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Management of Green Rice Leafhopper

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Green rice leafhopper is scientifically known as Nephotettix virescens which causes discolouration of the leaves and also functions as a carrier for several viral diseases. They lay eggs on the leaves which feed on the foliage. These pests are harmful at all stages of its life.

Symptoms

The common symptoms of infestation of green rice leafhoppers include yellowish leaves, retarded or stunted growth, dried plants etc.

Preventive Measures

Avoid setting up nurseries near street lamps as it can promote the growth of insects. The nursery should also have 2.5 cm of water and use any kind of insecticide to keep a check on them.

Chemical Control

  • Chess Insecticide is an effective control measure against rice hoppers and can control other pests like aphids at all its stages. This insecticide contains water-soluble granules made of 50% pymetrozine. It has a low impact on the environment and is safe for beneficial insects, as well as easy to use. The recommended dosage is 1- 1.5 gm per litre of water.
  • Lara 909 Insecticide is a combination of pyrethroids and organophosphate that works through contact and stomach poisoning. It contains chlorpyrifos 50% and cypermethrin 5% which works on different types of insects. The dosage recommended is 300-400 ml.
  • Anshul Laksh Insecticide affects the hyperthyroid of insects and works on a wider spectrum of pests. Technically it contains lambda-cyhalothrin 5% which works on insects that are resistant to other types of insecticides. The dosage to be used is 1 ml per litre.
  • Anant Insecticide has a translaminar mode of action. It will comfortably get absorbed by the leaves and then spread across the different parts for wider coverage and protection. Chemically it contains thiamethoxam 25% which acts on the inside of the insects. It is economical and easy to use with longer effects. The dosage recommended is 0.3 gm per one litre of water and must be sprayed with an interval of 12-15 days for best results.

Conclusion

Most of the insects are resistant to older insecticides and they no longer work on them. These above-mentioned insecticides are effective against such resistant varieties for more effective control and long-term effects. These insecticides must be used with proper preventive measures. Using other integrated pest management systems could also be done along with this for the best results. Moreover, the insecticides chosen must be used as recommended along with the proper interval periods mentioned.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Management of Brown Plant Hopper

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Brown plant hopper in paddy is a serious pest in all rice growing regions of India. They are brown-coloured or yellowish-brown insects that cause the browning of the crops. They are found mainly on the base of paddy plants above the water level. They are two types: Brown back plant hopper and White backed plant hopper. They are harmful in all of their growth stages. But, they mainly infest the crop during the active growth stage of the plant i.e Tillering stage to flowering and grain formation stage. It frequently occurs in rainfed and irrigated wetland areas.  The crop loss due to brown plant hopper ranges from 10 – 90% but if timely control measures are not taken up, there may be possibility of total crop loss within a very short period. They act as vector for rice grassy stunt and rice ragged stunt diseases. 

Symptoms Of Brown Plant Hopper in Paddy

  • The common symptoms caused by the plant hoppers are dry plants or hopper burns or a scorched appearance on the leaves.  
  • Matured plants may also show circular patches of dryness.   
  • The infestation occurs in patches and hence called as “Hopper Burn”  
  • Sooty mould development at the base due to honeydew secretion confirms the presence of brown plant hopper 

Preventive Measures

  • The crops must be planted at a minimal distance of 30 cm to avoid the spread of the pests and maintain a rogue spacing at every 2.5-3 metres interval 
  • Maintain field sanitation by keeping the main fields and bunds free from weeds which harbours BPH population 
  • Avoid continuous cultivation of paddy crop in a year and use early maturing varieties to reduce BPH abundance and damage 
  • Irrigation must be done with wet and dry stages / Alternate wetting and drying of the field must be followed.  
  • Light traps at night and using a yellow pan during the daytime are also recommended.  
  • Use neem oil along with the insecticides.   
  • Avoid excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers 
  • Do not use Chloropyriphos, Phorate, Profenophos and Synthetic Pyrethroids like Cypermethrin, Deltamethrin, Bifenthrin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Beta-cyfluthrin which increases the pest infestation. 
  • Do not apply any fertilizers after panicle emergence, if done it will increase pest infestation 
  • Use resistant varieties and do not use or limit the usage of pesticides in the initial crop stages 
  • Remove the weeds on the bunds and planting sesame, marigold, cowpea and lady’s finger on the bunds can reduce the infestation to some extent 
  • Using organic manures
  • Adopt chemical method of control or spray chemicals only if there are more than 10-15 plant hoppers per plant at tillering stage and more than 20-55 plant hoppers per plant at panicle emergence stage. The sprayed chemical should fall or reach to the base of the plant which is the site of insect infestation.  

Some effective chemicals to control Brown Plant Hopper in rice

  • Token Insecticide is systemic in nature with quick knock down action. It contains Dinotefuron 20% SG. It offers excellent rainfastness with quick absorption. It should be applied mainly at the initial stage of pest incidence when there are around 10-15 hoppers per paddy hill. It should be applied at 0.3-0.4 gm/lit water or 60-80 gm/acres.  
  • Pexalon Insecticide has Triflumezopyrim 10% SC which acts immediately on the insects from feeding on the leaves. It is effective against hoppers with a single use at the right time. It provides long-term effects for up to 21 days. It is light on the environment and hard on pests. The dosage recommended is 94 ml per acre or 0.47 ml per litre. Provides better result when applied at 45-60 DAT if the pest incidence occurs. 
  • Katyayani BPH Super is a suitable insecticide against brown plant hoppers. It contains Pymetrozine 50% WG. It can be mixed in small quantities as needed and sprayed on the plants. The dosage should be 120 gm per mixed in 200 ml of water.   
  • Ulala Insecticide is one of the best solutions for harmful pests while keeping the beneficial insects safe. With Flonicamid 50% WG this foliar spray works through translaminar and systemic methods. Mix 60-80 gms of the product for an acre of land.   

Other chemicals that can be used for management of Brown plant hopper in paddy:

S. No.  Technical name  Product name 
1.  Pymetrozine 50 % WDG  CHESS INSECTICIDE, KATYAYANI BPH  
2.  Thiamethoxam 25 % WG  ANANT INSECTICIDE,   ACTARA INSECTICIDE 
3.  Dinotefuran 20 % SG  OSHEEN INSECTICIDE, TOKEN INSECTICIDE 
4.  Triflumezopyrim 10% SC  Pexalon Insecticide 
5.  Acephate 500 + Imidacloprid 18 % SP  LANCER GOLD INSECTICIDE 
6.  Imidacloprid  ADMIRE INSECTICIDE,  CONFIDOR INSECTICIDE , TATAMIDA 
7.  Flonicamid 50% WG  ULALA 
8.  Acetamiprid 20% SP  MANIK INSECTICIDE 
9.  Buprofezin 20% +Acephate 50% WP  ODIS INSECTICIDE 
10.  Thiacloprid 21.7% SC   ALANTO INSECTICIDE 
11.  Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG  POLICE INSECTICIDE 
12  Monocrotophos 36% SL  UPL PHOSKILL INSECTICIDE, MONOSTAR INSECTICIDE 
13  Neem oil  GREENPEACE NEEMOL, KATYAYANI ACTIVATED NEEM OIL, ECONEEM PLUS 
Note:  Dose of the chemical varies from product to product. Please refer the product description on our website or label of the product before using. 

 Conclusion

It is important to use an environmentally safe insecticide that works only on harmful insects. These insecticides mentioned here can work as a selective feeding blocker on certain pests while keeping the good ones away from their action. You must also have preventive measures taken for better pest management. The interval period must be identified properly and the products should be used accordingly. You must remember that excessive use of insecticides will not bring the same results but will instead increase the insect incidence which inturn increases the cost of cultivation. 

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Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Management Of Stemborer In Rice

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Rakshitha HR
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Stemborer in Rice is one of the most common pests of paddy. Both male and female moths differ in size and have presence or absence of a black spot. The females are larger with a black spot which is absent in the smaller-sized male moths. They lay eggs that grow to become larvae and then pupa before they become adult moths.

Symptoms of Stemborer in Rice

The biggest symptom of Stemborer in Rice is the cluster of brown-colored eggs near the tip of the leaves. The larvae penetrate the central shoot resulting in drying of the shoot causing a ‘dead heart’. In an adult plant, the infestation causes drying of the panicle which is called ‘white ear’.  

Preventive Measures

  • Spraying neem seed kernel extract or neem oil are one of the effective preventive measures.  
  • Clipping the affected seedling tips should be done before the transplantation. This will remove the egg masses.  
  • The next should be using some quality insecticides.  

Chemical Control For Stemborer In Rice

  • Virtako Insecticide is in granular form with a dual action method on the pests. Containing Chlorantraniliprole 0.5% and Thiamethoxam 1% GR, it gives longer protection to the crops. It is safe for the environment and the plants by helping them with better yield and no cause for stunted growth. The recommended dosage here is 2.5 kg per acre with a 20-30 DAT during the vegetative or tillering stage.   
  • Cover Insecticide is in the anthranilic diamide class having a novel action on the ryanodine receptors of the insects. It contains Chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR. It works just by the contact but better by the ingestion of the plant material that is sprayed on. The recommended dosage is 4 kg per acre.  
  • Koranda Insecticide is a synthetic pyrethroid that has both contact and systemic actions and works on a broad spectrum of insects. It is specifically active against lepidopteran insects that affect different crops. The active ingredients here are Chlorpyrifos 50% and Cypermethrin 5% EC. The dosage recommended is 400 ml per acre or 2 ml per liter of water
  • Alanto Insecticide is part of the neonicotinoid class that contains Thiacloprid 21.7% SC. It is stable under sunlight and rain and remains on the leaf surface for extended effects against insects. The active ingredient penetrates into the leaf to affect the nervous system of the insects. Use 2 ml in one liter of water. 

Conclusion

A wider variety of insecticides could be used for the Stemborer in Rice for better pest management. We hope that this information will be helpful to you. To get all kinds of information related to crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll-free number 1800 3000 2434. 

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Management of Paddy Gundi Bug

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The rice ear head bug is also known as the gundhi bug since it emits a bad odour. These bugs are greenish yellow in colour with slender bodies with a distinct bad odour. Both the nymphs and adults attack paddy and cause damage.  

Symptoms

The most visible symptoms are the black spots appearing on the grains and the bad smell during the milky stage. The bugs suck out the sap from the grains causing it to be flaky.  

Preventive Measures

There are no specific preventive measures to control the gundhi bugs. All you can do is apply insecticides and other pesticides during the flowering and milky stages and later at maturity. Dusting fly ash which is available from thermal power stations could be one way of controlling them.  

Chemical Control

  • Neo Super insecticide contains 75% thiamethoxam from the neonicotinoids group. It is a systemic product that is easily absorbed by plants. It will also be transported to other parts as well. It is non-toxic to those who consume it but can affect the respiratory tract of insects causing trouble. The recommended dosage will be 60 gm per acre.  
  • Areva Insecticide is from the neonicotinoid group, coming as soluble granules. This is highly powerful even at a low dosage and stays safe for the environment. It is easily absorbed and is transported to other parts to give complete protection. It enters the insect via different methods and affects the central nervous system. Use 40 gm per acre for best results.  
  • Extra Super insecticide comes under the neonicotinoid group. It contains 25% thiamethoxam that works against sucking pests. It is safe for mammals and can cause damage to other pests as well. It has translaminar action and can be systemic also. Mix 40-80 gms for one acre of land. You may also mix 0.3 to 0.5 gm per litre of water.  
  • Voliam Flexi insecticide is a composition of thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole. Each of these has a different mode of action to be effective against the pests. It is safe to be used for harvesting crops but should be avoided during the bee activity period. Just mix 0.5 ml in one litre of water.  

Conclusion

One must always be careful while using insecticides on paddy as it should not compromise the yield quality. The best way to ensure this is not to use any close to the harvesting time. 

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Field Preparation for Tomato

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There are over 2000 varieties of tomatoes that are being cultivated in India. India is the second largest tomato producer. In the year 2021, India alone produced about 20.33 million tons. Tomato is not a vegetable, it is a fruit and is further classified as a berry. Tomato is a crop that can be grown anywhere without a farm i.e on a small piece of land adjacent to your house. It is one of the most popular gardening crops. Tomato is also a crop for value addition, like ketchup, jam, pickle, and sun drying. 

Difficulty Level: Easy 

Selection of Seeds

As mentioned before, Tomato planting has over 1000 varieties to choose from. Some of the popular varieties are Vaishali, Rupali, Rashmi, Rajni, Pusa Ruby, Pusa Early Dwarf, Pusa 120, Co 1, Sioux, Best of All, Marglobe, Roma, Punjab Chuhra, Arka Vikas, Arka Saurabh, Arka Meghali, Amish Paste, Baylor Paste, Bulgarian Triumph, Carol Chyko’s Big Paste, Grandma Mary’s, Bellstar, Big Red Paste, Canadian Long Red, Denali, Hungarian Italian, Oroma, Palestinian, Peasant, Polish Paste, Red Sausage, Roma, San Marzano. 

Tomato seed treatment

Tomato seed treatment is essential for good germination and good yield. Tomato seed treatment with Trichoderma viride 4 g/kg of seeds or Carbendazim 2 g/kg of seeds, 24 hours before sowing is proven effective. 

Nursery Bed Preparation for Tomato

A nursery of 3 cents area is sufficient to produce enough seedlings for the one-hectare farm. Cover half of the nursery using 50% shade ned and cover the side of the nursery with an insect-proofed net. Form raised beds of 1 m width and convenient length and place HDPV pipes at 2m intervals for further protection with polythene sheets during rainy months. For the soil mixture for the raised bed mix sterilised coco peat at 300 kg with 5 kg neem cake along with Azospirillum and 1kg of Phosphobacteria. Conventionally cocopeat is used as portray filling. Depending on the region and the soil fertility the number of tomato saplings varies. In the south, for example, there are over 20,000 seedlings used per hectare, which requires 238 portrays (98 cells) with a spacing requirement of 90 x 60 x 60 cm in paired row system. In the north, however, the conventional practice is to plant much fewer saplings, around 10,000 per hectare. This requires 119 portrays (98 cells). 

Sow one treated seed per cell in the protrays. Cover the seeds with cocopeat, and stack the trays above each other and cover it with a polythene sheet till germination. After six days, once the germination starts, place the germinated ones separately on the raised bed inside the shade net. Water with rosecan every day and drench with NPK 19:19:19 at  0.5% (5 gm/lit water) 18 days after sowing. 

Land Preparations for Tomatoes

Plough the land to a fine tilth. Apply 25 t/ha of FYM as basal manure during the last ploughing and form ridges and furrows at 60 cm spacing. This proceeds by the application of 2 kg/ha of Azospirillum and 2 kg/ha of Phosphobacteria by mixing with 50 kg of FYM. The fields are advised to be lined with drip lines for better irrigation. This way the water requirement can be regulated. Five days before planting the crop, spray of Pendimethalin 1.0 kg a.i./ha (or) Fluchloralin 1.0 kg a.i/ha as pre-emergence herbicide is advised although not mandated. Then transplant the 28-day-old plants. Fill the gaps that have been left on the 7th day after transplanting. 

Soil Type Requirements for tomato

Tomato crop requires good soil that is rich in organic matter. Loamy soil with a neutral pH range of 6.5 – 7.5 is ideal. 

Conclusion

Tomato cultivation is practised all throughout India. It is one of the hardest crops and requires less maintenance.  

FAQs

  1. Suggest some popular varieties of tomato? 
States  Varieties/Hybrids 
Tamil Nadu  Saaho tomato seeds (To 3251), Lakshmi tomato, Abhilash tomato, Heemsohna tomato, Polyana tomato 
Andhra Pradesh  Saaho tomato seeds (To 3251), Abhilash tomato seeds, Heemshikhar tomato, US 440 tomato, Sikinder tomato 
Telangana  Saaho tomato seeds (To 3251), Abhilash tomato seeds, US 440 tomato, Heemsohna tomato, SW 1508 hybrid round tomato 
Karnataka  Saaho tomato seeds (To 3251), Heemsohna tomato, Abhilash tomato seeds, US 440 tomato, US 800 tomato, Heemshikhar tomato 
Madhya Pradesh  Saaho tomato seeds (To 3251), Abhilash tomato seeds, NS 4266 tomato, Heemshikhar tomato, Heemsohna tomato, To-3150 tomato 

 

2. How is seed treatment done for tomato?

Treat the tomato seeds with BACTVIPE (Pseudomonas fluorescens) bio-fungicide at 5-10 ml/kg seed in 50 ml of water or SANJEEVNI (Trichoderma viride) bio-fungicide at 8 – 10 gm/kg seed in 50 ml water. Then shade dry the seeds 20 – 30 minutes before sowing. 

  1. How is the soil mixture prepared for tomato nursery protrays required for an acre main field?

The soil mixture for protrays is prepared by mixing 121 kg of sterilized Sterling Neopeat Bale (Cocopeat) with 2 kg neem cake along with Biofertilizers like Azospirillum (Pioneer Agro) and Phosphobacteria (Pioneer Agro) each at 4 kg/acre.  

(Note: Change the biofertilizer recommendation as per your nursery area) 

4. What is the general dose of fertilizer recommendation for tomato?

The fertilizer recommendation dose for tomato varieties is 60:40:20 kg/acre and hybrid is 81:101:101 kg/acre. The commercial quantity for field application is listed in the table below:  

Nutrient  Fertilizer   Varieties (per acre)  Hybrid (per acre) 
Organic  FYM  10 ton  10 ton 
N  Urea or  130 kg  176 kg 
Ammonium Sulphate  293 kg  395 kg 
P  Single Super Phosphate (SSP) or  250 kg  631 kg 
Double Super Phosphate (DSP)   125 kg  316 kg 
K  Muriate of Potash (MOP)  33 kg  169 kg 
Sulphate of Potash (SOP)  40 kg  202 kg 
Zn 

(For Zn deficient soil)  

 ANSHUL ZINC EDTA-FS (ZN 12%) micronutrient  Foliar application: 0.5 – 1 gm/lit water  

Soil application:10 kg 

 Foliar application: 0.5 – 1 gm/lit water 

Soil application:10 kg 
B (For B deficient soil)  ALLBOR Boron 20%  Foliar spray: 1 gm/lit water  Foliar spray: 1 gm/lit water 

 

 

5. What is the ideal season for sowing tomatoes?

May – June and November – December is the ideal season for tomato cultivation. 

6. What pre-emergence herbicide can be used to control weeds in tomato field?

Spray pre-emergence herbicide BACF PLOD (30% EC Pendimethalin) at 1000 ml/acre.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions. 

 

Sowing the Seeds of Success: 2023-24 Budget Puts Farmers First

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  • The 2023-24 budget aims to promote the modernization of agriculture and provide comprehensive benefits to farmers, the poor, middle class, women, and the youth.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has a total budget of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, including:
    • Rs 60,000 crore for the PM-Kisan scheme
    • Rs 23,000 crore for the Kisan Credit Card, benefiting 86% small farmers
  • The budget also focuses on:
    • Animal Husbandry, Dairy, and Fisheries with an agricultural loan target of Rs 20 lakh crore
    • The Digital Agriculture Mission with a provision of Rs 450 crore
    • Promotion of Agriculture sector through technology with a provision of Rs 600 crore
    • Natural farming with a provision of Rs 459 crore 
    • 10000 Bio Input Research Centres to be opened to support 1 crore farmers in 3 years for Natural Farming
  • The budget prioritizes food and nutritional security with an increased allocation of Rs 1,623 crore.
  • The budget encourages agri-startups through an Agriculture Accelerator Fund with an allocation of Rs 500 crore for a period of 5 years.
  • The budget promotes the development of the horticulture sector with an increased allocation of Rs 2,200 crore.
  • This budget is aimed at benefiting the common people and improving their lives, with:
    • Increased allocation for free ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
    • Increased allocation for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by 66% to Rs 79,000 crore
    • Increased employment opportunities and the opening of national digital library for children and adolescents
    • Relief for small and medium industries affected by the Covid epidemic.

Sachin NandwanaAs expected from,  SACHIN NANDWANA, Co-Founder & Director, BigHaat,  the latest Union Budget has demonstrated a clear emphasis on the agriculture sector, with a particular focus on agri-startups. This aligns with our discussions held with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive agriculture ecosystem. The government is determined to take the agriculture sector to the next level by attracting young entrepreneurs to establish start-ups in this field. Based on current estimates, it is expected that the number of agri-startups will increase to 10,000 within the next three to four years.

To support this growth, the government must provide catalyst funds to young entrepreneurs seeking to establish agri-startups. This will play a crucial role in facilitating the growth and development of the agriculture tech sector, which is expected to undergo significant transformation in the coming decades.

Scheme or Sector Allocated Budget (INR Cr.)
Total for MAFW 1.25 Lakh
PM-Kisan 60,000
KCC 23,000
Agricultural loan for animal husbandry 20 Lakh
Digital Agriculture 450
Tech Promotion 600
Natural farming promotion 459
New FPOs 955
Food & National Security 1623
Agri Accelerator Fund 500
Horticulture 2,200
PMAY 79,000

 

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Advancing Agriculture in Kota: Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan

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The Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan was a two-day event organized by the Indian Government in association with the Government of Rajasthan to promote advanced and sustainable agricultural practices in the Kota Division of Rajasthan. The event included an exhibition, training programs and workshops for farmers and other stakeholders and was attended by prominent government leaders.

Overview

The Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan was an event aimed at promoting and advancing agricultural practices in the Kota Division of Rajasthan. Organized by the Indian Government and the Government of Rajasthan, the event took place for two days. A variety of activities to educate and inform farmers and other stakeholders about the latest agricultural technologies and practices were organised. This included an exhibition with 150 stalls providing information on government schemes and private sector agricultural products, as well as 75 stalls for agricultural startups. Additionally, there were training programs for 5000 farmers on various agricultural subjects and workshops on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, which is a fund to help farmers with the implementation of new technologies and practices. The event was also attended by prominent government leaders such as the Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Ministers of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, to discuss the future of agriculture in India and Rajasthan.

The news about the Krishi-Mahotsav event was primarily aimed at benefiting farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry in the Kota Division of Rajasthan. The event was designed to provide farmers with access to information about the latest agricultural technologies and practices, as well as resources to help them implement these practices on their farms. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for farmers to connect with other farmers, government officials, and representatives from the private sector to share ideas and learn from each other. The event was beneficial for agricultural startups as it provided them a platform to showcase their products, services and find potential customers. The training programs and workshops that were organized as part of the event also benefited farmers by helping them acquire new skills and knowledge that they can use to improve their farming operations and increase their income.

Important Information

  • Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan was an event to promote advanced agricultural practices in the Kota Division of Rajasthan.
  • The event took place over two days and featured an exhibition of agricultural products, services, and technology.
  • The exhibition included 225 stalls, out of which 150 will be for information and 75 for startups.
  • The event also included training programs for farmers on various agricultural subjects and workshops on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
  • The event was attended by prominent government leaders and officials.
  • The event provided a platform for farmers to connect with other farmers, government officials, and representatives from the private sector to share ideas and learn from each other.

Conclusion

The Krishi-Mahotsav: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan was an initiative to advance agricultural practices in Kota, Rajasthan. The two-day event included an exhibition, training programs, workshops, and was attended by government leaders. The goal was to provide farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to improve their farming practices and make them more sustainable, as well as providing a platform for agricultural startups to connect with potential customers.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: The Impact of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

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Rakshitha HR
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The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a government program launched on 8th July, 2020 to create an infrastructure for post-harvest management and community farm assets with a budget of Rs 1 lakh crore to be spent by the financial year 2025-26. According to the available data, the program has raised over 30,000 crores for agriculture infrastructure initiatives, with an allocated amount of 15,000 crores through AIF. AIF, with support of 3% interest subvention, credit guarantee support and facility of convergence with other Central and State Govt. Scheme to support farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector.

Overview

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), a financing facility launched by the Indian government in 2020 to create post-harvest management infrastructure and community farm assets. The scheme has been successful in mobilizing over 30,000 crore for projects in the agriculture infrastructure sector with a sanctioned amount of 15,000 crore under AIF. The scheme provides financial support to farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and farmer groups through various measures such as interest subvention, credit guarantee support and the ability to converge with other Central and State government schemes. Yogesh CB from Mandya district of Karnataka and Anand Patel from Jabalpur district of MP , are among those 20,000 beneficiaries of AIF, who were successfully able to set up a primary processing center for vegetables and a hi-tech hub for renting out agricultural machinery to local farmers respectively. The scheme is helping to modernize Indian agriculture by reducing post-harvest losses, improving agricultural practices and helping farmers realize better prices for their produce.

The news is describing how the AIF is specifically benefiting farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and farmer groups by providing them with financial support to establish and modernize infrastructure for the agricultural sector in India. This scheme is aimed at helping these groups to create post-harvest management infrastructure and community farm assets, providing support to them with interest subvention, credit guarantee support, and the ability to converge with other Central and State government schemes. Through this scheme, these groups can reduce post-harvest losses, modernize agricultural practices and increase the income of farmers by providing them better prices for their produce.

Important Information

  • The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a central government-funded program aimed at creating and modernizing infrastructure for the agricultural sector in India.
  • The scheme provides financial support to farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and farmer groups through interest subvention, credit guarantee support and the ability to converge with other Central and State government schemes.
  • The AIF is intended to reduce post-harvest losses and improve agricultural practices, resulting in better prices for farmers’ produce.
  • The scheme is helping thousands of individuals and groups to establish projects such as primary processing centers for vegetables and hi-tech hubs for renting out agricultural machinery and providing services.
  • The scheme targets specific groups in the agriculture sector and is intended to have a direct impact on their livelihoods and the development of the sector.

 Conclusion

The article accentuates the role of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF),  a government-funded initiative aimed at creating and modernizing infrastructure in the agricultural sector of India. The scheme provides financial support to farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and farmer groups through various measures such as interest subvention, credit guarantee support and the ability to converge with other Central and State government schemes. The AIF’s main goal is to improve the overall efficiency and profitability of the agricultural sector, to reduce post-harvest losses, to modernize agricultural practices and increase the income of farmers by providing them better prices for their produce. There are several individuals and groups in the agriculture sector to get positively impacted by this AIF scheme to establish crucial infrastructure projects. Overall, AIF is a vital initiative that aims to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector. 

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Union Budget 2023: The Highlight For The Agriculture Industry 

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With the Budget 2023 presented, the agriculture industry has got some significant share in the form of digital technologies to fund for startups. There are plenty of farmer-centric inclusions in the budget along with some boosts for some new as well as existing schemes.  

Here is a quick breakup of the important Agri-boosting features of the Union Budget 2023.

Highlights for the agriculture industry

  • Agri-Accelerator fund for entrepreneurs and startups will help new ventures in rural areas of India. This will be the perfect way to find some innovative solutions for some of the common challenges faced by farmers. It will help improve overall productivity using modern technology both on and off the field.   
  • Digital Data Repository, a huge digital source of information on the farming sector will soon be a reality. This has been under construction and will be enabled this year. It will help provide information on various fields of agriculture.  
  • To promote chemical-free and natural farming, the government will roll out incentives under different schemes which will benefit more than 10 million farmers across the country. In addition, there are also bio-input resource centres which will be 10,000 across the country.  
  • The Atma Nirbhar Clean Plant will make disease-free and better-quality plant material for horticultural crops, available for the farmers.  
  • Another important takeaway of the Budget 2023 for agriculture is decentralised storage facilities for the farmers. This will be a great boost to the farmers as they can store their produce for a longer period and sell them at the most appropriate times for better remuneration.  
  • Under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, the central government will provide food grains for free for one year for everyone in the Antyodaya and other priority households.  
  • Most important, the government has raised the limit for collateral-free Agri loans from INR 1 lakh to INR 1.6 lakhs. 

 Conclusion 

The agriculture industry continues to be at the Centre of the Central Government’s focus when it comes to the budget. This year also remains the same. While there are several attractive schemes and offers for the farmers, there still are some issues unattended till now.  

Agriculture remains the major contributor to the economy but the income from this sector is yet to be a decent par score, at least for a significant section of farmers. We need more diversification in this field and better commercialisation as well. Hopefully, these current budget offerings help revive such a situation.  

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Union Budget 2023: The Expectations for Agriculture Industry

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Union Budget 2023: The farming community as well as the rural population of the country is looking forward to the budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Being an agrarian economy, improvements and advancements in this sector are crucial for a country like India. The fiscal year 2022 has almost 46% of the population employed in this sector and contributing a significant amount of 15-16% of the total economy. So it is expected that the upcoming Union Budget 2023 will give ample allotments to the agriculture industry and related sectors.

Date of Budget Announcement

The Union Budget 2023 will be presented by the Finance Minister, on 1st February 2023, at 11 am. As time gets close, the expectations and excitement of the farmer community are high. Let us see what are the major expectations from this budget session.

The Expectations of Union Budget 2023 for the Agriculture Industry

The major expectations are focused on five categories that will help improve this industry and bring better yield and income for the farmers.

● Sustainable solutions: The changing weather and increasing pollution is affecting crops in recent times. Farmers are expecting to find sustainable solutions to these problems and improve smart crop development.

● Digitalisation: Even though much of the agri-sector is now accessible digitally, digitalization of all its areas, including the land records, and incentives based on it could be the next step. The addition of tenant farmers under the various beneficial schemes must also be considered. Betterment of the e-commerce platforms is another demand.

● Agriculture technologies: An improved and wider use of technologies in agriculture such as the use of drones, farm mechanization, more hi-tech hubs, and custom hiring centers are expected. These improvements could benefit the farmers on the low levels who concentrate on marginal and small-scale crops. Technology may be used to integrate the working of these machineries and centers for better reach for the farmers.

● Price support schemes: Even now a major share of the rice and wheat crops are procured at a lower rate. Expectations are on to set a minimum support price for these crops.

● Research and Development: Investments in this field are expected for innovative products such as improved seeds that have better yield and lower maintenance and fertilizers at lower rates with subsidies, etc.

● GST in Agriculture Input: Farmers will be provided relief in GST. According to the reports, it is believed that in the year 2023, the government will provide relief to the farmers by exempting GST on agricultural products. This will make it easier for the farmers to buy agricultural products.

Sachin NandwanaAccording to SACHIN NANDWANA, Co-Founder & Director, BigHaat, The upcoming 2023 Union Budget needs to focus on startups that are primarily focused to support Agri-tech providing affordable solutions and innovative ideas to farmers to help them address challenges across the agricultural value chain. Startups have the potential to change the face of the agriculture sector and this will ultimately increase farmers’ income.

We need to work on reforms that include the goal of “One India, One Nation, One License” to help farmers get the best price for their products. The concept of a single window system essentially needs to work in research with farmers, which helps in decision-making and problem-solving for farmers, which ultimately leads to the improvement of startup companies.

I personally believe that global engagement in the agriculture sector has a practical role to play as it helps in developing a support system for startups that directly helps in tapping global markets, leading to India’s growth.

Conclusion

It should be noted that the right mix of allotments and schemes will help the agriculture industry thrive better and contribute more to the national economy.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.
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