Media Monitor
Dairy Farming
Dairy Farming Program Elevates Women’s Economic Empowermentedit
ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group has made a profound impact in Dungri village of Bargarh district by providing crucial support to individuals like Pala Saha, enabling them to realize their aspirations despite facing financial challenges.
Farm Mechanization
Agricultural mechanisation in India, the strategic role of EIMA Agrimachedit
The robust growth of the agricultural machinery market has not yet filled the technological deficit of Indian agriculture. Forecasts indicate that the incremental trend, favoured by state subsidy programs, will continue in the coming years with investments in the latest generation of machinery. Agromechanical exhibitions are a knowledge hub.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Return of La Nina and its impact on Indian monsoon, agricultureedit
For the Indian farmer, this summer may bring good tidings, thanks to favourable weather predictions.
Global weather agencies, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Climate Center, have forecast the return of the La Nina phenomenon. This event is generally linked to better southwest monsoon rains in India, a stark contrast to the El Nino, which often results in inadequate monsoon showers.
Above Normal Monsoon Precipitation Seen in India Says APCCedit
According to APEC Climate Center (APCC), monsoon rainfall is likely to be above normal in India this year. In an outlook for April 2024 – September 2024 period, the APCC projected enhanced probability for above normal precipitation is predicted for the eastern off-equatorial North Pacific and the western off-equatorial South Pacific, and region spanning eastern Africa to the western Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
Tractor industry
Sonalika Launches Sikander DLX DI 60 Torque Plus Multi-Speed Tractor; Declares Same Price For Farmers Across Indiaedit
Sonalika Tractors widening its heavy-duty tractor range in India has introduced its latest ‘Sikander DLX DI 60 Torque Plus multi-speed tractor’. The tractor has been launched with a special initiative of ‘One Nation, One Price’ where the tractor will be available across India at a special price of Rs 8,49,999 (ex-showroom). Designed to deliver superior torque for a stellar performance even in hard soil, it boasts the biggest engine in the category and 10 DELUXE features for a rigorous performance during on-field/off-field applications.