TMA Agri Mechanization Summit 2024 Takes Place in New Delhi

Know the Highlights from TMA Agri Mechanization Summit 2024 in New Delhi

New Delhi, September 11, 2024: The TMA Agri Mechanization Summit is being organized at Hotel The Lalit, New Delhi. The event will bring together experts, policymakers, and farmers to discuss new ideas to improve farm productivity and sustainability.

Points of Discussion:

• Importance of Mechanisation: The summit aims to bring in fresh strategies to reduce rural stress and address small and marginal farmers who own 86% of arable land in India. There were several talks on how mechanization can decrease the cost of labour, enhance productivity, and improve crop production.
• Data-Driven Farming: This summit will address data-driven farming and technology that is applicable in gathering information about crops, the soil and the weather. The idea is to provide farmers with the information that would make them capable of farming efficiently and effectively.
• Government Incentives: The summit will showcase the importance of government policies in agriculture as one of the strategic sectors. Issues of interest that will be featured include incentives for the adoption of technologies, improvement in market conditions, and monetary support for farmers.
• Gender Inclusivity: The other area of concern to be addressed will be the need to recognize women's participation in farming activities. It shall also highlight how investment in women farmers can boost yields in food farming and eradicate poverty.
• Sustainable Farming: This summit will also cover the importance of organic farming and agroforestry. These practices are important in protecting the environment and ensuring food security in the future.

Notable Speakers:

• Hemant Divekar, Director-India Engineering, John Deere
• Viji George, Managing Director, Nutrien Ag Solutions, India
• Anusha Kothadaraman, Head of Strategy, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
• Tony Witney, Head, Precision Technology, APAC, CNH
• Nagesh Kumar Anumala, Department of Refinance, NABARD
• C.R Mehta, Director, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering
• K.C Sharma, Advisor, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

As the summit unfolds, participants will unanimously demand concerted, inclusive efforts on the part of all stakeholders-government, industry, and farmers-to create transformation in Indian agriculture. They will further agree that only through innovation and sustainable practice will it be possible for India to emerge as a global leader in agricultural productivity and food security.

Overall, the summit would be a good opportunity to take up contemporary challenges in Indian agriculture, besides all the emerging opportunities. Shared insights and recommendations will go on to guide future efforts toward a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural sector.