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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, IndiaJustice NV Ramana, the first lawyer from an agricultural background to take oath as Chief Justice of IndiaPresident Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice NV Ramana, born into an agricultural family in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, as the 48th Chief Justice of India.
- Deals & capital, IndiaTop 10 agrotech companies in IndiaTen Indian agritech companies, from equipment rental firm EM3 Agri Services to marketplaces such as Ninjacart and AgroStar, with their founders, services and funding.
- Markets, GlobalThe impact of the pandemic on agriculture and food productionCovid-19 lockdowns disrupted input supplies, markets and farm labour, causing food shortages and price rises, while pushing wider use of drones, precision farming and automation.
- Policy & trade, DelhiDelhi’s Tikri and Singhu borders still sealed as the farmers’ agitation continuesDelhi's Singhu and Tikri borders stayed closed because of the farmers' protest against the farm laws, and traffic police advised commuters on alternative routes.
- Policy & trade, IndiaAgriculture Minister Tomar asked ICAR to improve employment opportunities in the agricultural sectorAgriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar asked ICAR to make farming more job-oriented, drawing on the New Education Policy, at the council's 92nd annual general conference.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalBest ways to plan your cropA crop planning guide covering choice of crops and seed, soil preparation, fertilising and watering, pest control, harvesting and storage, and crop rotation.
- Precision & digital, GlobalThe future of food packaging and packaging technologyFood packaging is moving towards sustainable options, with smart packaging, barrier films, modified atmosphere packaging and biodegradable, edible and plant-based materials.
- Markets, IndiaIndia to export 3.5-4 million tonnes of wheat to neighbouring countriesIndia could export 3.5 to 4 million tonnes of wheat by March, up from 0.18 million tonnes the previous year, as weaker crops in Russia and Ukraine open up markets.
- Precision & digital, GlobalPrecision agriculture and data-driven farmingPrecision agriculture uses GPS, remote sensing and data analytics to guide planting, fertilising and pest control, aiming to raise yields, cut input costs and improve soil health.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalThe best practices for managing pests and disease in crops, including organic and conventional methodsSets out ways to manage crop pests and diseases, from prevention and monitoring to cultural, biological and chemical control, and compares organic and conventional approaches.