02-March-2024: Telangana Rejoins PMFBY, WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Escorts Kubota Tractor

2 March 2024

• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Meets Farmers in Alappuzha

  On March 2, 2024, the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan engaged in an active exchange with farmers at the Camelot Convention Center in Alappuzha, Kerala. The program saw over 2000 farmers participating in discussions centered on the development of agriculture in the state.

• WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi Ends Without Consensus on Agriculture, Fisheries & More

  The 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), hosted in Abu Dhabi, wrapped up on a somber note late Friday, failing to achieve consensus on pivotal topics such as agriculture and fisheries. Despite an extended day of negotiations and considerable efforts, member nations, including prominent players like India, the US, and the European Union, could not bridge their differences on these essential subjects, leaving the conference inconclusive on these fronts.

• Telangana Rejoins PMFBY; Farmers Set to Benefit from Next Crop Season

  Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has reiterated his government's commitment to strengthening the agriculture sector by standing firmly in support of farmers. The state administration has taken the decision to rejoin the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) with the aim of safeguarding farmers from adversities in the farming sector.

• Escorts Kubota Tractor Sells 6,481 Units in Feb 2024

  Kubota is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, catering to both rice farming and dry-field farming needs. Its farming equipment has garnered exceptional acclaim across various Asian nations, while our high-horsepower large tractors are actively utilized in France, a prominent agricultural hub. The domestic tractor sales segment for Escorts Kubota recorded a sale of 6,041 tractors this year. Overall, the company exported 440 tractors in 2024.