Synopsis “Currently, there is a significant gap between extension workers and farmers, with a ratio of 1:1100 and contact intensity of one hour per farmer every year. The existing system is also plagued by defects such as lack of realistic base-level information, poor coordination and cohesiveness among the extension players and a low level of […]
Category Archives: Agricultural updates
Indian farmers being extra cautious with their wheat crops after last year’s lessons
Synopsis Several parts of India are witnessing unusually warm weather for this time of the year, including in the biggest wheat-growing areas. The plants are reaching maturity or close to flowering, making them very sensitive to heat. High temperatures can result in output losses, the weather office has warned. After an extraordinary heat wave smothered […]
The future of precision agriculture is with drone technology
Precision agriculture (PA) is a method of managing agriculture that uses IT and computers to ensure that soil and plants get exactly what they want for optimum health and productivity. PA aims to safeguard the environment, the economy, and sustainable development. Drones for modern agriculture Undoubtedly, drones have advanced considerably since their early days as […]
Agri and food processing sector registers double-digit growth in Andhra Pradesh
The state of Andhra Pradesh showcased its rich natural resources, large investments in infrastructure, land bank, and intensive reforms in rules and regulations at successful investors meeting held in Bengaluru. These efforts, taken together, position Andhra Pradesh as the state where abundance meets prosperity. The event is one of many such meets being organized in […]
NBHC creates Direct Procurement Centers (DPC’s) in Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh
National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC), a leading Agritech company offering top-notch integrated services in post-harvest agri-ecosystem, today announced the launch of three Direct Procurement Centres (DPC’s) at Bundi (Rajasthan) and Sasaram (Bihar) for Paddy and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) for Maize. NBHC commenced Direct Farmer Procurement in the last kharif season to connect farmers directly with […]
G-20 members stressed on need to increase climate finance to help farmers take up adaption measures: Agriculture secretary
The three-day event of the first G20 Agriculture Deputies Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) concluded on Wednesday. ng of India’s G20 presidency, on a street in Mumbai, on December 15, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters The G-20 members stressed on the need to increase climate finance to help farmers take up adaptation measures, […]
Strategies to make agritech platforms user-friendly for farmers
In India, the agricultural environment is the main source of income. Most of its rural residents—nearly 70%—rely on agriculture for their primary subsistence. But even after roughly 75 years of independence, our farmers continue to face a number of difficulties, including the lack of capital inputs and access to high-quality seeds, expensive fertilizers, manures, unpredictable […]
India appeals to G20 nations to adopt ‘3S’ formula in agriculture for tackling food security concerns
Synopsis The 3S strategy is ‘smart’ and ‘sustainable’ agriculture which should ‘serve’ all, he said. For smart agriculture, Scindia emphasised on adopting drone and other new technologies for increasing the crop yield. For sustainable agriculture, farmers should focus on achieving higher yields, use better inputs besides focusing on advanced technologies and marketing, he said. India […]
Millets to increase income of small and marginal farmers: Govt
Synopsis The year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as a global hub for millets. Several initiatives are being undertaken in this regard. The government on Saturday said popularisation of millets in the country will lead […]
Govt slashes wheat reserve price to reduce flour price
Synopsis To reduce the price of wheat and atta, the Department of Food & PD, in consultation with Ministry of Finance on Friday decided that the reserve price for sale of wheat under OMSS will be Rs 2350/Qtl (Pan India) for FAQ and Rs. 2300/Qtl (Pan India) for URS wheat of all crops including RMS […]