Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
State begins procuring maize directly from farmersedit
West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited (WBLDCL) has started procurement of maize directly from farmers belonging to Self Help Groups (SHGs) or Farmers’ Producer Company (FPC) for utilising the same in the production of poultry feed.
Budget
Budget 2024: Govt To Increase Farmers Agricultural Credit Target To Rs 2225 Lakh Credit
The central government is poised to announce an increase in the agricultural credit target for the upcoming fiscal year in the imminent interim budget, potentially ranging from Rs 22 to 25 lakh crore. This move is anticipated to ensure that eligible farmers have continued access to institutional credit, surpassing the current financial year’s agricultural credit target of Rs 20 lakh crore, sources said.
Union Budget 2024: Expectations from agriculture sectoredit
India’s growing population along with a constant rise in income levels is leading to a constant increase in demand for agricultural products and increasing burden on existing agricultural resources. The prevailing scenario indicates a need to improve productivity along with reducing costs and improving quality to make the most efficient use of the available resources.
Competition
CNH celebrates 25 years of New Holland in Indiaedit
CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction solutions, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of its brand, New Holland 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
Women dairy farmers felicitated in Bengaluruedit
Five dairy women farmers from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala were felicitated for their entrepreneurial zeal of producing milk ranging from 60 liters per day to 400 liters per day, at an event organised by the Southern Zone of the Indian Dairy Association at Bengaluru.
Technology in Agriculture
India is at the cusp of a farming revolution through AIedit
Down To Earth
The agrarian economy of India is at the cusp of a technological revolution. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform farming practices. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, a tripartite agreement between the National Farmers’ Welfare Programme Implementation Society, India AI and Wadhwani Foundation) has been signed to leverage artificial intelligence in the agriculture sector.