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Turning Forest Pines into Decor: A Farmer Initiative
No full textIn the scenic state of Himachal Pradesh, where the majestic Himalayas cradle lush valleys and forested hillsides, pine trees stand tall as a dominant feature of the landscape. Pinus wallichiana, commonly referred to as the Himalayan blue pine or Bhutan pine, is one of the most abundant and ecologically significant pine species in this region. Found across elevations ranging from 1,800 to 4,300 meters, it thrives in the temperate forests of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of Pakistan. Each summer, as part of their natural cycle, these trees shed dry pine needles and cones, carpeting the forest floor in a thick, brown blanket. While this seasonal shedding is a natural process, it holds both ecological significance and practical implications for forest management, local communities, and environmental sustainability. These beautiful conifers, with their bluishgreen needles and pleasant smell, create a stunning natural scene in this quiet part of Himachal Pradesh. The Thunag region, located in the heart of Himachal Pradesh’s Seraj Valley, is adorned with expansive stretches of blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) forests that blanket the hillsides
Celebrating Innovation- Led Growth: SKUAST-K Completes a Century of Patents
No full textSher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), India has achieved a landmark milestone by securing its 100th patent, marking a historic moment in the university’s journey toward innovation-led growth and academic excellence
The Changing Energy Landscape
No full textRenewable Energy, also called Green Energy, is derived from natural resources that are widely distributed, and naturally and constantly renewed at a rate higher than they are consumed. Renewable Resources which include hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, tidal and wave energies, and biomass are virtually inexhaustible. These are considered clean and sustainable as they are naturally replenished on human timescale and typically have low or zero carbon footprint, unlike fossil fuels. Renewable Energy has gained breakthroughs and significant momentums worldwide, driven by the rising consciousness and commitments to reduce carbon emissions, rising energy demands, abundant resources, technological innovations, government incentives, implementation efficiencies, decentralized systems, low costs and market dynamics. The industry is also embracing digital transformation with advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence in optimizing energy production and distribution. With strong government support and improved economics, the renewable energy sector has become an appealing area for investors
Application of Artificial Intelligence, Sensors and Robotics in Agricultural Mechanization
No full textAgriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, contributing around 18% to the GDP and employing nearly 58% of the population. In 2022–23, total food grain production was estimated at a record 329.687million tonnes, exceeding the five-year average. Rice, wheat, and maize are the most mechanized crops; however, the country’s overall mechanization level is only 47% (Table 1), much lower than the 95% in the US and 60% in China
Renewable Energy: A New Paradigm for Growth
No full textAgriculture is the backbone of India’s rural economy, employing nearly 42% of the workforce and accounting for about 85% of freshwater withdrawals. Coverage of irrigation area increased between 2016 and 2021 from 49.3 to 55% of gross cropped area. Irrigation reliability, however, depends on access to affordable and dependable energy. The agricultural sector in India consumes nearly 20% of total electricity and a large share of diesel fuel, primarily for irrigation pumping and this has led to high fiscal stress, inefficient water use, and unsustainable groundwater extraction. For decades, expansion of irrigation relied on canals, diesel pump-sets, and heavily subsidized grid power. As climate variability, groundwater depletion, and energy subsidies strain both ecosystems and state budgets, renewable energy (RE) offers a transformative opportunity to decouple irrigation growth from fossil dependence. The renewable energy transition aligns with India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Nationally Determined Contributions targeting 50% of cumulative power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030. In agriculture, it promises a dual dividend: energy self-sufficiency for irrigation and decarbonization of a high-emission sector. The adoption of RE technologies, especially solar photovoltaic (PV) irrigation pumps, agrivoltaics, canal-top and floating solar, and biomass-based microgrids— marks a structural shift toward sustainability and circular resource use
2047 तक भारत में कृषि यंत्रीकरण और स्वचालन की मार्गदर्शिका
No full text2047 तक भारत में कृषि यंत्रीकरण और स्वचालन की मार्गदर्शिक
विकसित भारत के लिए कृषि यंत्रीकरण को आगे बढ़ानाः नवाचार, समावेशिता और सततता का एकीकरण
No full textविकसित भारत के लिए कृषि यंत्रीकरण को आगे बढ़ानाः नवाचार, समावेशिता और सततता का एकीकर
नवाचार-आधारित विकास का उत्सवः स्कुएस्ट-कश्मीर ने पूरे किए 100 पेटेंट
No full textनवाचार-आधारित विकास का उत्सवः स्कुएस्ट-कश्मीर ने पूरे किए 100 पेटे
Technology Forecasting of Agricultural Implements for Central India using Structural Time Series Model
No full textThis study investigates the technology forecasting of agricultural implements in Central India, focusing on enhancing farm mechanization to improve productivity and farmers’ income. The Structural Time Series (STS) model was applied to predict the future demand for 14 commonly used farm implements for the year 2020, 2025 and 2030 in Madhya Pradesh, using sales data from 138 manufacturers (2000-2018). Implements such as graders and animal-drawn tools showed declining trends, with higher mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). The findings revealed an increasing demand for modern agricultural machinery, including seed drills, rotavators, and paddy threshers, driven by factors such as labor shortages, evolving cropping patterns, and government policies supporting mechanization. The study predicts a 19.5% annual increase in the demand for paddy threshers, reflecting a shift in farming practices from soybean to paddy cultivation. In contrast, the demand for seed drills is expected to rise by only 3% annually due to the growing preference for seed-cum-fertilizer drills. The results underline the importance of technology forecasting in shaping farm mechanization strategies and guiding policy decisions. The study also offers valuable insights for manufacturers and suppliers to efficiently plan production and ensure timely access to the required implements, thus contributing to the overall development of Indian agriculture
Design, Development and Evaluation of Tubular Blazer: A Sustainable Gum Production Hand Tool
No full textThe demand for natural gums is increasing due to their applications in food, pharmaceutical and other industries. However, the traditional extraction method used to tap the gum causes severe injury to the trees, and ultimately population of these trees and gum production from trees is decreasing day by day. To overcome this problem, a tubular blazer was designed, developed and tested at ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture, Ranchi. The overall dimension of developed tool i.e., length, width and height were 235 mm× 130 mm× 25 mm, respectively, weighing 0.77 kg. The tool can be used for different gum producing tree such as Buchanania lanzan, Moringa olifera lam, Butea monosperma, Tarminalia bellirica and Sterculia uren. The testing result of the study showed that the developed tool was simple to operate and safe for making blaze in trees for gum production. The tubular blazer was found suitable for chironji gum (Buchanania lanzan) tapping producing about 661.4 g and 249.4 g of the gum with and without application of gum inducer, respectively. Use of developed tubular blazer saves approximately 95% of time as well as cost for blaze making compared to manual drilling method. Further, the developed tool was found to be less injurious to trees in terms of volume of bark removal in making blaze for gum production