Mahindra’s domestic tractor sales surge 12% in June 2020
The company sold 35,844 tractors in June 2020, as against 31,879 tractors sold in June 2019
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Agriculture minister flags off helicopter services for locust control operations
The Bell 206-B3 helicopter will have single pilot operation, has a pesticide carrying capacity of 250 litres in one trip and can cover about 25 to 50 hectare area in one flight.
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COVID-19: Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition launches policy brief for safeguarding food systems
To assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global agriculture and food systems, Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition has today announced the launch of its latest policy brief
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Sustainable development key to enhancing competitiveness in the fisheries sector: Secretary, Fisheries
Per capita consumption in India is substantially low in fisheries compared to global levels. Therefore, development of domestic market and increasing per capita consumption needs a focused approach, the official said
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Cabinet approves setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs.15,000 crore
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COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade Indian agriculture
Farmers must be urged to adopt digital and mechanised ways to grow crops. Various government schemes can be used to get financial assistance and guidance to buy or rent farm machinery and equipments. Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes…
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Centre makes 5% hike in coconut MSP for 2020 season
Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for mature dehusked coconut from Rs 2571 per quintal in 2019 season to Rs. 2700 per quintal for 2020 season
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How have been the locust control operations in India?
Presently the control work is in full swing with the cooperation and coordination of the state agricultural departments, local administration and Border Security Force
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Modern agriculture: Way to combat harsh climate in Siberia
Harsh Siberian climate increases risk in agriculture. Modern farming technologies help mitigate the risks and improve farming productivity
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Institutional mechanism must for creating a robust agri value chain management: Ashok Dalwai, CEO, NRAA
The future Agri supply chains need to have integration of market intelligence with demand estimation. To achieve this, integrating Internet of Things (IoT), geospatial mapping and cloud computing must be explored, According to FICCI-GT Report
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