Media Monitor
| Category | Stories |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Industry | 23 |
| CLAAS Global Mentions | 6 |
| Competition | 12 |
| Dairy Farming | 1 |
| Dams and Indian Agriculture | 1 |
| Farm Mechanization | 6 |
| Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| Paddy in India | 15 |
| Tractor industry | 1 |
| Uncategorized | 1 |
Agriculture Industry
Maharashtra votes 2024: Farmers across state plough through pain of an uncertain futureedit
In the first flush of excitement at being in power nearly ten years ago, the then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis initiated a Vision Plan 2030 for Maharashtra. In agriculture, which provides livelihood to more than half of the state’s population, the vision document promised a growth rate of 5 percent per annum, water-neutral villages, doubling farmers’ income to ₹2 lakh by 2022, improving crop productivity and yields, reforms in land transactions to attract investment, creating value addition chains and establishing competitive markets.
Agri exports fall 9% during Apr-Feb 2024 due to global, domestic factorsedit
The country’s agriculture exports declined by 8.8 per cent to $43.7 billion during April-February period of 2023-24 fiscal due to factors like the Red Sea crisis, Russia-Ukraine war, and domestic restrictions imposed on critical items like rice, wheat, sugar and onion. According to the data of the commerce ministry, the exports stood at $47.9 billion in April-February 2022-23.
Wheat Worries: Standing guard over future pandemicsedit
Wheat blast is a fast-acting and deadly fungal disease that threatens food safety and security in tropical areas of South America and South Asia. Wheat blast can damage the grain in less than a week from the development of the first symptoms, leaving farmers no time to act.
High demand, dip in production push millet prices up 17%edit
A combination of high demand, government push, social media trends and a marginal decline in production has driven up millet prices. Data released last week showed that inflation in ragi and ragi products accelerated in March to 16.6% – the second highest in over six years. The highest was 16.7% in February. “For millet, output has been flattish but higher demand due to several food industries using them has pushed up prices,” said Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, Bank of Baroda.
Wheat Arrivals, Procurement in Mandis at Their Lowest in the Last Five Yearsedit
Every year, the arrival of wheat in mandis peaks around Baisakhi, which is generally in the middle of April. This year, Baisakhi was on April 13, and both the arrivals and procurement were the lowest in the last five years. This was due to prolonged winter and delayed harvesting in Punjab and Haryana. In all likelihood, the shortfall would be made up as harvesting peaks.
India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jumpedit
India’s pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday.
New govt may kick off pesticide, seed reforms in agriculture sectoredit
With farm Acts out of the picture, the government may look at reforming the input side of the agriculture sector — regulations and rules that govern seeds, fertilisers and plant chemicals. Sources said such a blueprint, which is aimed at making the life of farmers easier, with quicker approvals but not compromising on quality, is in the works as part of the 100-day agenda of Modi 3.0. Also, ways to administer fertiliser subsidy more effectively and cutting down on leakages and diversions to build on the success of neem-coated urea are being thought of.
No reports of impact of rains on wheat, other crops: Agriculture ministry officialsedit
There are no reports of impact of recent rains on wheat and other main rabi crops as of now, and harvesting continues in full swing, senior agriculture ministry officials said on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that due to fresh western disturbance, rain and hailstorms continue in many states. A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India during April 18-21 and a cyclonic circulation that lies over east Bihar, northeast Assam, Rayalaseema and south Tamil Nadu could lead to isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorm and lightning, according to IMD.
Punjab readies for glut of wheat crop after slow start to procurementedit
Fifteen days after the start of wheat procurement in the current rabi season, crop arrivals are still negligible. Monday’s 57,000 tonne produce took the total arrivals in the current season to 1.41 lakh tonne.
Punjab faces kharif crop diversification challengeedit
According to the Punjab agriculture director Jaswant Singh, the department has set a target to cover 2 lakh hectares under cotton in the 2024-25 kharif cycle. Punjab is struggling with diversification plans by turning farmers towards the cultivation of the traditional crop of cotton.
New goverment must fix India’s food systemsedit
As the election campaign in India hits fever pitch despite rising temperatures, most pollsters are predicting a continuation of the incumbent government. Interestingly, the Narendra Modi government has already asked various ministries to prepare plans that they would like to announce in the first 100 days of their third term. The ministries are contacting various experts to help them frame the right policy framework that is in sync with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Agro chamber demands politicos to give promises to ensure growth of agri-based industriesedit
In view of the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, the Agro Food Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged politicos to give solid assurances to resolve the issues that remain major hurdles in the growth of agri-based industries in Madurai. In a press release, S Rethinavelu, Founder and President of Agro Food Chamber, expressed concerned over the decline in the number of people actively engaging in agriculture and sought special measures to address the issue.
Direct seeded rice cultivation shows big promise for small farmersedit
A large-scale study on the benefits and pitfalls of the direct seeded rice (DSR) technique to grow paddy revealed that over 47 per cent of small and marginal farmers got higher yields using the technique, compared to the average yield from the conventional puddling method. The study was conducted by the Nudge Institute across three states, spread over nine districts and six agro-climatic zones. Around 325 farmers participated in the DSR method, and 161 farmers who participated in the traditional paddy cultivation were interviewed for the study.
Flour millers’ survey predicts better wheat production over last yearedit
A survey commissioned by the Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India forecasts a 3 per cent increase in India’s wheat production for the ongoing 2024-25 crop marketing year that started on April 1, projecting a total of 105.79 million tonnes (mt) compared to last year’s 102.9 mt.
UP agricultural council issues vital summer crop, livestock guidelinesedit
The UP council of agricultural research has issued a series of warnings and instructions in light of the weather predictions for the early onset of summer and its potential impact on crop yields. The first three weeks of April are anticipated to usher in higher average temperatures, with predominantly dry conditions and the possibility of light rainfall in isolated areas.
No proposal to resume sale of subsidised rice for ethanol production: Food Secyedit
The government has no proposal to resume sale of subsidised rice to grain-based distilleries for the production of ethanol, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Thursday. “Since July last year, rice has not been diverted for ethanol production. There is no proposal as of now to revisit that policy,” Chopra told reporters.
Govt aims 7-fold jump in wheat procurement from UP, Rajasthan, Biharedit
Amid the heat of the ongoing Lok Sabha electioneering, the Centre has announced plans to significantly increase wheat purchase from non-traditional states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar and set a target of seven-fold jump in procurement to 5 million tonnes in the ongoing 2024-25 marketing year.
Govt waives duty on export of 1,000 tonnes of non-basmati kalanamak riceedit
The government has removed duty on the Kalanamak variety of rice for exports of up to 1,000 tonnes through six specified customs stations. The duty on overseas shipments of Kalanamak rice was 20 per cent.
Agriculture department starts enumerating crop loss in Telanganaedit
In light of the prevailing drought-like situations in Telangana, it has been reported that the state government has initiated the process of enumerating crop losses. The government is keen to gather details of crop losses from the ground level, particularly as opposition parties continue to make allegations regularly.
India asks traders to avoid buying new-season wheat to shore up state stocksedit
India has asked global and domestic trade houses to avoid buying new-season wheat from local farmers to help the government-backed Food Corporation of India (FCI) procure large quantities to shore up its depleting reserves, sources said.
Depleting water levels at reservoirs signal difficult times for agri-input providersedit
Fiscal year 2025 is beginning on an uncertain note for agriculture input providers. Water levels at 150 reservoirs tracked by the Central Water Commission have dropped to the lowest levels in five years. With monsoon rains falling short in 2023, agriculture activity in the upcoming crop season can be hit unless the state governments steps-up relief measures.
Agriculture in Viksit Bharat: In the vision of a developed India by 2047, agriculture must also catch up with the timesedit
The temperatures are rising not only atmospherically but also politically. It is now confirmed that the year 2023 was the warmest year on record since 1850, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 2023 temperatures were 1.18°C higher than the pre-industrial levels, and many scientists are predicting that 2024 could be even worse.
India’s Summer Crop Acreage Jumps 11% with Paddy, Pulses, and Oilseeds Leading the Wayedit
India’s summer crop sowing has witnessed a remarkable 11% increase, excluding coarse cereals, with paddy, pulses, and oilseeds all showing significant growth. Paddy cultivation has surged by 10%, reaching 28.42 lakh hectares, while pulses acreage has jumped by 24%, driven by increased cultivation of urad and moong. Oilseeds acreage has also seen a 4% rise, with groundnut and sesamum cultivation surpassing last year’s levels.
CLAAS Global Mentions
CLAAS UK showcases innovative digital system and upgraded HQedit
The Scottish Farmer travelled to CLAAS UK’s headquarters located near Saxham in the southeast of England, to explore its innovative premises and glean an insight into the all-new digital cloud-system, CLAAS connect. The modernised building was completed in 2020 after a three-year build, costing £20m and spanning 33,000m². It is also home to the local dealership Manns of Saxham.
Claas 620 Arion tractor tops Lawrie and Symington’s saleedit
More than 700 lots of machinery came under the hammer at Lawrie and Symington’s April online machinery sale with a 75% clearance rate achieved.
The 2024 AEM manufacturing express – Celebrating Agriculture Manufacturingedit
This summer, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is launching a groundbreaking tour – The AEM Manufacturing Express. From the starting point in Knoxville, Iowa, to the final celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this initiative will traverse over 20 states, spotlighting the crucial contributions of the equipment manufacturing sector.
Claas tractor range returns to normal after supply issuesedit
The Claas tractor range is back up to full strength, with all Arion and Axion models fully available once more following a production hiatus caused by ongoing supply chain issues. To ease the supply situation, managers at Claas UK chose to limit the choice of tractors to the most popular individual models in each range to minimise the number of factory-built variations.
Young Stock Podcast: Irishman to head up foragers and grass equipment at Claasedit
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Conor Trimble at Claas, who has just been appointed product manager of foragers, balers and greenline grass products.
In pictures: Claas puts long-term investment into UK and Irish marketedit
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to visit Claas UK’s new state-of-the-art headquarters, meet new Irish faces in the company and report on a big investment in a soon-to-be launched online portal.
Competition
Mahindra achieves tractor sales milestone of 40 lakh unitsedit
The world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, Mahindra Tractors, has achieved the cumulative sales milestone of 40 lakh units, including domestic sales and exports. The milestone unit model, a Yuvo Tech Plus, was rolled out from Mahindra’s Zaheerabad plant, which is the company’s youngest tractor facility and a global production hub for Mahindra tractors.
50 years of Swaraj: Company unveils limited edition tractor variants, new CSR programedit
Leading tractor manufacturer, Swaraj Tractors, celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this week by unveiling limited edition variants for its XM, XT and FE range of tractors. The Mahindra Group firm also announced its new CSR program, Skilling 5000.
Mahindra Tractors crosses milestone by selling 40 lakh tractor unitsedit
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone by selling the brands 40th Lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024. The Mahindra Yuvo Tech Plus, based on Mahindra’s next-generation Yuvo tractor platform, marks this milestone, having rolled-out from Mahindra’s Zaheerabad facility, Mahindra’s youngest tractor facility and a global production hub for Mahindra Tractors, according to a media statement here.
Escorts Kubota to increase tractor prices from May 1edit
Engineering conglomerate Escorts Kubota on Monday announced a forthcoming increase in the prices of their tractor range starting May 1, 2024. The company’s agri-machinery division is set to implement these price adjustments, which will vary across different models, variants, and regions. However, the specific percentage of the price hike has not been disclosed.
Escorts Kubota to increase prices of tractors, shares gainedit
Shares of Escorts Kubota rose over 2% in early deals on Monday after tractor maker and seller said the company would increase the prices of its tractors effective May 1, 2024 onwards. The increase in prices would vary across models/variants and geographies, it added. The stock of the tractor maker zoomed 98% in two years and rallied 168% in three years. In the last one year, the multibagger stock has gained 61.75% and fallen 3% in six months.
Punjab in the DNA of Swaraj tractors, says CEO Harish Chavan as it celebrates 50 years in Mohaliedit
It’s in the DNA of Punjab. That’s how the soft-spoken Harish Chavan, chief executive officer (CEO) of Swaraj division in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, describes the company which is celebrating its golden jubilee this week. It’s a company born out of green revolution. Seeing the galloping demand for tractors, then being imported from the West, the Punjab government set up Punjab Tractors Limited (PTL), and rolled out its first indigenously manufactured tractor in 1974.
Mahindra surpasses 40 lakh tractor sales milestoneedit
Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone of selling the 40th lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024. The Mahindra Yuvo Tech Plus, based on Mahindra’s next-generation Yuvo tractor platform, marks this milestone, having rolled-out from Mahindra’s Zaheerabad facility, its youngest tractor facility and a global production hub for the company.
John Deere is hiring a CTO — that’s Chief Tractor Officer — to help launch its TikTok channeledit
Agriculture equipment company John Deere is on the hunt for a different kid of CTO. The brand on Tuesday announced a two-week search to find a “Chief Tractor Officer” who would create social media content to reach younger consumers.
TVS SCS gets John Deere Partner-level Supplier recognitionedit
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary TVS SCS North America has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere ‘Achieving Excellence Program.’ The partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.
Escorts Kubota appoints Kenji Ennyu as Chief Officer in Operation Divisionedit
Escorts Kubota Limited has announced the appointment of Kenji Ennyu as the Chief Officer in the Operation Division (Senior Management). The appointment, effective from April 1, 2024, on a full-time basis , comes in compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations 30.
Escorts Kubota tractor sales decline in March, demand likely to stabilise after Lok Sabha electionsedit
Escorts Kubota saw its domestic tractor sales decline by 16% from 9,601 in March 2023 to 8,054 in March this year, the firm said in its monthly business update on April 1. The automaker attributed the dip in sales to the shift in Chaitra Navratri festival to April this year and last season’s erratic monsoon patterns and resultant low water reservoir levels, which it said affected agricultural sentiments in central and southern regions leading to delayed harvesting of rabi crops.
Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 24276 Units in India during March 2024edit
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a vital component of the esteemed Mahindra Group, has disclosed its tractor sales data for March 2024, showcasing results amidst changing market dynamics. With a keen eye on both domestic and international markets, the sector’s performance sheds light on current agricultural sentiments and prospects.
Dairy Farming
Cattle face heat, Aavin milk procurement dips by 5L litresedit
The searing summer has led to heat stress in cattle affecting milk output from buffaloes and exotic and cross-breed milch cows. Because of this, the quantum of milk procured by Aavin daily in Tamil Nadu has dropped by five lakh litres over the last 10 days. The average procurement, which stood between 30 lakh and 31 lakh litres per day in March, has plummeted to 25 lakh litres since April 1.
Dams and Indian Agriculture
Tamil Nadu: Ambalur farmers say new check dam the sole solution for water crisisedit
An intermittent supply of power, combined with an intense heatwave, has left the farmers in Ambalur near Vaniyambadi in a severe state of distress, as a majority of them rely on irrigation pumps and electric motors to water their farmlands. An acute water shortage has exacerbated their challenges during a year marked by inadequate rainfall.
Farm Mechanization
Transforming agriculture with drone tech: The rise of Thanos Technologiesedit
For many of us, the name Thanos evokes the image of the big bad from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, for farmers in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, Thanos Technologies is synonymous with safety. Its drones automate the hazardous task of pesticide spraying, thereby improving the lives of these farmers.
Use of renewable energy could revolutionise agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalayas: expertsedit
Harnessing renewable energy could revolutionise food security in the mountainous region of the Hindu Kush Himalayas, experts, including from India, said here on Tuesday. The remarks were made at a regional conference titled “Advancing Productive Uses of Renewable Energy in Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayas” and hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICOMOD) in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, Nepal.
Dhanuka Introduces Powerful Insecticide ‘LaNevo’ Alongside a Bio-fertilizeredit
Dhanuka Agritech Limited unveiled two groundbreaking products- the powerful insecticide ‘LaNevo’, and the bio-fertilizer ‘MYCORe Super’, designed to revolutionize crop protection and yield enhancement in agriculture. ‘LaNevo’ is being launched for the first time in India and is poised for a global launch. The product along with ‘MYCORe Super’ was recently introduced in Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra). It will be gradually launched in the other parts of the country.
Airbots Aerospace Achieves DGCA Type Certification for Surya Shakti 15L Drone: A Milestone Towards Agricultural Empowerment in Indiaedit
Airbots Aerospace, a pioneering Indian agri-tech startup, is proud to announce the successful achievement of DGCA type certification for its ground-breaking Surya Shakti 15L Drone. This certification marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards revolutionizing agricultural spraying practices in India. The Surya Shakti 15L Drone sets a new standard in agricultural drone technology, offering farmers unparalleled efficiency, precision, and safety in pesticide and nutrient application at an affordable price point.
IIT Mandi researchers develop biodegradable polymeric microgels for sustainable agricultureedit
A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable agriculture with the development of natural polymer-based multifunctional smart microgels. These microgels are engineered for the slow release of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizers over an extended period, presenting a promising solution to enhance crop nutrition while minimizing environmental impact.
IIM Lucknow study highlights importance of digitizing India’s agriculture sectoredit
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow’s research highlights the importance of digitizing India’s farming and agricultural sectors. The research, published in the technology analysis and strategic management journal, examines the impact of Agtech platforms on Indian agriculture and proposes a framework for building successful platforms in rural markets.
Technology in Agriculture
Drone use for farming gets a big boost, to more than double by fiscal-endedit
With the government’s thrust on promoting drones for agricultural activities like crop mapping, analysis and application of nutrients and pesticides, manufacturers see an exponential increase in demand for these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the next couple of years.
Data-driven cultivation: Leveraging AI and drones to maximise agricultural productivityedit
The growth of the global population, which is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, is placing significant pressure on the agricultural sector to increase crop production and maximize yields. To manage the pressure, the agricultural industry in recent years, has observed a transformative change in data-driven exercises driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology.
Harvesting Tomorrow: The Global Impact of Smart Farming Technologies on Agriculture and Beyondedit
In an exclusive interview with Prashanth Vasan – CEO – Madras Mandi, he highlights, the potential benefits the technologies offer to farmers globally are multifaceted. By providing real-time insights into soil health, weather conditions, and crop status, smart farming enables precise resource management.This translates into optimized use of water and fertilizers, minimizing waste and environmental impact. The integration of automation and remote monitoring not only streamlines labor-intensive tasks but also reduces operational costs, thereby increasing overall farm productivity.
Paddy in India
High temperatures help improve paddy qualityedit
The harsh summer and heatwave conditions have come as a blessing to the country’s rabi paddy crop, which is being harvested now. Crop quality has improved as the moisture content has gone down naturally, and traders can store the grains longer. As a result, the price of rabi rice, which started to arrive in the market, has dropped by 10% compared with kharif rice.
SC seeks, Centre, Punjab, Haryana’s response on PIL for fixing MSP for alternative crops higher than paddedit
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, Punjab and Haryana governments on a plea seeking to fix the minimum support price (MSP), including the increase of the same from time to time for the alternative crops grown by farmers and procurement of the same by the government. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan issued a notice to the Centre, States of Punjab, and Haryana, pollution control boards, agriculture Universities, and ICAR and asked them to file their replies.
Efforts on for zero farm fire goal: Punjab to Centreedit
The Punjab government on Thursday assured the Centre that it is making efforts to bring down stubble burning cases to zero this year. Every year, during the paddy harvest season (October to November), which coincides with the onset of winters, smoke rising from the fields of Punjab and Haryana leads to formation of a smog jacket over the region, especially the National Capital Region, causing severe health and environmental hazards.
Telangana: Rains force farmers to act on spot; Paddy procurement crosses 10 lakh MTedit
Arrivals for the Yasangi marketing season remained steady in Nizamabad and Nalgonda, two of the largest paddy growing districts as the overall procurement crossed the 10 lakh metric tonne mark in the State on Wednesday. Untimely rains which wreaked havoc on the standing crops sparked a sense of uncertainty forcing the farmers to dispose of their produce at the harvesting points.
Promote short-duration paddy varieties: DC tells officialsedit
Deputy commissioner (DC) Sakshi Sawhney directed sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department to promote sowing of PR-131, PR-130, PR-129, PR 128, PR-127, PR 126, PR-122, PR-121, PR-114, PR-113 paddy varieties and discourage the Pusa-44 variety among the farmers.
Telangana Today Impact: Transco officials lay new line Sravanthi’s paddy field-Telanganaedit
A news item published in these columns on the plight of Sravanthi, widow of a farmer who died by suicide prompted the power supply officials to rush to the village and lay a new power line to the field. The officials have also promised to get a new electric pole near the one acre paddy field of the widow Chiguru Sravanthi in Bangla Venkatapur in Gajwel mandal.
Rabi paddy arrivals from Telangana trigger decline in rice pricesedit
Increasing arrivals of the Yasangi (Rabi) paddy in Telangana’s markets have significantly impacted rice prices. The State is a leading producer of Rabi paddy followed by Tamil Nadu and to some extent Odisha. In less than one month of the commencement of the Rabi harvest operations, both government agencies and private traders have purchased nearly 10 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from farmers in the State, according to officials.
BRS criticises delay in paddy procurement-Telanganaedit
BRS leader and former Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah raised concerns over the delay in paddy purchases, questioning the State government’s inefficiency in ensuring smooth procurement witin stipulated time. He expressed anger, asking how much longer farmers would have to wait to sell their crops at the procurement centres.
Will stop paddy sales if cases not lifted: Traders of Jangaon warn govtedit
Traders and merchants union demanded that the government withdraw the cases booked against them for purchasing food grains at lower prices, and warned that they would stop procurement in Jangaon district.
Every grain of paddy in state will be procured at MSP, says Uttamedit
Civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday exuded confidence that the INDIA bloc will win over 272 Lok Sabha seats with Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister. While accusing both the previous BRS govt and Modi-led BJP govt at Centre of not implementing numerous promises, though people gave them two terms, Reddy said the new Congress govt in the state has started implementing five major guarantees within 100 days of coming to power.
Will ensure fair procurement of paddy: CMedit
Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday emphasised the govt’s commitment to purchasing paddy in accordance with regulations, vowing to prevent any collusion between officials and traders that could undermine the purchase rate. In a post on X, the CM praised the swift action of additional collector Rohit Singh in suspending the negligent Jangaon agriculture market secretary and urged officials to remain vigilant in paddy procurement.
Start paddy sowing from June 18 onwards: PAUedit
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has proposed sowing of paddy in Punjab from June 18 to 24. The university has sent the recommendations to the state’s agriculture department for making a plan and circulating the same to the farmers. The idea behind the staggered cultivation is to save the subsoil water and ensure uninterrupted power supply to all 14 lakh plus agriculture tubewells that feed 35 lakh hectares (88 lakh acres) of agriculture land.
T govt opens 5,923 centres to buy paddyedit
The Telangana govt has set up 5,923 procurement centres across the state and has started purchasing paddy from farmers. Another 1,226 procurement centres will be opened soon. Civil Supplies Corporation has already procured over 72,000 metric tonnes of paddy from 10,325 farmers in six districts.
Paddy procurement: 1479 purchase centres opened-Telanganaedit
Even as the Yasangi harvest operations picked up momentum, paddy purchases are yet to gather pace in the State. The Civil Supplies Corporation, commenced procurement for the Rabi marketing season on March 25 by opening as many as 7,149 purchase centres so far.
T govt begins buying rabi paddyedit
The state govt has started procuring rabi paddy from 2023-24 season and has already bought 1.21 lakh metric tonnes up to March 30. Farmers have been told to sell their paddy directly at these centres at the minimum support price (MSP), which is 2,183 per quintal for common variety paddy and 2,203 for Grade A.
Tractor industry
Economic viability of electric tractors for contemporary Farmingedit
In recent years, the agriculture sector is turning more and more towards sustainability, a phenomenon of searching for eco-friendly techniques instead of traditional practices. One such example of the use of electric tractors that would mitigate greenhouse gas emissions plus cost-effectiveness. This article explores the potential of electric tractors and how they are revolutionizing contemporary farming.
Uncategorized
Agricultural digitalization: Opportunities and challenges discussed at workshop in Indiaedit
Digital tools have the potential to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and adaptability. Alongside longtime partners, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), CABI recently participated in a workshop hosted by the Resilience Project. The workshop, entitled “Digitalization of Agriculture: Current Challenges, Responses and Opportunities for Smallholders”, provided the opportunity for national and international organizations working with digital agriculture tools to come together in India. The event allowed them to share their experiences and discuss opportunities, challenges and future possibilities for cooperation.