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Author: Sarah Shaw
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Policy & trade, IndiaFarmers’ union: tractor parade to win hearts of people, not to conquer DelhiThe Samyukt Kisan Morcha issued guidelines for its Republic Day tractor parade in Delhi, urging protesters to stay peaceful, ignore rumours and respect police and media.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalThe amazing benefits of micro farmingMicro farming grows high-value crops intensively in small spaces and is presented as a way to diversify farm income, create jobs and use less land and water.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaThe Green Revolution, a blessing that became a baneThe Green Revolution raised output with HYV seeds, irrigation and chemicals, but left soil degradation, water pollution, farmer debt and regional inequality, especially in Punjab.
- Markets, IndiaCotton yield reaches decade-high of 3,10,000 bales; domestic prices rise up to 25 per centCotton arrivals reached 310,000 bales, the highest in a decade according to the Cotton Association of India, as prices rose 25 per cent to Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 a quintal.
- MachineryBarn enthusiast’s guide: top barn styles and their featuresDescribes common barn styles, including gable, monitor, bank, pole, round, English, Dutch and tobacco barns, with the features and farm uses of each.
- Precision & digital, Global5 emerging innovations in the field of agricultureA guide to five farm technologies: GIS mapping, AI and data science, drones, automation and combined crop monitoring data.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalDrip irrigation: the best way to irrigate your farmsDrip irrigation delivers water and fertiliser drop by drop to plant roots, saving water and energy, though it brings high set-up costs, clogging and maintenance needs.
- Policy & trade, IndiaBy 2025 Indian chemical sector would grow to $300 billion, says GowdaChemicals and Fertilisers Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said policy changes to attract foreign investors could grow the chemical industry from $165 billion to $300 billion.
- Inputs & crop science, Global4 worst things the egg industry doesn’t want you to knowArgues that the egg industry kills male chicks at birth, confines hens in battery cages, trims beaks without pain relief and slaughters hens once laying drops.
- Deals & capitalGrow your farm business following 7 important stepsA seven-step guide to starting a farm business, covering hands-on experience, crop choice, land and climate, finance, storage, local farmer networks and hobby versus commercial farming.