Many sugar factories will take part in AI farming process: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar, NCP (SP) president and former Union agriculture minister. stated that farming is undergoing a revolution and artificial intelligence will soon be applied to sugarcane cultivation. “The AI technology can be used to boost the quality of sugarcane. Many sugar factories will take part in the AI farming process. A meeting is scheduled later […]
Grapes Export from India: Opportunities in Global Trade 2025
Key Highlights: India relishes a rich agricultural landscape, including a robust grape sector, with its different weather conditions.Will Indian grapes be able to dominate foreign markets in 2025, given the rising demand for fresh, premium fruits around the world? Being the 5th largest grape exporter, Indian grapes export were worth around 417.07 USD million to […]
Crop insurance scheme should cover damages caused by stray animals: Par Panel
A parliamentary committee has suggested that the government’s crop insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), should cover damages caused to crops by stray animals, besides pitching for financial assistance of ₹100 per quintal to paddy farmers to curb burning of crop residues. It also recommended free compulsory crop insurance to small farmers with […]
Women In Villages Pilot Farm Drones, Earning A Living And Some Independence
A group of women has found an unexpected path to earn an income and some independence: operating drones for agricultural uses such as crop spraying. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government launched the so-called “Drone Didi” or “Drone Sisters” initiative in 2023 and so far 500 drones have been distributed, the Agriculture Ministry said in parliament […]
Soyameal exports down 19% in Oct-Feb on weak demand
Output down 10%, while domestic demand has been muted Soyameal exports in the first five months of the oil year starting October 2024 declined by about 19 per cent to 9.50 lakh tonnes over 11.71 lakh tonnes (lt) a year ago on weak demand from overseas buyers. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/farmers-demand-legal-guarantee-of-msp-expansion-to-horticulture-crops-transparency-in-discussions-with-the-centre/article69290241.ece
AISTA cuts sugar production estimate by 19% to 25.8 mn tn for 2024-25
India’s sugar production is expected to fall by 19 per cent to 25.8 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season ending September, down from 31.9 million tonnes in the previous season, according to the All India Sugar Trade Association’s second estimate released on Tuesday. The latest projection is 0.72 million tonnes lower than AISTA’s first estimate […]
Farmers’ group demands expansion of MSP to milk, fruits and vegetables
Currently, the Centre fixes the MSPs for 22 crops and the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane every year. Amid the on-going farmers’ protest over legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP), a group of farmer organisations led by V M Singh and Raju Shetty under “MSP Guarantee Kisan Morcha” has also sought […]
Import duty hike in edible oils fails to spur domestic oilseeds rates
The Government on September 13, 2024 had increased the import duty on cooking oils on the assumption that the step would help farmers get better prices for kharif oilseeds after the rates dropped below their minimum support prices. The government will have to be cautious in further raising the import duty on edible oils after it was […]
Roller flour mills seek setting up a wheat board to unlock industry’s potential
The board can be set up for research, policy guidelines and market expansions, says millers federation chief Chitlangia. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/roller-flour-mills-seek-setting-up-a-wheat-board-to-unlock-industrys-potential/article69284948.ece
Revolutionising Agriculture: Wireless, fast-charging solutions powering the future of EV tractors
The synergy of technology and agriculture promises a future where productivity and sustainability coexist seamlessly.The advent of electric tractors has marked a transformative moment in agricultural technology, blending sustainability with efficiency. However, the success of these machines hinges on the development of robust charging solutions. Wireless charging and fast-charging technologies are emerging as pivotal components in ensuring […]