Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
Of Magic Beans and Modified Mustard: How GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture and Impact Healthedit
Hybrid Bt cotton, the only commercialised Genetically Modified crop in India, has failed conclusively. Based on this failure and the evidence of the clear harm that GM Organisms (GMOs) will cause to human and animal health, the Union of India’s proposal to commercialise herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard will destroy not just Indian mustard agriculture, but citizens’ health.
Competition
New Holland focuses on position as industry’s Clean Energy Leader at Salon International de l’Agricultureedit
New Holland’s Clean Energy Leader strategy will be the focus of its presence at the Salon International de l’Agriculture (February 24th to March 3rdth 2024), where the brand will use its stand at the Paris Expo in France to generate awareness among institutions, politicians and the public about alternative fuel technologies already available as mature solutions to decarbonize agriculture.
Govt. Policies
Empowering India’s farmers: List of welfare schemes for farmers in Indiaedit
Agriculture forms the bedrock of India’s economy, with millions of farmers toiling tirelessly to feed the nation and sustain rural livelihoods. Recognizing the pivotal role of farmers in national development, the government of India has embarked on a mission to uplift the agricultural sector and improve the well-being of farmers across the country.
Tamil Nadu unveils scheme for chemical-free practicesedit
Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹42,281.8 crore for agriculture department, including animal husbandry and fisheries, in a budget tabled separately for agriculture on Tuesday. “It (the budget) aims to eradicate hunger and poverty among the people, ensure food security, provide nutritious sustenance, enhance livelihoods, manage natural resources wisely, protect the environment, and achieve inclusive growth,” said minister for agriculture, MRK Panneerselvam while presenting his fourth budget.