Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
Moderation in industrial growth, agri likely to drag down GDP growth in Q3edit
The Indian economy is likely to report a slowdown in the third quarter (October-December) of FY24 owing to deceleration in industrial growth, agricultural output, and consumption, an analysis of high-frequency indicators shows. Analysts say the gross domestic product (GDP) figure in the December quarter of FY24 is expected to remain closer to 6.5 per cent, registering a sharp slowdown from the 7.6 per cent recorded in the second quarter (Q2) this financial year.
MSP for Farmers: Does India Need to Look Westwards for a Solution?edit
As the government and farmers are battling each other on Punjab-Haryana borders over the right to fair price, we need to ask the question – how will the minimum price floors be implemented? Financially speaking there is a consensus of a requirement of Rs 1.5 lakh crore as financial support, but agriculturally speaking how will the system work?
Competition
Top Most Selling 15 HP Tractors in India 2024 : Price and Featuresedit
The 15 hp mini tractor is a multipurpose tractor primarily utilised for gardening, low-power tasks, and small-scale farming. Other names for it include garden, orchard, and compact tractors. Models of 15 Hp tractors are reasonably priced, simple to operate, and equipped with cutting-edge technology features to maximise productivity. These tractors are designed with small spaces and low power tasks in the field. These tractors are designed with small spaces and low power tasks in the field. These adaptable tractors are competent in achieving diverse functions, including harrowing, spraying, planting, ploughing, and tilling.
Technology in Agriculture
‘Drone Didis’ ready to reach for the skies in Ludhianaedit
Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Tuesday handed over drones to four women, known as ‘Namo Drone Didis’, under the NAMO Drone Didi scheme. NAMO Drone Didi is an initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 30 during interaction with beneficiaries in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra and aims to supply drones to 15,000 women self-help groups (SHGs) to rent to farmers for agriculture purposes.