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Agriculture Industry
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.
Competition
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.
Farm Mechanization
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.