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Agriculture Industry
In 100-day plan, Agri Ministry plans new Centre-state body for farm policyedit
THE CENTRE IS planning to set up a National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART), which will act as an overarching federal body and devise policy and programmes for the agri sector, The Indian Express has learnt. According to sources, the idea, proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as part of its 100-day action plan for the new government, is to drive “coordinated” actions in the agriculture sector.
CLAAS Global Mentions
Tractor, harvester IT comes of ageedit
Their diverging directions has led to a myriad array of systems and applications that are often useful in bringing efficiencies, while also engendering brand loyalty, but often doing little to simplify the already complex business of farming. Harvesting and tractor manufacturer Claas has come to appreciate that the general mix of competing products, in some cases, might hamper, rather than encourage adoption of digital technology, so in response, has developed Claas Connect.
Competition
Mahindra & Mahindra April tractors sales remain mutededit
Mahindra & Mahindra’s farm equipment sector sold 37,039 tractors in month of April 2024 compared to 36,405 units in April 2023, recording a growth of 2%. Domestic tractors sales were at 35,805 units, higher by 1%. Exports rose 23% to 1,234 units over last year. Commenting on the performance, Hemant Sikka, President Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said We have sold 35805 tractors in the domestic market during April 2024, a growth of 1% over last year. Government’s Wheat procurement operations are going on in full swing with good mandi arrivals, keeping the rural cash flows healthy. IMD’s forecast of above normal monsoon rains and festivals in the month of April have helped bring positivity ...
Farm Mechanization
Maharashtra: Sky Is The Limit For State’s First Batch Of Female Drone Pilotedit
For the first time, 12 women from various self-help groups in rural Maharashtra have been trained to operate and fly drones. Taught in Bangalore, they will soon use their new skills to earn employment by area mapping, aerial surveys and agricultural spraying.