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Author: Maruine Jones
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Precision & digital, GlobalFarmers use tech to make their yields efficientAI software, IoT sensors, robots and drones can help farmers cut labour and water costs and make better decisions, though cost, data security and adoption remain hurdles.
- Policy & trade, JharkhandJharkhand government to waive agricultural loans worth up to Rs 50,000Jharkhand will waive farm loans of up to Rs 50,000 for about 9.07 lakh farmers, with Rs 2,000 crore sanctioned this fiscal, and has approved crop relief and livestock schemes.
- Soil, water & climate, BiharMeteorology department expects heavy rainfall in south and central BiharThe Patna Meteorological Centre expects heavy rain in Patna and parts of south and central Bihar, after a monsoon season in which the state had 25 percent surplus rainfall.
- Precision & digital, GlobalThe future of hydroponics and aquaponicsHydroponics and aquaponics recycle water to grow food without soil, and LED lighting, vertical farming, automation and AI are improving them, though start-up costs remain high.
- Markets, GlobalTop agriculture countriesRanks China, the United States, Turkey, India and Brazil as the top five agricultural producers on 2019 USDA production data and outlines each country's farm sector.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalGarden elegance: 7 remarkable flowers for your gardenSeven plants for home gardens, roses, lavender, sunflowers, ferns, tulips, succulents and peonies, with notes on their appearance, uses and growing conditions.
- Policy & trade, IndiaGovernment gives a 3-day window to traders to meet onion stock limitsThe Centre has asked states to give onion traders three days from purchase before stock limits of 25 tonnes for wholesalers and 2 tonnes for retailers apply, as it tries to curb prices.
- Markets, IndiaThe agro flight of 2020-21Agriculture was the only sector to grow in 2020-21, by 3.4% at constant prices, lifting its share of GDP to 19.9%, after record foodgrain and horticulture output in 2019-20.
- Deals & capital, IndiaAmul to invest ₹1,200 crore to boost productionGCMMF, which markets Amul, plans to invest about Rs 1,200 crore over two years in milk processing and value-added capacity in Kolkata, Rajkot and north Gujarat.
- Inputs & crop science, KeralaKerala: New Indo-Dutch centre of excellence for vegetables, flowers set to open An Indo-Dutch centre of excellence for vegetables and flowers in Kerala's Wayanad district was inaugurated, focusing on precision farming, planting material and training.