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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.
- Markets, IndiaRise in paddy procurement under same MSP for kharif marketing season 2020-21Government agencies bought over 84.46 lakh tonnes of paddy from 7.38 lakh farmers early in kharif marketing season 2020-21, and approved procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra.
- Markets, IndiaRise in poultry prices by 50% in a year due to increase in animal feed pricesPoultry prices have risen 50% in a year as soya meal, a main animal feed ingredient, rose 82%, while exports of soybean meal grew almost fourfold.
- Policy & trade, IndiaCentre sparks hope for negotiation, offers to put farm laws on hold for a yearAfter the tenth round of talks on 20 January 2021, the Centre offered to put the three farm laws on hold while a committee deliberates, and unions agreed to consider it.
- Precision & digital, GlobalHow to use social media to promote your farm or agriculture-related businessFarms and agribusinesses can use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok to build brand awareness, engage customers and drive sales with consistent, useful content.
- Policy & trade, AssamNABARD projects credit potential 15.46% higher for Assam in 2020-21NABARD has projected credit potential of Rs 32,316.03 crore for Assam, 15.46% more than the previous year, with 55% of it for agriculture and allied activities.
- Policy & trade, PunjabFarmers’ protests have led to telecom tower vandalisationMore than 1,500 telecom towers were damaged or had their power cut in Punjab amid protests against the farm laws, though farm unions denied any role.
- Policy & trade, IndiaAn impending call of doom for a nation of farmers?The President's assent to three farm bills was followed by protests, a Bharat Bandh and rail blockades, as farmers voiced fears over MSP, APMCs and contract farming.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalWhat amount of fertiliser is best?Fertilisers supply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for higher yields, but overuse causes algae blooms, fertiliser burn, lawn diseases and excess growth that delays flowering.
- Soil, water & climate, Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh faces crop damage from frost this seasonFrost and a cold wave have damaged rabi crops in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur area, where farmers are asking for prompt surveys and relief.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaIndia losing its agricultural land in the name of urbanisationUrban expansion is converting fertile farmland in India, with losses concentrated near smaller cities and in fast-growing states with active SEZs, and conversion rising since 2006.