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🚜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐱 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐭𝐝. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🌾🎉 Marking a significant milestone, Gromax Agri Equipment Limited., a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and the Government of Gujarat, completes 25 years of revolutionizing farm mechanization. With a legacy of affordability and innovation, the company has expanded from just 4 tractor models to over 40 variants, catering to diverse farming needs. On this special occasion, Gromax has launched five new tractor models in the 2WD and 4WD segments and introduced striking saffron and black-themed tractors, redefining modern agriculture. 💬 “A reflection of our shared commitment to ‘Transform Farming and Enrich Lives’,” says Hemant Sikka, President, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business] At Agriculture Today Group, we are proud to be the media partner for this momentous journey of Gromax in enabling Indian farmers with advanced yet accessible mechanization solutions. 🚜🌾 #GromaxAt25 #FarmMechanization #TractorInnovation #MahindraTractors #Agriculture #Trakstar #HindustanTractors #FarmTech #AgricultureToday

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said a national-level committee will soon be established to promote natural farming across the country. Through this committee, farmers will be made aware of adopting natural farming practices and be given necessary training, he said. If farmers adopt natural farming correctly, it will not only boost their income but also preserve soil fertility, he said, adding that in addition, citizens will benefit from access to vegetables, grains, and fruits free from chemicals and pesticides. He stated this after observing the natural farming practices under the guidance of Gujarat Governor, Acharya Devvrat, in village Kainthala in Kurukshetra district, said an official statement. Prior to this, Chouhan visited Gurukul Kurukshetra, where he examined the Gaushala for indigenous cows, the Gurukul's hostel, and other facilities. Gujarat Governor Devvrat provided detailed insights into the progress and achievements of the Gurukul. The union minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare saw wheat, sugarcane crops, as well as the vegetables and fruit plants at the Kanthala natural farming farmhouse. He observed the jaggery-making process and had the opportunity to taste fresh jaggery. He commended the efforts of Gujarat Governor Devvrat, stating that it was truly rewarding to see the practical application of natural farming in the fields of Gurukul. Chouhan highlighted the detrimental effects of excessive use of chemicals and fertilizers, adding that it has led to a significant loss of soil fertility and the decline of beneficial insects. He also pointed out the rise of various diseases linked to produce grown with these harmful practices. He warned that if the situation does not change, the future generations of the country will not forgive the damage done to the environment. Now is the ideal time to embrace natural farming, he stated, adding, by gradually transitioning to this method, farmers can earn substantial profits. #NaturalFarming #SustainableAgriculture #OrganicFarming #SoilHealth #FarmersFirst #AgriInnovation #HealthyLiving #ChemicalFreeFarming #AgriLeadership #ShivrajSinghChouhan #AcharyaDevvrat #Gujarat #Kurukshetra #Gaushala #Jaggery #AgriReforms #FarmersWelfare #AgriIndia #FoodSecurity

ATG was honored to attend and cover the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, a prestigious two-day event held at ANdAZ, Aerocity, New Delhi, organized by the National Seed Association of India (NSAI). The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma, Chairman CACP, and other eminent dignitaries, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of India's seed sector. A major highlight was the grand exhibition featuring leading seed companies, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and advancements shaping the industry. Zaman Almas #IndianSeedCongress2024 #NSAI #Agriculture #SeedIndustry #Innovation #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #FarmersFirst #CropScience #AgriLeadership #SeedInnovation #FutureOfFarming #AgriBusiness #AgricultureToday

Agriculture, animal husbandry and co-operative minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey said commercialisation of agricultural products has been an essential element for farmers to gain more profits. She particularly described chilli cultivation as a profitable business and encouraged the state farmers to pursue its commercial production. The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the Kisan Fair-cum-Agricultural Exhibition, 2025, organised at the ICAR -National Institute of Secondary Agriculture, in Namkum. During the inauguration, Tirkey shared information on organic farming, sustainable farming techniques and modern food processing methods with the farmers. Inaugurating a honey processing and bee products development centre, the minister also sent a message about environmental protection and asked all stakeholders to plant trees in the sandalwood garden. After inaugurating the agricultural exhibition, she visited various stalls and interacted with farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. In her address, the minister said the state govt was committed to upgrading the agriculture sector. "Such fairs are an excellent medium to provide the farmers with the latest technologies and govt schemes. Our govt is continuously making efforts to make farmers self-reliant. We want them to adopt modern agricultural techniques and increase their income," she added. Presiding over the function, Abhijit Kar, the director of ICAR- National Institute of Secondary Agriculture, highlighted the achievements of the institute. He said the fair provided a platform for the farmers to access information about advanced agricultural equipment, the latest research and govt schemes. About 1,500 farmers, agricultural scientists, entrepreneurs and representatives of various organisations participated in the fair. Many stalls related to advanced agricultural machinery, organic fertilisers, the latest agricultural research and govt grant schemes were set up in the exhibition, providing comprehensive information to the farmers. #KisanFair2025 #AgriculturalExhibition #FarmersFirst #OrganicFarming #SustainableAgriculture #ModernFarming #ChilliCultivation #AgriInnovation #FarmersWelfare #Agribusiness #HoneyProcessing #BeeProducts #EnvironmentalProtection #SmartFarming #GovtForFarmers #ICARNamkum #AgriEntrepreneurs

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, said disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) should be used for improving the agriculture sector, and asserted that the rural population represents both opportunities and responsibilities. Speaking at the inaugural session of 21st General Session of African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) Conference, the vice president also stressed using technology to alleviate suffering. Speaking at the event, Dhankar said the rural regions nurture 3.6 billion lives, including 894 million rural Indians, "representing both our opportunity and responsibility." "A challenge to our intellect is in form of emergence of disruptive technology. Artificial intelligence, machine learning...No less than industrial revolution," he said. "They offer daunting challenges but also bring a basket of opportunities, only if we learn to unleash them," he said. Dhankhar said these technologies should be used for improving the farm sector and rural areas. "If we can unleash these disruptive technologies for greater good of rural India and farm sector, and of the entire world, humanity will be a safer place," the vice president said. "India has taken some flagship initiatives and one initiative is digital India," he added. He stressed on using technology to mitigate suffering, reducing corruption, and generating accountability. Dhankhar also talked about the significance of the role of women in governance and said India has constitutionally structured participation of women at village and municipal levels. AARDO, one of the the earliest examples of South-South and Triangular cooperation in the fields of agriculture and rural development in the African-Asian region, was established in 1962. It is an autonomous inter-governmental/multilateral organisation, comprising 32 countries of Africa and Asia as full members and three associate members. It has been given the status of an international organisation by the Government of India, at par with other UN organisations in India. #AARDO #VicePresident #JagdeepDhankhar #AIinAgriculture #DigitalIndia #RuralDevelopment #SmartFarming #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyForGood #WomenInGovernance #SouthSouthCooperation #TriangularCooperation #AgricultureInnovation #FarmTech #SustainableDevelopment #RuralIndia #GlobalAgriculture #AIForFarmers #TechForRural

After two years of elevated prices because of lower output, the government is expected to step up procurement of tur dal at minimum support price (MSP) to boost buffer and provide farmers with remunerative prices. So far the agencies have purchased 12,335 tonne of tur under the price support scheme (PSS) of the agriculture ministry. The ministry has sanctioned purchase of 1.32 million tonne (MT) of tur in 2024-25 season under price support scheme (PSS) for pulses. Officials said that the agencies – farmers cooperative NAFED India and National Cooperative Consumers' Federation Of India Limited (NCCF) have commenced procurement of tur in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra aiming to boost buffer which depleted to only 35,000 tonne against the norm of one MT. A chunk of these existing stocks were built up through imports. Meanwhile, at Latur (Maharashtra), the hub of the country’s trade, the mandi prices of newly harvested tur dals are ruling at the level of the MSP of Rs 7550/quintal for 2024-25 season, while in the last two years due to drop in output, mandi prices were ruling in the range of Rs 9000 to Rs 10,000/quintal, substantially above MSP. Officials said that because of decline in tur output prices were ruling atleast 30% above the MSP, which led to agencies falling to procure pulses variety in the last two years – 2022-23 and 2023-24 under PSS. The retail tur prices which are currently ruling around Rs 160/kg are likely to fall in coming weeks with an expectation of bumper harvest of above 4 MT in 2024-25 crop year (July-June). However, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India in its first advance estimate last year had estimated a output of 3.5 MT, marginally higher than 3.41 MT in 2023-24 crop year. In addition prospects of imports of around a MT of tur dal this year, would improve supplies and bring down prices further, traders said. #TurDal #MSP #PulsesProcurement #FarmersWelfare #AgriPolicy #FoodSecurity #PriceSupport #Agriculture #RuralEconomy #CommodityPrices

AVPL INTERNATIONAL (AITMC Ventures Ltd.), one of the global leaders in the drone sector to provide specialized short-term drone training to 420 candidates in high-demand job roles by aligning with the government of Odisha. This initiative, approved during the 12th Steering Committee of NUA-Odisha, aims to target the rural youth of Odisha. The program aims to train 180 candidates each as EV Service Technicians and Drone Service Technicians, along with 60 candidates as Drone Data Processors, to address high demand for skilled drone professionals. This will empower rural youth by fostering skill-based employment while also contributing to work efficiency of future workforce to balance the urban rural technology divide. Also, as Odhisha is home to various crop yields, trained individuals can apply their drone expertise to improve crop management while improving livelihood through sustainable income. Speaking on this significant development, Preet Sandhuu, Founder and MD of AVPL International stated, “We are honored to partner with the Directorate of Skill Development to drive forward this transformative initiative for India’s economic growth. The future of work demands professionals skilled in new-age technologies, and this program is a step toward building a future-ready workforce. We see immense potential in rural India with the principles of Atmanirbhar Bharat, enabling self-reliance and sustainable growth.” There are many programs led by AVPL International that reaffirms its commitment to foster skill development and create employment opportunities to match skilled workforce demand. The draft memorandum of understanding for this project will be finalized shortly to streamline the commencement of the training program. This program underscores the government’s and AVPL’s dedication to empowering youth with the tools to succeed in dynamic and technologically advanced sectors. #SkillIndia #DroneTraining #RuralEmpowerment #Odisha #FutureOfWork #AtmanirbharBharat #TechForGood #DroneTechnology #SkillDevelopment #EmploymentOpportunities

🚀 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌾 Join us at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2025, the premier platform driving transformation in the agriculture sector! 🌱🚜 📅 Date: 9-10 July 2025 📍 Location: New Delhi 👥 500+ Attendees | 50+ Speakers | 20+ Award Categories A must-attend event for policy makers, industry leaders, agribusiness executives, farmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of agriculture! 🌍✨ 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gm88DDMU 📞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ms. Zaman Almas | 📲 +91-7290088228 | ✉️ zaman.almas@agriculturetoday.in #ALC2025 #AgricultureLeadershipConclave #AgricultureToday #AgriLeadership #SustainableFarming #AgriBusiness #PolicyMakers #Farmers #InnovationInAgriculture #event #eventindelhi #agri

India and Myanmar discussed possibilities in areas of pharmaceuticals, pulses & beans, petroleum products and greater use of the recently launched Rupee-Kyat Trade Settlement Mechanism to foster mutual growth. The discussion between the two countries was attended by Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State of Commerce and Industry and 𝐇𝐄 𝐔 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫. Both sides, during the meeting, emphasised the potential for enhanced bilateral trade, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. During the meeting, both leaders deliberated on the potential areas of collaboration to promote bilateral trade and also acknowledged the importance of resuming border trade through roads and agreed to take steps on this issue. In another development, both countries hosted the 8th meeting of the India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) last year. The meeting discussed the potential areas of cooperation to drive mutual growth. Both parties conversed about the focus sectors like shipping, textiles, health, the Indian Pharmacopoeia, power, transport and connectivity, ICT, the 5G telecom stack, and the MSME sector as key avenues for collaboration. The discussion also touched on how this cooperation could lead to long-term benefits, helping both countries to achieve their goals more effectively while fostering a spirit of mutual support and collaboration. The two countries have cooperation across several fronts. As per the MEA, the Government of India is actively involved in over a dozen projects in Myanmar, both in infrastructural and non-infrastructural areas. These include the upgradation and resurfacing of the 160 km long Tamu-Kalewa-Kalemyo road; the construction and upgradation of the Rhi-Tiddim Road in Myanmar; the Kaladan Multimodal Transport Project; etc. #IndiaMyanmar #BilateralTrade #EconomicCooperation #RupeeKyatTrade #Pharmaceuticals #PulsesTrade #PetroleumProducts #BorderTrade #Connectivity #TradeRelations #MSME #Telecom #InfrastructureDevelopment #AgriTrade #MutualGrowth #Diplomacy