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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.
- Policy & trade, IndiaFarm unions extended support to the “Bharat Bandh” call today given by CAITFarm unions backed the traders' body CAIT's Bharat Bandh on 26 February against fuel prices, the e-way bill and GST, alongside the transporters' body AITWA.
- Precision & digital, GlobalSmart agriculture solutions for harvesting cropsDescribes precision agriculture, drones, indoor growing controls, sensors and robots that farms can use to raise efficiency and cope with a changing climate.
- Markets, IndiaThe sowing of rabi crops touched a new record of 67.5 million hectaresRabi sowing in India reached a record 67.5 million hectares, with wheat and mustard at record acreage and reservoirs holding 22% more water than the 10-year average.
- Soil, water & climate, AssamDry weather worries tea estate owners in Assam and West BengalAssam and West Bengal had about half the rain first flush tea needs in January and February, and producers warn output and exports could suffer.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaPearl farming: an emerging asset for farmersPearl farming in ponds needs a small investment and can be done on half an acre, with oysters costing Rs 20 to Rs 30 and pearls selling for Rs 300 to Rs 1,500.
- Precision & digital, United KingdomAI vision systems: predictive crop and livestock management in UK agricultureExplains how AI vision systems on drones, satellites and fixed cameras flag crop disease, weeds and livestock health problems early on UK farms, and what to weigh when buying.
- Precision & digital, IndiaIIT grads grow chemical-free crops by using hydroponicsKota-based Eeki Foods, started by IIT Bombay graduates in 2019, grows Indian staple vegetables such as tomato and cucumber hydroponically and plans 50 farms across NCR and north India.
- Soil, water & climate, Europe4 reasons that are impacting soil health and climate change for the worseExplains how a warming climate, land use, flooding and urban soil sealing affect soil's ability to store carbon, with examples from Europe.
- Markets, United KingdomUK cattle markets: understanding supply constraints and price dynamics in 2024-2025GB deadweight cattle prices hit a record 702p per kg in early May 2025 as cattle numbers fell, while some store prices rose over 40% and beef demand began to ease.
- Inputs & crop science, LadakhMoU signed between NDDB and Ladakh in order to promote livelihood through dairy businessNDDB and the union territory of Ladakh have signed an MoU under which NDDB will survey dairy potential across all households and draw up a roadmap to raise rural incomes.