Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
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.
Competition
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.
Paddy in India
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.