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New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Satellite survey to map crop types & boost yield
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant push to modernise agriculture, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to conduct a detailed satellite survey to map crop types across all survey numbers in the State. The directive came during an extensive four-hour review meeting on agriculture and allied sectors held at the Secretariat on Tuesday, where Naidu emphasised integrating field-collected data with satellite findings for accuracy. Citing a successful pilot project at Balabhadrapuram in East Godavari district, he urged aligning crop patterns regionally and providing continuous guidance and support to farmers through Rythu Seva Kendras. Post-land resurvey, he mandated the updating of revenue and agricultural records to reflect these changes, aiming to benefit ryots comprehensively. Naidu also greenlit the use of an AI chatbot to assist farmers with crop planning, value addition, and support, ensuring timely information dissemination. Officials reported that e-KYC for 47.41 lakh beneficiaries under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme is complete, with Naidu directing the identification of eligible farmers via e-Crop for broader financial assistance. He announced plans for virtual meetings with water user associations to boost sector development and highlighted normal rainfall across most regions, except some southern coastal districts, during the Kharif season. With major projects in Krishna, Godavari, and Vamsadhara basins full and 9.90 lakh hectares under cultivation, he advocated advancing the crop calendar to mitigate storm and heavy rain risks, enabling a second crop cycle.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
UPCAR Celebrates 36th Foundation Day with National Symposium on Vision 2047 Agriculture
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Research Council (UPCAR) celebrated its 36th Foundation Day with a high-profile National Symposium held at the Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ISRI), Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow. The event, co-hosted by UPCAR and ISRI, focused on laying a comprehensive roadmap for "Developed Agriculture–Developed Uttar Pradesh @ 2047." Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the chief guest, inaugurated the symposium and extended best wishes to UPCAR on its anniversary. He applauded the council's achievements over the past 35 years and emphasized the transformative potential of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the state's contribution—producing 20% of the country's food grains on just 11% of its arable land—he called for tripling agricultural output through enhanced research outreach and advanced technology adoption. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of planning for the short, medium, and long term to achieve the Vision 2047 objectives. He cited the expansion of Centers of Excellence (including Israeli collaborations), climate-resilient farming methods, and improved seed quality as critical pillars. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi underscored the historic achievement of producing 725 lakh metric tonnes of food grains during the 2024–25 Kharif season. He highlighted initiatives like the Accelerated Maize Programme and cow-based natural farming projects. A five-member expert committee has been established to enhance the operational efficiency of UPCAR. Council President Captain Vikas Gupta welcomed dignitaries and advocated for statutory recognition of UPCAR to amplify its impact. The technical session, chaired by Chief Secretary Rabindra and co-chaired by Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG, ICAR, featured expert discussions on regional agricultural prospects, natural farming, FPO models, horticulture, and sustainable agriculture. Young scientists recognized for their outstanding work included Dr. Rajendra Kumar Yadav (Kanpur), Dr. Rahul Kumar Singh (Varanasi), and several scholars from Ayodhya, Meerut, and Gorakhpur. Additionally, five meritorious workers were honored, and UPCAR's latest literature was released. The event saw participation from state ministers, research scientists, university chancellors, and FPO representatives, reinforcing the state's commitment to agricultural advancement.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India imports nearly 10 lakh tonnes of DAP in Apr-Jun to meet local demand: Govt data
India imported 9.74 lakh tonnes of DAP between April and June. This import fulfills domestic needs. The government ensures fertilizer availability for the Kharif 2025 season. Requirement is marginally higher than last year. Nutrient Based Subsidy policy is implemented for Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers. Companies enter long-term arrangements with DAP-producing nations. This ensures continuous supplies and minimizes supply chain disruptions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India has imported 9.74 lakh tonnes of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) during the April-June quarter to meet domestic demand, the government said on a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel shared the data of DAP imports for the current year, as reported by the per the data, India imported 2.89 lakh tonnes of DAP in April, 2.36 lakh tonnes in May and 4.49 lakh tonnes in of DAP, a key fertiliser, stood at 45.69 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 fiscal, 55.67 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 65.83 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, 54.62 lakh tonnes in 2021-22, and 48.82 lakh tonnes during 2020-21."The government is ensuring adequate availability of fertilizers to meet the Kharif 2025 requirement for chemical fertilizers during the 2025 Kharif season (is) marginally higher than that of the previous year, owing to expanded sowing coverage and favourable monsoon conditions," Patel April 2010, the Centre has implemented Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) this, a fixed amount of subsidy, decided on an annual/bi-annual basis, is provided on notified P&K fertilisers depending on their nutrient content. The P&K fertilisers are covered under Open General License (OGL), and companies are free to import these fertilisers as per their business dynamics."The gap between demand (requirement) and production of fertilizers is met through imports. Further, to minimize the impact of supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors, the fertilizer companies have entered in long term arrangements with DAP-producing nations to ensure continuous supplies," Patel of urea stood at 56.47 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, 70.42 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 75.80 lakh tonnes during 2022-23, 91.36 lakh tonnes in 2021-22, and 98.28 lakh tonnes in 2020-2. PTI
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Water to be released from Bhadra reservoir for Kharif crops for 120 days from Tuesday
The Irrigation Advisory Committee of Bhadra reservoir, which met on Monday, resolved to release water for Kharif crops in the command area for 120 days from Tuesday, July 22. Water will be released in the right bank canal that goes to branch canals at Anaveri, Davangere, Malebennur, and Harihar. This was decided in a meeting chaired by Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa, who heads the committee. The dates for releasing water in the left bank will be finalised later, as the repair works were on. B.P. Harish, D.G. Shantana Gowda, Latha Mallikarjun, the legislators from the command area participating in the meeting, demanded the early release of water immediately so that growers in the tail end of the canal would benefit. MLA for Tarikere G.H. Srinivas urged the committee to take strict actions to remove illegal pumpsets on the right bank canal. K.P. Amshumanth, chairperson of Bhadra Command Area Development Authority, representatives of farmers' organisations, and officers were present. Soon after the meeting, R. Ravichandra, member-secretary of the IAC and superintending engineer of Bhadra Project Circle, issued the notification for the water release timetable.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
ET Analysis: India counters China's fertilizer export freeze with diplomatic push
Fertilizer shortage has been a war of a different kind with China in which India seems to have finally worked itself out of a hole through a major diplomatic effort. China's decision to stop fertilizer exports to India will go down as among the harshest forms of supply chain weaponisation by Beijing. It was a provocative move not only because it was timed with the onset of the Kharif season, resulting in major shortage of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) across states, but also because it forced a crisis on India just when it had launched Operation Sindoor on Pakistan. It's a red flag because India's military leadership has called out China's operational support to Pakistan. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Public Policy Operations Management CXO Data Science Healthcare Product Management MCA Finance Data Science MBA Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Technology Others Artificial Intelligence PGDM Management Design Thinking Leadership Data Analytics healthcare Degree Project Management others Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details With terror, trade and Trump to deal with on one end, India had to undertake a massive but quiet diplomatic effort over the past few months to ensure sufficient stocks ahead of DAP distribution for the Rabi season that usually starts in July-end. Two countries stood out as unlikely stars in this round of India's fight against China's supply chain pressures - Saudi Arabia and Morocco. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Knee Pain? Start Eating These Foods, and Feel Your Pain Go Away Undo So, here's the status ahead of the Rabi season, for which distribution is set to begin by month-end. India's DAP imports from China were a little over 22 lakh metric tonnes. India had to knock the doors of Saudi Arabia, the other big supplier for India. After some hectic diplomacy, both sides reached a deal. Saudi Arabia will bridge at least 10 lakh metric tonnes DAP based on a newly formalised long-term contract for over 31 lakh metric tonnes. Similarly, India could work out a deal with Morocco, which would cover 5 lakh metric tonnes, leaving about 7 lakh metric tonnes shortfall. While some of it is likely to be replenished from available domestic stocks, diplomatic efforts are on with Russia to increase its exports. Fertilizer is not under sanctions and, hence, may work for both countries. Live Events In the short term, government estimates suggest that it will have adequate supply in hand ahead of the Rabi season. More deals are in play as India is looking to diversify this supply chain to the extent possible, reaching out to Egypt, Nigeria, Togo, Mauritania and Tunisia. Back to the China problem. Beijing has been going slow on renewing or signing new fertilizer contracts with India since 2023. As a result, there was a steady increase in supply from Saudi Arabia because Indian companies had started to sense pressure. Costs, however, seemed to favour China. In May-June, Beijing unexpectedly and suddenly upped the ante on the fertilizer front. What it started doing was just stopped inspecting consignments headed for India. Indian agencies figured out that suppliers had been informally told that India-bound consignments will not be allowed to go. The signal was clear, raising alarm bells in New Delhi which had to get its act together, amid Operation Sindoor, to ensure this remains a one-season crisis and does not roll over, sparking off a domestic storm in its wake. For now, it appears, India may have managed - between Saudi Arabia, Morocco and, potentially, Russia - the immediate crisis, given that DAP is second most preferred/used fertilizer in India after urea. UNRELIABLE CHINA However, the crisis has underlined an urgent need to carefully map India's supply chain vulnerabilities with China across sectors. Because it's clear that China will continuously use its supply chain advantage as a political weapon to pressurize and bend India - worryingly, even in aid of Pakistan.
