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CLAAS Global Mentions
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.
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.
Paddy in India
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.