting agricultureedit
Embracing the future, the Haryana Government is harnessing the potential of drone technology across diverse sectors. From enhancing traffic and crime surveillance to revolutionise agricultural practices, drones are becoming an integral part of Haryana’s governance strategy. Spearheading this technological revolution is the Drone Imaging and Information Systems of Haryana Ltd.
Erisha Agritech joins forces with South Korea’s Hyundai Agricultural Machinery for revolutionary harvesting solutions in Indiaedit
Erisha Agritech Private Limited has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Agricultural Machinery, a pioneer in Korea’s R&D-driven agricultural machinery. This collaboration aims to introduce innovative harvesting solutions for key crops such as Onion, Potato, Ginger, Garlic, and Cabbage in India through a joint venture manufacturing initiative.
TOI’s Agri-tech summit 2023 explores future of agriculture and how tech can revolutionise farmingedit
The Agri-Tech Summit 2023, hosted by The Times of India’s Right To Excellence, recently unfolded, providing a critical examination of agri-tech’s role in reshaping the Indian agricultural sector. Timed strategically before Kisan Diwas, the summit by TOI & Dhanuka group delved into the impact of digitization and technology adoption on agricultural growth.
Solar powered irrigation units propel sustainable agriculture in Bahraichedit
In Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, an integrated solar powered irrigation system has brought new hope for sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods. With climate change, the unpredictability of monsoons and cost of all inputs soaring, till two years ago farmers were finding it increasingly difficult to get the return they expected from cultivation of rice, wheat and traditional crops.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Farming: A Vision for Agricultural Harmonyedit
In recent years, the concept of sustainability in agriculture has evolved into a guiding principle that not only shapes the future of farming but also stands as a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship. Embracing sustainability means finding innovative ways to grow more with less, harmonizing growth with nature, and delivering positive outcomes for farmers, the environment, and all stakeholders within the agricultural ecosystem.
3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agricultureedit
For all the attention on flashy new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, the challenges of regulating AI, and doomsday scenarios of superintelligent machines, AI is a useful tool in many fields. In fact, it has enormous potential to benefit humanity.
Govt. Policies
‘Centre’s panel to decide on drought relief to Karnataka on Dec 23’: Ministeredit
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Wednesday said the state government’s ₹18,171 crore drought relief proposal will be taken up by a high-level central committee on December 23.
Harvest Machine
Untimely rains likely to damage crops fear farmersedit
Untimely rainfall has added to the worries of farmers in several South Bengal districts. In various places, rains have hampered potatoes and paddy cultivation in several districts. Farmers have also complained that the rain has slowed down the pace of harvesting as the fields have become wet and it would be difficult for the heavy combine harvesters to enter paddy fields. Farmers are apprehending damages in Aman cultivation in Bankura. With the weatherman predicting more rain in the coming days, the farmers are worried.
Paddy in India
Paddy procurement in state from Dec 28edit
The Jharkhand government will begin procurement of paddy from the farmers from December 28. Generally, the procurement begins on December 15 each year.
Chhattisgarh Paddy bonus of Rs 3.7k cr pending for 2 years to be disbursed on Mondayedit
The BJP government in Chhattisgarh will disburse paddy bonus of Rs 3716.38 crore pending for two years to farmers on Monday on the occasion of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birthday, which is observed nationwide as Good Governance Day.
Chhattisgarh government set to give pending paddy bonus to farmers on December 25edit
Chhattisgarh government is all set to release the outstanding paddy bonus amount to farmers on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, under PM ‘Modi’s guarantee’, promised in the BJP manifesto.
Paddy purchases by Govt drops 13%, as farmers hold on to stocksedit
Paddy procurement under the minimum support price (MSP) scheme declined 13% on year to 36.54 million tonne (MT) so far in the current season, with farmers in Chhattisgarh and Telangana holding on to stocks in anticipation of receiving bonus over MSP.
No water from Mettur dam, Thanjavur farmers in TN pin hopes on weekend rain to save samba paddyedit
Samba and thaladi farmers in the district deprived of River Cauvery water for irrigation are pinning their hopes on the heavy rainfall forecast for the delta region for the next few days to save their standing paddy.
Govt to buy discoloured, wet paddyedit
Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed YSRCP MLAs and officials to assure the cyclone-affected farmers that the government would buy wet and discoloured paddy.
TN farmers assn urge govt to hike compensation for paddy, rain-fed cropsedit
CPI-affiliated Tamil Nadu Farmers Association State Secretary BS Masilamani has urged the State government to increase the compensation as per the damages to the crop.
More than 250,000 quintals of paddy procured in 114 centres in Gondiaedit
Paddy procurement is underway in only 114 out of 171 approved centres of the district marketing federation (DMF) in Maharashtra’s Gondia district and more than 2.5 lakh quintals of the produce have been procured so far, an official said on Sunday. As many as 171 procurement centres have been approved under the DMF in the district, of which procurement was started at 114 centres, District Marketing Officer (DMO) Vivek Ingle said.
Tripura to purchase 40,000 MT paddy from farmers at MSP during kharifedit
The Tripura government has set a target of purchasing 40,000 metric tonnes of paddy from farmers at the minimum support price during the kharif season. Paddy will be purchased at the rate of Rs 21.83 per kg, said a press release issued by the government. This paddy will be purchased from 49 paddy purchasing centres in the state. Paddy will be purchased from December 11.
Punjab expecting bumper paddy yield despite kharif season marred by floodsedit
Punjab is expecting a bumper output of paddy crop despite kharif season 2023-24 being marred by floods during July and August, officials said. The state, known as the food bowl of the country, is expecting paddy output to cross 205 lakh metric tonne with an average yield going up by more than four quintal per hectare as compared to last year.
Govt’s paddy procurement crosses 30 MT in two monthsedit
Two months into paddy procurement for the kharif season 2023-24, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have purchased nearly 30 million tonnes (MT) under the minimum support price (MSP) operations, marking a 6% decline compared to the previous year.
Stubble Burning
Supreme Court tells Punjab, Haryana to take steps to prevent stubble burningedit
The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Punjab and Haryana governments to stop stubble burning in order to ensure better air quality during the next winter, Live Law reported. A two-judge bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a batch of pleas seeking steps to control air pollution in Delhi.
Paddy stubble burning decreases by 54% during Sep 15-Oct 29 across North Indian statesedit
Paddy stubble burning incidents have come down by 54% year-on-year across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, NCR-Uttar Pradesh and NCR-Rajasthan during September 15 and October 29, the government on Tuesday informed Parliament.
Stubble burning down 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana compared to last yearedit
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has declined by 27 per cent and 37 per cent, respectively, as against last year, the Union Environment Ministry said on Thursday. From 83,002 fires in 2020, the count in Punjab dropped to 71,304 in 2021, 49,922 in 2022, and further to 36,663 in 2023.
Tractor industry
Republic Day: SKM to hold tractor parade in 500 districtsedit
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) will hold tractor parade on Republic Day in around 500 districts across the country, an official statement said on Thursday. The SKM said the tractor parade will be held after the conclusion of the formal Republic Day parade in the national capital.
Farmers in India can avail up to 50% or 5 lakh subsidy on 4WD tractorsedit
Farmers in India get subsidies on agriculture equipment based on the type of machine and beneficiary type. Combining both these aspects, various combinations are available to avail subsidy options for a farmer. The subsidy is provided under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM). Below is the Pattern of Financial Assistance under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM).
Why tractors may be the key to rural economy boostedit
For farmers in India’s rural hinterlands, mechanisation isn’t a choice; it is a necessity. Tractors help farmers save labour and optimise their precious time, apart from boosting crop yields. The main workhorse on India’s farmlands, the tractor is a versatile machine. It is a single source of power that enables agricultural operations, right from field preparation and planting to harvesting and transporting of produce.
Mahindra Tractors honours outstanding farmers with Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023edit
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, celebrated the remarkable achievements of India’s successful farmers through a ground-breaking initiative called ‘Millionaire Farmer of India Award’. The inaugural edition of the awards held at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi from December 06 – 08, 2023, witnessed the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari; Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat; P Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Governor of Kerala, along with others.