Hi, NewsWrap for June 12, 2024

12-June-2024: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sustainable Development in Bihar, Onion Prices, TS TET Result 2024, IIT Kanpur, Sonalika, Agrinnovate India

12 June 2024

  • Pay Special Attention to Increase Agricultural Production, Productivity and Quality: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Agriculture Minister

    Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a detailed discussion on June 12, 2024 with senior officials from the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department. The meeting focused on the implementation of a 100-day agricultural action plan, a commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chouhan highlighted the need for a concentrated effort on farmer-oriented initiatives to ensure swift progress in alignment with the Prime Minister's vision

  • Transformative Agricultural Technologies Can Drive Sustainable Development in Bihar, Study Finds

    Bihar can significantly advance its sustainable development goals by adopting three transformative technologies in the agricultural sector, according to the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI). A recent policy brief from TCI outlines how these technologies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice and livestock production while maintaining or even enhancing productivity.

  • Onion Prices Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha

    Onion prices in India have skyrocketed by 30-50% in the past two weeks. This surge comes just ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival on June 17, traditionally a time for increased demand for the vegetable.

  • TS TET Result 2024 Announced; Here’s the Direct Link to Check Your Scores

    TS TET Result 2024: On June 12, 2024, Telangana's Department of School Education officially released the results for the Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test 2024. Candidates who participated in the examination are advised to check their scorecards and results on the official website (tstet2024.aptonline.in/tstet/).

  • IIT Kanpur and AVPL International Partner to Propel Advanced Technology Drones

    AVPL International has joined forces with the IIT Kanpur, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of drone technology to transform global agriculture. This partnership, solidified by the MoU, marks a significant milestone in the journey towards agricultural transformation and aims to produce cutting-edge drones equipped with advanced technology, designed to address the challenges faced by large-scale landholders in India, Australia, Austria, and multiple European nations. Leveraging the expertise of the laboratory at IIT Kanpur's Department of Electrical Engineering, these drones will broaden the horizons of drone applications in agriculture and beyond.

  • Sonalika Continues its Phenomenal Performance With 13,338 Overall Tractor Sales, Registers 5.2% Growth Surpassing Domestic Industry in May’24

    India’s No.1 tractor export brand Sonalika has always cherished farmers’ love and trust for its heavy-duty tractors and is excited to script a new growth story in May’24. The company has recorded 13,338 overall tractor sales with 5.2% growth in the domestic market, beating industry growth. Farmer’s upliftment in the agri sector remains the top focal point for Sonalika and the company’s entire range of heavy-duty tractors in 20-120 HP is designed to deliver supreme customer satisfaction in all aspects.

  • Agrinnovate India Facilitates Transfer of ICAR-CTCRI's 'E-Crop' IoT Technology for Smart Farming

    In a significant stride towards advancing precision agriculture, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, unveiled 'E-Crop,' an IoT-based technology, aimed at revolutionizing farming practices.

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12 June 2024

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