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Agriculture Industry
Centre withholds release of Rs 7,000 crore to state to procure paddy for National Food Security Actedit
The Centre has withheld the release of Rs 7,000 crore to the state to procure paddy for the National Food Security Act (NFSA), citing that Bengal has not put up the NFSA logo at ration shops. “The state has already procured 8.52 lakh tonnes of paddy for the NFSA in this financial year for the central pool (to run central schemes)…. But the Centre has refused to reimburse the sum saying the state did not follow central guidelines. This could leave a serious impact on paddy procurement in Bengal in the ongoing financial year,” said a senior bureaucrat.
Competition
CNH New Holland completes 25 years in Indiaedit
CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction solutions, has completed 25 years of operation in India. Since its inception, the brand has been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge technological advancements to the country’s agricultural sector. It has pioneered the baling technique for crop residue and is a market leader in the segment.
Dairy Farming
Farmers urge dairy officials to clear duesedit
Representatives of the Telangana Rythu Sangham briefed Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation officials about the challenges faced by dairy farmers. They sought clearance of pending bills and the incentive of Rs 5 per litre promised during the election campaign. In a note to officials, the sangham expressed concern about the overdue bills from Vijaya Dairy for the last two to three phases, leading to a decline in milk collection as farmers turned to alternative private dairies.
Stubble Burning
Opinion | ‘Stubble’ is Not Trouble, Just Need A Sustainable Solutionedit
The recent rebuke of the Supreme Court on stubble burning has highlighted some critical concerns about paddy cultivation in Punjab, implying that farmers need to consider sowing other crops instead of paddy to tackle the issue head-on. The Supreme Court has also asked for a meeting with farmer groups to find a sustainable solution to the problem, which is a crucial step in the right direction. The Central and state governments should take ownership and collaborate to help farmers find a solution to the issue. It’s imperative to realise that if we can send Chandrayaan-3 to the moon, we can certainly find a solution to stubble burning.
Tractor industry
How Used Tractors Can Boost Rural Economy in India?edit
Tractors are essential for boosting productivity and efficiency in farming. The contribution of the Indian agricultural sector to the country’s GDP is around 18-19%. It provides livelihood to nearly 13 crore farming households. However, only 80 lakh farming households in the country have tractors. It indicates low penetration and the potential for growth in this sector.