UP Engineer leaves job in Bengaluru to do farming, earns in lakhs, here's how
He took guidance from agricultural expert Subhash Palekar and began farming. Today, he earns lakhs in profit, making his journey an inspiration for other farmers. Key Points
Business TodayGovt working on blueprint to cut use of water and fertilisers, improve soil quality
To reduce use of fertilizers, enhance soil quality by using organic products, diversify crops and minimise the use of water, nutrients and energy on farmlands, Centre is working towards a blueprint as it is focusing on scaling up agroecology in India under its Vision 2047. Agroecology is sustainable farming or application of ecological concepts and principals in farming. Key Points
Economic TimesGreen Gold: How vegetable farming can bolster India's economic health
Vegetable farming in India has the potential to boost the country's GDP and overall economic health. With shorter growth cycles, multiple harvests, and higher profit margins, vegetable farming offers advantages over traditional field crops. The rising demand for fresh and nutritious vegetables, both domestically and internationally, presents export opportunities. Vegetable farming also promotes sustainability, creates jobs, diversifies agriculture, and encourages the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's farmers wrestle with shift to eco-friendly agriculture
Agriculture is India's biggest employer, supporting the livelihoods of 250 million farmers and informal labourers - but their work is getting harder as climate change makes living off farming difficult, pushing up debt, migration and suicides. Worries over falling yields have driven up the use of chemical fertilisers that are stripping the soil of nutrients and fuelling agricultural emissions on a warming planet. Key Points
Economic TimesAquaconnect raises $4 million in pre-Series B
India Business News: Aquaconnect, a full-stack aquaculture platform with embedded fintech capabilities, has raised $4 million in pre-Series B funding round led by S2G Ventures. The company plans to use the capital to scale its operations and expand its coverage in major aquaculture production states in India. Aquaconnect leverages satellite remote sensing and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in the fish and shrimp farming industry. The funding will also help Aquaconnect double its 'Aqua Partners' network and enhance its product portfolio with farmer-focused innovations and formal credit services. Key Points
Times Of India
Himachal Pradesh aims to bring additional 30,000 acres of land under natural farming in FY24
The agriculture department of Himachal Pradesh has set the target to bring an additional 30,000 acres of land under natural farming in 2023-24. So far, 1.59 lakh farmers in the state are practicing natural farming on around 50,000 acres of land, officials said. Key Points
Economic TimesMoS Agri pitches for mass adoption of new farm technologies for achieving $5 trillion economy
Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture, believes that mass adoption of new technologies like drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and precision farming in the agriculture sector is necessary for India to reach the USD 5 trillion economy. Choudhary also urged scientists to identify untapped areas such as rain-fed districts, empowering farmers with new agricultural technologies. 6-7%. Key Points
Economic TimesOver 4 lakh hectares brought under natural farming in 8 states: Govt
About 4.09 lakh hectares have been brought under natural farming in eight states with Andhra Pradesh leading the group, according to Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. The Centre is promoting natural farming through a sub-scheme, Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati, under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana. Key Points
Economic TimesInfosys techie quits job to become a farmer in Japan, earns double of his salary
A 27-year-old man from Tamil Nadu quit his job and became a Brinjal farmer in Japan. He ended up making double of what he made at his corporate job. Key Points
India TodayHaryana farmers to learn about dragon fruit cultivation in Vietnam, subsidised trips on the cards
Exotic fruit fetches ‘returns of Rs 5 lakh per acre — five times the highest rewarding crops’, says a farmer. However, marketing is likely to remain an issue. Key Points
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‘Yams over grenades’ in Assam. Samir Bordoloi & his green commandos make farming cool again
Samir Bordoloi’s Assam food forest has brought the elephants back to the jungle by planting bamboo trees. They no longer trample the village rice fields. Key Points
ThePrintSoon, farms to have sensors to track efficient use of resources
The government is planning installation of sensors in farms to track use of water, fertilisers, chemicals and pesticides to bring about more efficiency in their usage. It has begun work on smart farming, on the lines of the just announced drone scheme, said officials. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt initiatives focus on transition, but better markets needed to scale up organic farming: CSE report
According to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), providing market access, better marketing, and help with transitioning to organic farming are the main issues that need to be addressed to increase organic farming in India. While transitioning is getting more traction, not much effort exists to create better markets. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi calls for deliberations on global food security at ongoing G20 Agri Ministers conference
Climate change is causing extreme weather events, more and more frequently. These challenges are felt most by the global South, Modi added. He said India's policy is the fusion of back to basics and march to future even as the country is promoting natural farming as well as technology-enabled agriculture. Key Points
Economic TimesThe great Indian monsoon gamble
The monsoon arrived a week later than anticipated. But for farmers, the delay is merely the tip of the iceberg.The monsoon arrived a week later than anticipated on 8 June. Experts have warned that going ahead, the country may see less rainfall and reduced crop output. Key Points
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Pankaj Tripathi’s new #workgoal: Max four projects a year
Actor Pankaj Tripathi plans to limit himself to a maximum of four film projects a year to focus on quality and personal development. Despite having six releases lined up, the actor wishes to strike a better work-life balance and spend time with family and farming. Tripathi believes that acting is an art that requires personal experiences and observations, which he hopes to refill by taking breaks between projects. He credits his versatility to his background in theatre and is grateful for not being typecast. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesPrime Minister Modi wears jacket made of recycled material at G7 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promoted sustainability at the G7 Summit by wearing a jacket made from recycled materials. The fabric is made from crushed, melted pet bottles that are treated to add colour and turn them into yarn. Modi has also been gifted another jacket from the Indian Oil Corporation, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. During the G7 meeting, Modi emphasised the importance of using natural resources holistically and the need for a new model of organic farming. He also highlighted the urgency for rapid and far-reaching transitions in all sectors and systems to achieve net-zero. Key Points
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