PDKV's 11 crop varieties, 9 agricultural tools, 69 crop production tech given nod
Nagpur: Scientists from Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, maintained their dominance in the highly significant three-day 53rd joint agricultural research and development committee meeting held from May 29 to 31 at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Through technical sessions, research presentations, and in-depth discussions, they secured final approval for improved and promising new crop varieties, time and labour-saving advanced tools and innovative machinery, and useful agricultural technology recommendations.
These advancements are crucial for Maharashtra's agricultural sector and farmers, aimed at increasing crop yields, introducing improved varieties, and enhancing production through innovative technologies.
In this important meeting, 25 crop varieties, 18 tools and machinery, and 225 useful crop production technology recommendations from all four agricultural universities in the state were approved.
Of these, PDKV contributed 11 crop varieties, 9 tools and machinery, and 69 crop production technology recommendations. These research outcomes will be made available for implementation starting this season. Under the guidance of the PDKV VC Sharad Gadakh and the leadership of research director Vilas Kharche, the university's scientists worked tirelessly to contribute to sustainable agriculture and prosperous farmers.
PDKV-Researched Crop Varieties
Jowar: PDKV Shashwat (TKS-461)
Characteristics
* High average grain yield (31.8 q/ha), fodder yield (78.66 q/ha)
* Excellent bhakri (flatbread) quality, colour, taste, and aroma
* Resistant to major pests and diseases
* Released for rainfed rabi areas of Maharashtra
Nachni (finger millet): PDKV Adishree (BFM8-E)
Characteristics
* Yield: 2811 kg/ha
* Early maturing (100-105 days)
* Resistant to leaf blast and brown spot diseases
* Released for kharif season cultivation in Maharashtra
* Moong: PDKV Varsha (TKM-141) Kharif
Characteristics
* Yield: 11 q/ha
* Pods at the top for easy picking
* Resistant to yellow mosaic virus
* Medium-sized, non-shattering pods
* Released for kharif season cultivation in Maharashtra
Moong: PDKV Falguni (TKM-140)
Characteristics
* Average yield: 9 q/ha
* Bold seeds, matures uniformly
* Resistant to yellow mosaic virus
* Released for summer season cultivation in Maharashtra
Chickpea: Kabuli (AKGK) 1801
Characteristics
* High yield (20 q/ha)
* Early maturing, suitable for mechanical harvesting
* Resistant to wilt disease
* Released for irrigated rabi season cultivation in Maharashtra
Flax: PDKV-NL371
Characteristics
* Yield: 10.19 q/ha
* High oil content (37.5%)
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
* Resistant to wilt disease and bud fly
* Released for Maharashtra
Khairni: MGK-31 PDKV-Adhar
Characteristics
* Average yield: 22.50 kg/tree
* High germination capacity (87.17%)
* Early germination (16.56 days)
* Vigorous growth, suitable for grafting in sapota cultivation
* Released as a rootstock for successful grafting
Custard Apple: PDKV-Sangam (CA-12-03)
Characteristics
* High-yielding variety (19.89 kg/tree)
* Large fruit size (11.91 to 12.79cm)
* Average 62 fruits per tree, average fruit weight 616.71gm
* High pulp content (63.11%), high soluble solids (24.98° Brix)
* Released for cultivation
Wheat: AKAW 5100
Characteristics
* Yield: 42 to 49 q/ha
* Resistant to rust disease
* Excellent grain quality for bread and chapati
* Tolerant to water stress and heat-insensitive
* Released for timely sowing in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu at the national level
Maize: Hybrid PDKV Arambh (BMH-18-2)
Characteristics
* High yield potential (111.1 q/ha)
* Medium maturity period (95-102 days)
* Plant height (207-214 cm)
* Moderately resistant to turcicum leaf blight, stem borer, and fall armyworm damage
* Released for kharif season in the peninsular region (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana) and central-western region (Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh)
Jowar: CSV 65 Yellow
Characteristics
* Biofortified kharif yellow jowar variety
* Zinc content: 23.2 ppm, iron content: 30.8 ppm
* Grain yield: 25-28 q/ha, fodder yield: 110-115 q/ha
* Protein content: 10.4%
* Maturity period: 110-112 days
PDKV Researched Tools and Machinery
PDKV-Developed Engine-Operated Soybean Harvester
Characteristics
* Suitable for harvesting two rows of soybean at a time, placing the crop in rows for easy collection
* Average total loss during harvesting: 3.16%
* Effective field capacity and efficiency: 0.174 ha/hour and 81.31%
* Operating cost: Rs 950 per hectare, saving 35.38% compared to manual harvesting
PDKV-Developed Electric-Powered Flax Thresher
Characteristics
* Threshing efficiency: 99.36%
* Threshing capacity: 25.07 kg/hour
* Grain cleaning efficiency: 96.86%
* Total grain loss: 1.66%
* Saves 37.70% compared to traditional hand threshing
PDKV-Developed Bullock-Operated Zero-Till Paddy Seeder
Characteristics
* Suitable for direct paddy seed sowing
* Seed rate: 35.88 to 53.76 kg/ha
* Field efficiency: 0.8 ha/hour, capacity: 86.44%
* Saves transplanting, puddling, and labour costs
* Cost: Rs 115.7 per hour and Rs 656.94 per hectare
PDKV-Developed Biomass Distillation System (For Lemongrass and Citronella Oil Extraction)
Characteristics
* Capacity: 200 litres
* Efficiency: 85%
* Extracts better-quality aromatic oil compared to traditional methods
* Reduced biomass fuel consumption
* Released for lemongrass and citronella oil extraction
PDKV-Developed Combined Animal Repellent And Solar Pest Trap
Characteristics
* Fully solar-powered, suitable for 2 acres
* Controls pests and wild animals simultaneously
* Useful for integrated pest management
* Battery charging via solar panel saves electricity
PDKV-Developed Human-Operated Solar-Powered Vermicompost Spreader
Characteristics
* Field capacity and efficiency: 0.62 ha/hour and 71%
* Disc speed: 300 RPM
* Uniform fertiliser spreading
* Saves 68% cost compared to traditional hand spreading
* Operates continuously for 12 hours
PDKV-Developed Mobile Grain Cleaner and Grader
Characteristics
* Useful for cleaning and grading soybean and other grains
* Easily transportable between fields
* Capacity: 100 kg/hour
* Cleaning efficiency: 88-90%, grading efficiency: 87-89%
PDKV-Developed Mini Besan Mill
Characteristics
* Useful for making besan from chickpea dal
* Capacity: 50 kg/hour
* Yield: 98%
PDKV-Developed Tractor-Operated Rotary Soybean Dryer
Characteristics
* Useful for drying soybean and other grains
* Capacity: 2 tonnes per batch
* Requires 35 HP tractor
* Temperature controllable
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
26 minutes ago
- USA Today
Nets mocked to take G Nolan Traore 26th overall in 2025 NBA Draft
Nets mocked to take G Nolan Traore 26th overall in 2025 NBA Draft The Brooklyn Nets are going to be arguably the busiest team heading into the 2025 NBA Draft since they have five picks to use, including four in the first round. Brooklyn may try to pull off a trade or two given that developing five rookies at the same time is a lot to ask, but their picks could also net them some interesting prospects from this class. The Nets are projected to take French guard Nolan Traore with the 26th overall pick in the Draft, according to Jonathan Wasserman's latest mock draft for Bleacher Report. In the same mock draft, Wasserman has Brooklyn taking French forward Noa Essengue with the eighth overall pick and Michigan State guard Jase Richardson No. 19 overall. Traore has the potential to be the point guard of the future for the Nets. "Nolan Traore will enter the draft with the highest assist percentage in the class, but he's also showing real growth as a scorer—knocking down 20 of his last 53 three-point attempts and creating offense with noticeably improved decisiveness," Wasserman wrote. Traore, listed at 6-foot-4 and 184 pounds, is comped to Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball by Wasserman and that comparison may give an indication into the kind of skillset that Traore brings to the table. "Earlier in the season, concerns about his shooting consistency and overall efficiency—largely tied to athletic limitations—had cooled some of the hype," Wasserman continued. "But expectations were sky-high from the start, and now the 19-year-old has looked highly effective running an offense as a starting point guard in France's Pro A." Traore, who played for Saint-Quentin of the LNB Elite league in France, is coming off a season in which he averaged 11.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 39.2% from the field and 30.4% from three-point land. The way that Traore seems to project when it comes to his role in the NBA is that of a pass-first point guard who may eventually be able to grow into a ball-handler who can eventually pose a scoring threat as well.
Irish Daily Mirror
26 minutes ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Fresh thunderstorm warning issued amid 'flooding and lightning damage' risk
Met Eireann has issued a fresh Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Ireland, bringing the possibility of spot flooding and lightning damage. The national forecaster issued a thunderstorm warning for Waterford and Wexford just before 2pm this afternoon, with that weather alert set to remain in place until 6pm. Met Eireann have now issued another Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary, which is valid from 3.29pm until 6pm this evening. The national forecaster said that scattered thunderstorms will develop in the five counties this evening, and possible impacts of the bad weather include spot weather and lightning damage. These alerts follow a series of weather warnings issued on Friday, advising certain counties to brace for thunderstorms accompanied by intense lightning strikes and hail showers. To help people track the storms in real time, a live thunder tracker has been activated for weather watchers to monitor when sudden downpours might strike their area. According to Met Eireann's latest forecast, it will be dry at first tonight with clear spells. However, later in the night, scattered showers will spread across the country from the northwest. Sunday will bring sunny spells and scattered showers, although once again, the showers will ease through the evening. Sunday night is forecast to be mainly dry with clear spells and just well scattered showers, with lowest temperatures of 8C to 11C. Much of Monday is expected to be mainly dry with a good deal of cloud and occasional drizzle. The best of any sunny spells will be in southern counties, however more persistent rain and drizzle will develop in parts of Ulster and north Connacht later in the day. On Monday night, there'll be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle, with lowest temperatures of 11C to 13C with moderate southwest winds.
Yahoo
27 minutes ago
- Yahoo
2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 2 Years
Dividend stocks can generate reliable passive income. The key is to find companies that have a strong track record of paying and increasing their dividends. Investors also want to be sure that they are picking companies that can generate enough earnings and free cash flow to cover and raise their dividends in the future. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Since the pandemic began, the stock market has proven to be erratic, plunging at times only to quickly recover and launch into fresh bull markets. Today, with plenty of new uncertainty due to issues including President Donald Trump's trade wars, U.S. fiscal concerns, and the concerning trajectory of the U.S. economy, more volatility is certainly on the docket. That's why investors may want to check out some dividend stocks, which can provide reliable passive income. The returns of dividend stocks can be much more dependable than those of non-payers, especially if you choose ones with good track records and the ability to grow their earnings and free cash flows so they can keep regularly increasing their payouts. Here are two dividend stocks that meet those criteria that investors can feel comfortable buying and holding for the next two years. The iconic footwear and apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) has been less than iconic as a stock lately. It's now down by about 39% over the last five years (as of June 4). Intensifying competition in the footwear and apparel space, struggles with the brand, and an excessive focus on digital promotions and sales have resulted in the company underperforming in recent years. To change its trajectory, the board hired longtime Nike veteran Elliot Hill out of retirement to take the helm, and Nike is now deeply entrenched in his turnaround plan. Hill is focused on getting the company back to what it does best -- renewing its intense focus on the brand, leading the way on product innovation, and reactivating and improving its sales relationships with wholesalers. Hill also said earlier this year that Nike will be focused on five product areas -- running, basketball, football, training, and sportswear -- and three markets: the U.S., the United Kingdom, and China. But as some analysts have pointed out, Nike's turnaround could take longer than expected, especially if the global trade war continues or if the U.S. economy tips into a recession. A longer turnaround could make it difficult to entice investors to buy and hold the stock, which is why Nike is likely to make paying and raising its dividend a priority. Its yield of about 2.6% at the current share price isn't bad, but it trails most Treasury yields right now and over the past few years. In November, Nike increased its quarterly dividend by 8%, marking the 23rd consecutive year the company has hiked the payout. In a couple more years, Nike is likely to join an exclusive club -- the Dividend Aristocrats®, which are S&P 500 companies that have increased their payouts for a minimum of 25 straight years. (The term Dividend Aristocrats® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC.) Its ascension into that group will give Nike added some credibility among dividend investors. Nike also has a trailing 12-month free cash flow yield of 5.66%, more than double its current dividend yield. Nike has a good dividend track record and clear incentives to keep raising its payouts to reward shareholders for their patience. If its turnaround is successful, that should also enable the company to grow earnings and free cash flow, which will also bolster its capacity to pay higher dividends. If you've followed Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), then you know that the bank has been on a bumpy ride over the last decade. In 2016, it came to light that large numbers of employees at the bank had been opening banking and credit card accounts in customers' names without those customers' authorization. The scandal evolved into a reputational nightmare for Wells Fargo and cost it billions of dollars in fines and lost profits. Regulators put various restrictions and consent orders on the bank to monitor its actions. In addition, the Federal Reserve in 2018 put an asset cap on it, preventing it from growing its balance sheet above $1.95 trillion -- limiting its ability to expand, pursue acquisitions, and make more money. In 2019, the bank brought on Charlie Scharf to take over as CEO, and he did a tremendous amount of work to overhaul the bank's regulatory infrastructure and leadership team. Scharf also significantly cut expenses, sold off non-core assets, and ramped up higher-returning businesses like investment banking and credit card lending. This year, after Trump returned to the White House, banking regulators under his administration quickly terminated the consent orders that were put in place to monitor its behavior in the wake of the scandal, and just recently lifted the asset cap. That's a massive deal for the bank, which can now begin to grow its balance sheet again and go on the offensive in the financial services market. During the pandemic, Wells Fargo was one of the few banks forced to cut its dividend due to regulations put into place by the Federal Reserve. While the bank has been able to regrow its payout, its yield still sits in the bottom half of its peer group. Furthermore, broader deregulation of the banking sector from Trump and his administrators is likely on the way. I suspect the largest banks will eventually have much lower regulatory capital requirements than they have now, which will allow them to return more capital to shareholders. Furthermore, Wall Street analysts on average currently expect Wells Fargo to grow its diluted earnings per share by about 8% this year and by close to 14% next year, according to data provided by Visible Alpha. Over the last 12 months, Wells Fargo's dividends only consumed about 31% of earnings, so it should have plenty of opportunities to keep growing its payouts in the coming years. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $363,030!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $38,088!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $674,395!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, available when you join , and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of June 2, 2025 Wells Fargo is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nike. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 2 Years was originally published by The Motley Fool
