Hi, NewsWrap for December 12, 2023

12-December-2023: Mahindra OJA 3136, Vets in Poultry Writes Letter to Govt to Slash Maize Import Duty, Yellow Peas Import, SLCM's Kissandhan Scheme,

12 December 2023

  • Mahindra OJA 3136: 36 HP Powerful Tractor for Small Farmers, Know Its Features & Price

    The Mahindra OJA 3136 tractor, part of Mahindra & Mahindra's Oja series, is gaining immense popularity among Indian farmers for its latest features and affordable price. Ideal for small farming or horticulture, this tractor boasts a powerful engine with 36 horsepower, ensuring it meets the demands of daily agricultural work. This Mahindra tractor features a robust three-cylinder engine that generates 36 HP power and a maximum torque of 121 Nm. 

  • Vets in Poultry Writes Letter to Govt to Slash Maize Import Duty

    In a crucial appeal to the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, Dr Ajay Deshpande, President of the Association of Vets in Poultry (VIP), representing over 1200 veterinary professionals in India, has highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the poultry sector. The sector, a key player in the Indian economy, is grappling with soaring local maize prices, a critical component in poultry feed constituting 60% of the total feed.

  • SLCM's Kissandhan Scheme Empowers Women in Agriculture with Rs 103 Crore in Loans to Women Entrepreneurs

    SohanLal Commodity Management, one of India’s largest agri-logistics players and warehouse service providers for agricultural commodities, has declared that its agri-focused NBFC Kissandhan has disbursed Rs 103.74 crore under its scheme to empower women entrepreneurs since its launch in mid-October 2021. The SLCM Group announced that the initiative has played an instrumental role in the lives of 25,215 women entrepreneurs in the agricultural and allied spaces, by providing them with financial stability and the means to enhance their farming ventures.

  • Yellow Peas Import Made Mandatory by Govt to Register Under Import Monitoring System by March 2024

    The government has mandated the registration of yellow peas imports under the Import Monitoring System, aiming to boost domestic availability starting from March 31 next year. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that the restricted import policy, along with associated conditions, will be enforced from April 1, 2024.

  • Millionaire Farmer of India Awards Sponsored by Mahindra Tractors Organises 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' in Kota, Rajasthan, Honours District Level Farmers

    Krishi Jagran on Tuesday organised the Millionaire Farmer of India sponsored by Mahindra Tractors facilitation ceremony in Kota, Rajasthan. The district-level farmers were facilitated by the Founder and editor-in-chief of Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic, and other panelists including, Dr Mahendra Singh, Senior Scientist, and Head, KVK, Kota, Anandi Lal Meena, Deputy Director (Horticulture), Kota.

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