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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.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaVanishing DAP from the markets increases the plight of the farmersDAP is scarce ahead of rabi sowing as global prices have surged, with imported DAP at $675 to $680 a tonne, despite a higher subsidy approved on October 12.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalClimate-smart agriculture and sustainable land useClimate-smart agriculture combines practices such as agroforestry and conservation agriculture with precision and digital tools to raise productivity, build resilience and cut emissions.
- Policy & trade, IndiaFarmers’ “rail roko” highlights: 4-hour obstruction on train mobility positedFarmers protesting the farm laws held a four-hour 'rail roko' on February 18, 2021, stopping trains in Haryana's Sonepat, as the Railways deployed 20 extra RPSF companies.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalEver imagined a day without water?Water pollution from industry, festivals and household use is worsening scarcity, and rainwater harvesting from rooftops can help restore groundwater and reduce runoff and erosion.
- Policy & trade, DelhiGovernment defends police on violent action; farmers have no access to clean water and sanitation facilities anymoreThe Centre defended Delhi Police's use of tear gas, water cannon and mild force against protesting farmers, as a new wall and barricades cut farmers' access to water and toilets.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalThe role of livestock in sustainable agriculture, and how to manage a successful animal husbandry operationLivestock supply protein-rich food, improve soil through grazing and manure and support rural economies, and a successful operation depends on breed choice, housing, feeding, health care and records.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaPusa tablets, a ‘microbial consortium’ aimed towards sustainable farmingIARI's Pusa Decomposer capsules, a mix of eight micro-organisms, can ready fields for sowing in about 20 days, giving farmers an alternative to burning paddy stubble.
- Policy & trade, DelhiSC: Delhi Police to decide the fate of the tractor rally on 26 JanuaryThe Supreme Court declined to ban the farmers' January 26 tractor rally and left the decision on its entry into Delhi to the Delhi Police.
- Policy & trade, RajasthanInterest waiver scheme for agriculture traders extended till December 31 by Rajasthan governmentRajasthan has extended its interest waiver scheme for agriculture traders to December 31 and approved waiving mandi and farmers' welfare fees on pulses and oilseeds traded at MSP this kharif.
- Policy & trade, IndiaChhattisgarh and Rajasthan to follow in the footsteps of Punjab to oppose the central farm lawsAfter Punjab passed bills against the central farm laws, Congress-led Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan moved to do the same, though Chhattisgarh's governor queried a special session.