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Government of India runs a scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization’ (SMAM) with objective of increasing the reach of farm mechanisation to small and marginal farmers
Centre provides financial assistance under SMAM to make farm equipment affordable to farmers Read More
The amended guidelines of SMAM envisages granting upto 100% of the cost of agricultural drones or Rs. 10 lakh, whichever is less, as a grant for the purchase of drones by FMTTIs, ICAR institutes, KVKs and SAUs
Govt to provide financial support for use of drones in agriculture under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’ Read More
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…
COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade Indian agriculture Read More