27-October-2023: Sri Ann Mahotasav, AI in Agriculture Course, Amit Shah Inaugurates BBSSL's National Symposium, Insects Discovered in Makhana

27 October 2023

• Powering Profitability: Expert Highlights The Role of Adequate Capital and Post-Harvest Tech in Farming Success

  Ensuring profitable farming involves a combination of strategic planning, efficient practices, and adopting the appropriate technologies. However, factors such as climate change, fluctuating market prices, and evolving consumer preferences pose significant challenges. India's northeastern state, Mizoram, and its remote location have shaped a unique landscape in the realm of farming. Emphasizing Mizoram's cultivation methods, challenges faced by farmers, crucial support extended by Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Lunglei, and ways to ensure profitable farming, Dr Henry Saplalrinliana, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Lunglei, Mizoram shared his views through the live Facebook webinar conducted by Krishi Jagran on October 27, 2023.

• AI in Agriculture Course Introduced by Baramati Trust Addressing Climate Change

  The Agriculture Development Trust (ADT) in Baramati is set to introduce an online course that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to assist farmers and combat climate change, as announced by Sharad Pawar, the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and a co-founder of ADT. The course, titled 'Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Technology and Climate Change,' is slated for launch next year and has been developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford. This course, designed to empower farmers, encompasses a wide range of applications. It will aid in farm management and yield prediction, effective water management, and accurate drought forecasts.

• Insects Discovered in Makhana Purchased from Flipkart, Company Issues a Response

  An online shopper, Siddharth Shah, recently took to social media platform X to express his shock and disgust upon discovering live insects inside a packet of makhana he had ordered from Flipkart. Shah shared a series of photos showcasing the distressing sight and emphasized that the product came with no return policy.  Upon noticing Shah's post, Flipkart responded with a standard acknowledgment and requested him to remove any order-specific details from the post. The conversation between the customer and the company continued for a while.

• Amit Shah Inaugurates BBSSL's National Symposium on Production of Improved and Traditional Seed through Cooperative Sector

  Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, took center stage at the ‘National Symposium on Production of Improved and Traditional Seed through Cooperative Sector’ held in New Delhi. The event was organized by Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) and marked a significant milestone in India's agricultural landscape. During the symposium, Amit Shah unveiled the Logo, Website, and Brochure of BBSSL and distributed membership certificates to its members. The gathering also witnessed the presence of prominent figures, including Union Minister of State for Cooperation, BL Verma, and high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Cooperation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

• FarMart Illuminates the Path to Agricultural Prosperity with New Office Inauguration

  FarMart, the good food economy, a leading name in the agricultural sector, celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new office at the AIHP headquarters in Gurugram. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and a sense of anticipation as the Co-Founders, Alekh Sanghera and Mehtab Singh Hans, conducted sacred rituals to invoke divine blessings for this promising new chapter. This inauguration went beyond the mere exchange of pleasantries. It was a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with the founders and gain profound insights. These insights shed light on the extraordinary journey of FarMart Service Private Limited, which was established in 2015 and has since made remarkable progress in terms of growth and innovation.

• Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Shri Ann Mahotsav at Indira Gandhi Pratisthan, Lucknow

  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted Shri Anna's historical significance, tracing its origins back to the Vedic era. He stressed that millets, also known as Shri Anna, played an important role in traditional Indian diets. He also emphasized millets' potential significance in addressing future global food crises, owing to their nutritional content and resistance to unfavorable environmental circumstances.