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Agriculture Industry
Growth rate of Agriculture sector is highest in world. Niti Aayog Member saysedit
The Agriculture Sector in the country has seen a robust growth in the last ten years and the growth rate has approached 4 percent. Niti Aayog Member Prof Ramesh Chand in an exclusive conversation with Akashvani News said, This growth rate of the sector is the highest in the world.
Harvesting Progress: Bridging gender gaps and embracing innovation in Indian agriculture – Punjab and Biharedit
Agriculture, a pivotal force in India’s economy, faces challenges like unpredictable weather and market fluctuations. To overcome these hurdles, the adoption of modern farming technologies is crucial for sustainable development. The government has been actively promoting natural farming through initiatives like Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2019-20. BPKP has now evolved into the “National Mission on Natural Farming” (NMNF), emphasizing community-based organizations like Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
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Tractor industry in a rough spot; Mahindra expects sales to drop 10% in Q4edit
Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest tractor maker, expects the drop in demand for tractors so far this fiscal year to worsen. It expects a 10% decline in sales in the ongoing quarter, taking the overall decline in the segment to 5% for FY24 from just over 4% at present, Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director, auto & farm equipment sectors at Mahindra & Mahindra.
John Deere Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations at 5.0 Event: From High Speed Planter to Harvesteredit
John Deere India, Power & Technology 5.0 event once more creating buzz. The event, which made its debut on February 14, 2024, covered a number of topics, including the specifics of JD-Link technology, the introduction of 5D GearPro tractors, features that we get to see in GearPro tractors, the technological advancements that John Deere Tractor offers, and the W70 Power Pro Combined Harvester. The event was opened by Prabhat Saxena, Head of Marketing at John Deere India, who stated that John Deere is motivated to keep bringing the best farming technology because of the active involvement of Indian youth in farming.