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Author: Kritik Nemar
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Policy & trade, IndiaMeeting of farmers and the government hits a dead end; next round of talks on January 8The seventh round of talks between farmers and the government on the farm laws ended without agreement, with the next round proposed for January 8.
- Precision & digital, IndiaAgri-tech revolution: India’s agriculture post-2020 pandemicHow agritech, from farm produce e-commerce to precision agriculture, agri-fintech and supply chain tools, helped Indian farming through the pandemic, and what still limits its adoption.
- Markets, GlobalTop 8 global leading fruit producers in the worldChina, India, Brazil, the US, Spain, Mexico, Italy and Indonesia lead world fruit production, with China producing some 242.79 million metric tons in 2020.
- Machinery, United KingdomWinter maintenance checklist: preparing your combine harvester for peak 2026 performanceA winter checklist for combine harvesters covering engine and fuel systems, belts and chains, greasing, cleaning, threshing parts, headers and storage, with brand-specific checks.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaRed ladyfinger is the new superfoodA red okra variety called Kumkum Bhindi is being grown by a farmer near Bhopal and sells at Rs 45 to Rs 80 a kg wholesale, against Rs 12 to 15 for green ladyfinger.
- Policy & trade, IndiaIncrease in the number of Kisan Rails to transport vegetables and fruitsThe railways and the agriculture ministry plan more Kisan Rail trains and routes for fruit and vegetables, with four trains running and a Kashmir service for apples planned.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalHow farmers use technology to save waterFarmers are using satellite imagery, soil moisture sensors, drip irrigation and weather forecasts to cut water use, though sensors and subscriptions add maintenance and fee costs.
- Soil, water & climate, Himachal PradeshOrganic farming attracts Himachal fruit growersFruit growers in Himachal Pradesh are switching to natural farming under the state's PK3Y scheme, citing lower input costs and prices of up to Rs 100 a kg for chemical-free fruit.
- Policy & trade, JharkhandJharkhand government to fix MSP of vegetables soonJharkhand plans to fix minimum support prices for vegetables such as peas, tomatoes and cauliflower, through a committee whose plan could take effect within three months.
- Soil, water & climate, Tamil Nadu1,000 farmers to file nominations for Tamil Nadu’s Kangeyam seatFarmers demanding water from the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project planned to file 1,000 nominations for the Kangeyam seat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.