The Financial Express

The agricultural sector is experiencing unprecedented transformations rapidly through technological advancements. In the last decade, we have witnessed seismic shifts as drone technology has boosted crop yields by 5-10% and have slashed water usage by up to 30%. These innovations underline the industry’s brisk evolution, paving the way for hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and deep learning to further revolutionize farming practices, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Krishak Jagat

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.

ET Energyworld

In the wake of climate change causing increasingly variable weather patterns, a study from Telangana, India has shown that providing farmers with accurate monsoon forecasts can significantly influence their agricultural planning and economic stability.

The Times of India

It’s not just Brussels or Delhi and neighbouring states where tractor-borne protesters have become a cause for concern for law enforcement authorities or govt. Tractors are currently being used in protests in Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Romania and Greece, upsetting the equilibrium in an election year in European Union as well.

The Economic Times

The Indian assistance will ensure food security in Afghanistan and Central Asia, according to the Afghan ministry of agriculture and irrigation. The Afghan ministry expressed its gratitude towards India and said that the assistance will assist to fight locusts within the country and prevents those coming from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

The Times of India

A two-day agri start-up conclave on the theme of ‘Cultivating Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ kicked off at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Saturday. Addressing the event, organised by the department of agricultural economics, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU in collaboration with Baroda UP Gramin Bank, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) and IGNOU, director of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Varanasi, Sudhanshu Singh highlighted some varieties of rice with low glycaemic index and higher protein content.

The Wire

Despite rising per capita food production, malnutrition has risen, especially in the last eight years, according to Ramesh Chand, who attributed this phenomenon to the rising food prices.

Krishi Jagran

This is the 5th edition of Agri Expo India, which is held at Krishi Mahavidyalaya Indore, Madhya Pradesh in Jan 2024.

India Today

The Delhi government on Tuesday organised the ‘Environmental Experts Meet’ as part of its preparations for the action plan to fight pollution in the city during winter. The meeting with 24 organisations, along with national and global experts was held at Delhi Secretariat.

Orissa Dairy – Online

Cape Town: Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has officially launched its much-anticipated, future-ready range of tractors – the Mahindra OJA – at Futurescape, an event held in Cape Town, South Africa.