Farming

While the government is looking to push natural farming, which is different from organic farming, contrasting studies question the scalability and viability of the practice

In 2019-20, the Central government initiated a programme on natural farming titled Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati

Synergy Marine Group has started growing vegetables on its vessels on a pilot basis using technology provided by Agwa. "As part of a pilot project, Synergy's managed Suezmax tanker 'EFFIE MAERSK' has been using Agwa's cutting-edge AI-directed cultivation devices since September," according to a statement on Thursday. These units, which are about the same size as standard refrigerators or wine coolers, allow the crew to enjoy freshly picked vegetables in the middle of the ocean, it added. Eli Feiglin, Chief Commercial Officer of Agwa, said, "The fully automated process allows crews to enjoy fresh greens and herbs without the need for special skills or substantial time commitment." The self-contained units use artificial intelligence, cameras and sensors to regulate environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, water, fertiliser and temperature. By maintaining optimal conditions for plant growth, the AI ensures that the vegetables grow efficiently. Captain Rajesh Unni, Synergy's

Farming would be one of the biggest US sectors hit should the incoming administration move forward with kicking potentially millions of undocumented immigrants out of the country

Access to crop insurance and agricultural machinery was limited, with 50 per cent of FPCs lacking crop insurance and 61 per cent without access to agricultural machinery

PM Modi launched the 'Unified Genomic Chip' to help farmers identify high-quality cattle early, which is aimed at enhancing dairy farming quality in India

Worldwide, Bayer has 29 such farms across the globe, and the first one was just launched in India

Overall, till August 30 kharif crops have been sown in around 108.73 million hectares which was almost 2 per cent more than the same period last year

Cabinet approves seven agricultural projects worth Rs 13,966 crore

Chouhan said that several Didis will have their certificates delivered to their place of residence

Krishi-DSS provides seamless access to comprehensive all-India data

Syngenta India on Monday said it has introduced crop protection products for many crops including rice and tomato. Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd is among the world's leading agriculture companies, comprising Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. In a statement, Syngenta said it has launched 'Miravis Duo and Reflect Top crop protection products to ensure quality output. Miravis Duo is a cutting-edge fungicide approved for use in tomatoes, chilli, groundnuts, and grapes. It offers control over diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, and Leaf Spots, ensuring farmers higher quality produce. "It is estimated that farmers worldwide lose up to 23 per cent of their crops to fungal diseases each year. Miravis Duo offers crops robust and reliable disease protection, allowing growers better quality yield resulting in significant increase on the return on investment," the company said. The second product 'Reflect Top', is a specialised fungicide tailored for rice, a staple food in Indi

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday said Bihar with a large number of farmers can play a crucial role in the food processing sector. Addressing a meeting with industry leaders and micro-entrepreneurs from the food and allied sectors in Patna, the minister said he would like to strengthen the food processing sector in his home state. Paswan, the Union minister for food processing industries, said he would continue to work towards the uplift of farmers in the country as well as in Bihar. The food processing sector is very important and this can help elevate the economic status of India. I will strengthen the sector in my home state. Bihar is a state with a large number of farmers and can play a crucial role in the food processing space," he said. Paswan said he wished to see food processing as an employment-generating sector with maximum processing units across the country and Bihar. The union minister chaired the industry roundtable meeting with industrialists and ...

Suggests use of 'agri-stack' for better targeting of fertiliser subsidies

There is a large difference in the cost of production between grey and green ammonia

Imports are increasing and domestic cultivation is expanding for the taste and health benefits of these foods

India's ambitious plans for an agri-derived ethanol-fuelled transport sector rest on the twin pillars of remunerative rates and agricultural yields

Coverage of Rs 2 lakh was offered under PMSBY while a coverage of Rs 5 lakh was offered under GAIS

The Yogi Adityanath government is also planning to host a global farmers' summit 'Krishi Bharat' in November 2024 in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry