Hi, NewsWrap for June 05, 2023

04-June-2023: Hyperspectral Imaging in Precision Farming, CoE for Temperate Fruits Zawoora, Punjab's Cotton Sowing Season Ends

5 June 2023

  • Explore Potential of Hyperspectral Imaging in Precision Farming and its Applications

    The utilization of drones, satellites, and sensors in agricultural fields has brought about a transformative impact on farming practices worldwide. This technological advancement enables farmers to gain real-time and long-term insights into the condition and progress of their crops. Due to its capacity to address the biological intricacies and diverse variables within agriculture, including growing conditions, soil types, weather fluctuations, and crop varieties, hyperspectral imaging finds wide-ranging applications across industries such as mineralogy, medical imaging, food quality analysis, and particularly in the agricultural sector.

  • Maharashtra Agri Min Abdul Sattar Visits CoE for Temperate Fruits Zawoora

    Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister, Abdul Sattar, visited the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for temperate fruits located in Zawoora, Jammu and Kashmir. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen agricultural ties between Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, exploring avenues for collaboration and extending support in the marketing of fruits produced in both regions. Accompanied by Director Horticulture Kashmir, G.R. Mir, Abdul Sattar conducted an extensive tour of the Centre of Excellence (CoE), acquainting himself with its state-of-the-art facilities and operations.

  • CM KCR's Revolutionary Agriculture Policies Lauded by Energy Minister

    The efforts and decisions implemented by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao have brought about a revolutionary change in the agricultural sector of Telangana, according to Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy. Speaking at the tenth anniversary celebration of Telangana's Formation Day at Rythu Vedika in Endlapally, Suryapet mandal, Minister Reddy highlighted the significant improvements in irrigation facilities and the subsequent increase in agricultural productivity. Minister Reddy commended the government's focus on improving irrigation facilities in the district, stating that the total irrigated area had witnessed a substantial growth from 2.05 lakh acres to 5.82 lakh acres since 2014. 

  • Punjab's Cotton Sowing Season Ends with Disappointing Results, Falls Short of 3 Lakh Hectare Target

    The state's agricultural sector has faced significant challenges in achieving its goal of bringing 300,000 hectares of land under cotton cultivation. Adverse weather conditions and the prospect of lower profits compared to paddy have hindered farmers' efforts. The primary districts involved in cotton production are Fazilka, Bathinda, Mansa, and Muktsar. As of May 31, when the sowing season concluded, approximately 175,000 hectares (58 percent of the target) had been sown with the cotton crop. This falls short of last year's achievement of 248,000 hectares against a 400,000-hectare target.

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