The recently held Krishi Darshan Expo 2024, was a declaration of how modern agricultural technology can transform the lives of many. With the most important innovators showcasing future agriculture, this yearly event always awaited by farmers and researchers. Companies like Dasmesh, Gahir, Shaktiman, Jagatjit, and Landforce also showcased agricultural equipment at the expo. Additionally, there were companies specializing in the production of farming drones and water pumps.
From latest machines to ecological farming practices, a lot of discussions took place during the Expo on challenges that agriculture facing and innovative approaches developed to overcome these hurdles. Below we highlight some of the key points discussed in this year’s expo:
Exhibition Outlets at Krishi Darshan Expo 2024
Krishi Darshan Expo 2024 held at Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI), Hisar, Haryana from February 17th to 19th was a great success! It is the largest exhibition of its kind where about 300+ exhibitors showcase their products. The exhibition attracted an impressive 100,000+ trade visitors consisting of farmers and end users who thronged the place to see new trends in agriculture.
Top Brands That Showcased Their Tractor
One of the attractions at the expo were the tractors on display are as following:
Mahindra Yuvo Tech+ 265 DI – The tractor comes with 24.6 hp, 3 cylinders and 2000 engine rated RPM. This Mahindra Tractor also has 1700 kg of hydraulic lifting capacity and 12 F + 3 R Gearboxes with power steering.
Sonalika Tiger DI 745 III HDM – The tractor is equipped with 8F+2R/16F+4R Multi Speed Gear Box and also has advanced 5G hydraulic with 2000 kg lifting capacity. It has 3 cylinders and 3065 cc engine capacity.
Sonalika DI 55 4WD CRDS – The tractor is equipped with 4 stroke, naturally aspirated, water cooled, common rail direct injection and diesel engine. It also has 12F + 12R and 2200 kg of hydraulic lifting capacity.
Eicher Prima G3 650 CRDI – The tractor comes with 60 hp, and 4 in 1 PTO mode with triple power CRDI i-mode. It also has Digi NXT Dashboard and sporty steering wheel. Along with this, it has 3 cylinders, CRDI Engine, 3300 cc engine capacity and power steering.
Eicher 330 – The tractor has 3 water cooled cylinders and 2270 engine capacity. It also has 8F + 2R gearboxes and 45 liters of fuel tank capacity.
Powertrac Euro 60 NXT – The tractor has 60 hp, 2000 engine rated hours and comes with 3 modes (Boost/ Normal / Economy). It also has 12 F + 3 R side shift transmission and 2000 kg of hydraulic lifting capacity.
Farmtrac Atom 30 – The tractor has 30 HP and 1000 kg hydraulic lifting capacity with 9F + 3R side shift transmission. Along with this, it has 310 mm ground clearance and 1550 mm wheelbase with 990 mm turning radius.
Conversations about Sustainability and Efficiency
Sustainable farming methods need to be prioritized over climate change and depletion of resources as far as agriculture is concerned. A panel consisting of experts from different parts of the world brought together ideas on how farm systems can be made more resilient with minimum negative effects on their surroundings.
Talking about precision farming, regenerative farming and organic cultivation techniques became everyone’s concern as they shared their views on resource optimization and ways to minimize carbon emissions.
Innovations Driving Agricultural Progress
The Expo offered an opportunity for inventors and innovators to present their newly invented things that aimed at changing the face of agriculture. Attendees treated to a diverse array of robotic harvesters, drone-enabled crop monitoring systems, among others.
What stood out most was vertical farming and hydroponics which promise to increase crop yields significantly while conserving land and water resources. Visitors gazed up in awe at tall vertical farms with modern LED lighting technology and automated nutrition delivery systems, giving them a glimpse into the future of urban farming.
Reviewing Current Trends
Besides reviewing recent machinery innovations as well as technology, it gave participants the chance to focus on current trends that are shaping the sector of agriculture. The Expo demonstrated how data-driven decision making can transform the agricultural industry through blockchain-based supply chain management; artificial intelligence tools for predicting crops’ growth or ailments.
Various demos on smart irrigation systems as well as soil health monitoring technologies caught farmers’ attention because they guarantee enhanced water use efficiency and increased crop productivity in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
Summary
Krishi Darshan Expo 2024 came to an end with the characteristic curtains falling but the participants left with their spirits high and desires for better times in agriculture. The event served as a reminder of how human innovation can help tackle food problems.
The Expo has emphasized on sustainable, efficient and resilient systems that promote knowledge transfer and collaboration in agribusiness enhancement. The innovations displayed at the Expo will be pivotal in reshaping farming and securing food for many years to come.
So, stay tuned with Tractor Junction blogs to get updated on what’s latest in the Krishi Darshan Expo 2024.
