Hi, NewsWrap for July 24, 2023

24-July-2023: Indian Tractor of the Year Awards 2023, Kharif Crop Sowing Crosses 733 Lakh Hectare Area in 2023, Basmati Rice Exports, Apple Production,

24 July 2023

  • Indian Tractor of the Year Awards 2023: New Holland Bags Three ITOTY 2023 Awards

    New Holland Agriculture has received as many as three awards at the fourth edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards, 2023. The brand has been awarded the Best Tractor in the above 60 HP category for the New Holland 5620 TX TREM-IV and in the Best Tractor for Agriculture for New Holland 3630 TX Super Plus. Additionally, under the Best CSR Initiative category, New Holland has been recognized for its Unnat Kaushal skill development initiative. These achievements serve as a testament to the brand's expertise in providing exceptional farming solutions and equipment in the country.

  • Rice, Millet, Sugarcane and Oilseeds: Kharif Crop Sowing Crosses 733 Lakh Hectare Area in 2023

    The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare on July 21, 2023, reported significant progress in the area coverage under kharif crops, with a total of 733.42 lakh hectares sown. This represents a notable increase compared to the same period last year when 724.99 lakh hectares were sown.

  • Apple Production Hits India as Kashmir and Himachal Agricultural Fields Suffer Damage

    India's apple production is anticipated to decline significantly this year, nearly halving due to the impact of heavy rains and flash floods in the primary producing regions of the country, namely Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The adverse weather conditions not only caused damage to farms but also led to the destruction of roads, power lines, and infrastructure valued at Rs 4500 crore in Himachal Pradesh. Simultaneously, bad weather conditions affected India's crucial rice crop, resulting in an export ban.

  • Basmati Rice Exports Set to Get a Boost from India-UAE Currency Trade

    Basmati exporters are optimistic about achieving stable returns after the currency trade agreement between India and the UAE. The agreement is expected to provide a boost to the Iran market through Dubai, reducing the risk of payment defaults. Iran holds significant importance as one of the top five destinations for Indian Basmati rice.

  • ‘Cannabis Research Project’ of CSIR-IIIM Jammu is a first of its kind in India under PPP

    Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, stated today that Jammu will lead India's first Cannabis Medicine Project. The CSIR-IIIM Jammu endeavour, known as the 'Cannabis Research Project,' is expected to be a big advance in the field of medical science.

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