Today, the award ceremony took place to honor the efforts that have led to significant contributions in the sector and positively impacted the lives of millions of farmers. Encouraging excellence, innovation, and leadership in the industry, the event also witnessed a Panel discussion followed by the Awards presentation ceremony.
Policymakers, CEOs, agri professionals, experts, officials, progressive farmers, rural institutions, and other key stakeholders participated in this event.
Dr. Ashok Dalwai, Chairman, PM's Task Force on Doubling Farmers Income was the chief guest at the event. Following are the dignitaries who also participated and embraced this event with their presence.
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Dr. PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India
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Dr. SM Jha, DDG Engineering, ICAR
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TR Kesavan, FICCI, Chairman, National Agri Committee and Immediate Past President of TM
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Vikram Garga, Group Head Marketing, Apollo Tyres APMEA
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Dr. MJ Khan, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture
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Mamta Jain, Editor & CEO, Agriculture Today Group
Vikram Garga, Group Head Marketing, Apollo Tyres APMEA said, "We have a lot of technology and new initiatives coming up but how can we inspire each other to keep coming up with new ideas in the market? Innovation will be needed in frugal solutions and is extremely important. Let's put the farmers at the heart of any innovation. We have to bring the youth of tomorrow to be a part of it. The startup sector is really booming out there and it's important that we meet these young minds with the farmers."
He added, "Apollo Tyres are committed to Farm Power Awards and we will be associated with them for years. It's not just the meeting of minds today it's the meeting ground for people included in the service of farmers who come together. We promise to keep bringing this platform every year."
Mr. Gagan Pal- Director Agriculture Brand India, CNH Industrial, said “At New Holland Agriculture, we are committed to offering world-class quality products for the Indian farmers that are also technologically advanced. Beyond the existing products, the brand is also dedicated to investing resources to develop sustainable solutions for the industry. We are delighted to have received this award and are further invigorated to continue providing best-in-class machines and help develop the sector in India.”
New Holland Agriculture took home two awards at the Farm Power Awards 2022. It was awarded Best Tractor in 31-40 HP category for the New Holland 3037 TX 4WD tractor at the fourth Farm Power Awards. The New Holland Roll-Bar 125 Round Baler also won the Best Launch of the Year (Implement) at the awards.
The complete winners list is mentioned below.
Winners List
Best CSR Initiative: Jfarm Services, TAFE
Best Digital Intervention: JFarm Services, TAFE
Best Harvesting Solution: DC-68G-HK, KUBOTA
Best Harvesting Solution: ACE ULTRA PLUS, Action Construction Equipment
Best Launch of the Year (Implement): Round Baler Roll-Bar 125, CNH Industrial
Best Launch of the Year (Implement): Subsoiler LEMKEN Melior 1/85E, LEMKEN India
Best Launch of the Year (Tractor): Eicher 280 4WD (Narrow/Orchard), Eicher Tractors
Innovation of the Year: SWARAJ CODE, Swaraj Division, Mahindra & Mahindra
IoT Application in Mechanization: Shrachi FarMeter, Shrachi Agrimech
Fastest Growing Brand: KUBOTA, Kubota India
Most Stylish Tractor: Agromaxx 4050 E, SDF India
Academic Leadership Award: Dr Champat Raj Mehta, Director CIAE Bhopal
CEO of the Year: Ashok Anantharaman, CEO ACE
Micro Power of the Year < 12 HP: Power Weeder VST RT 70, VST Tillers Tractors
Tractor of the Year < 30 HP: CAPTAIN 283 4WD, Captain Tractors
Tractor of the Year 31-40 HP: MF 7235, TAFE
Tractor of the Year 31-40 HP: New Holland 3037 TX 4WD, CNH Industrial
Tractor of the Year 41-50 HP: Yuvo Tech+ 575, Mahindra & Mahindra
Tractor of the Year > 50 HP: Sonalika Tiger DI 75 4WD CRDS, SONALIKA
Special Recognition: Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, BUDNI
Life Time Achievement Award: GT Patel & MT Patel, Chairman & Vice Chairman, CAPTAIN TRACTOR
