Efforts To Produce More Of World’s ‘Costliest Spice’ In India
In Kashmir, Saffron is mainly grown on well-drained ‘karewa’ soil and is cultivated at an elevation of about 2,000 metres above mean sea level.
Read more
Benefits Of High Yield May Not Pass On To Farmers, Claim Leaders
This is higher by 5.84 million tonnes than the production achieved during 2019-20.
Read more
Don’t Throw Away Used Tea Leaves, Use It As Compost
Tea leaves, or bags, can simply be put in compost pile after it swells in boiled water.
Read more
Groundwater Reserves A Concern In India’s Cereal-Growing Regions
Recent shifts to greater food production in the dry season to avoid unreliable rainfall in the wet season may further increase dependency on ground- and surface-water for agricultural irrigation.
Read more
Farmer Leaders United In Seeking MSP For All
The RSS-affiliated farmer union has launched a 'Jan Jagran' programme in villages since January 26 to 'spread awareness' regarding the new farm laws.
Read more
Centre Allocates Rs.1,050 Cr For Agricultural Mechanisation Scheme
Over 13 lakh agricultural machines have been distributed and more than 27,500 Custom Hiring Institutions established.
Read more
Agriculture Income, Rural Consumption Dropped In Kenya With Pvt Sector Entry, Says Study
In Kenya, the 18 crops 'made up about half of the farm income among Kenyan households, on average'
Read more
Budget 2021 Fails To Allay Farmers’ Fears
Budget 2021 proposes no increase in outlays on any of the existing central sector schemes on agriculture, including that of crop insurance
Read more
Did Agriculture And Allied Sector Get Due Focus?
The Finance Minister’s stocktaking of government procurement for maintaining buffer stocks seemed to smack more of an exercise for negating the farmers’ justification of holding protests for over two months than to really address their grievances.
Read more
Govt Proposes 10% Hike In Farm Loan Target For FY22; Announces Agri Infra Development Cess
The government also proposed substantial investments for the development of fishing harbours, fish landing centres and promote seaweed farming.
Read more-
How You Can Take Part In Celebrating World Cotton Day
Oct 05, 2021
-
Growing Veggies & Fruits In Your Backyard: ‘Eat Fresh, Eat Pure’
Sep 27, 2021
-
This Fertiliser Calculator May Help Reduce Environmental Impact
Sep 26, 2021
-
The Indian Subcontinent – A Cradle Of Aquaculture
Sep 28, 2021
-
Pastoralists, Original Livestock Keepers Of Civilisation, Pushed To Margins
Aug 22, 2021
-
Organic Farming For Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems In India
Jul 23, 2021
-
How Green Is My Roof: Terrace Farming Initiatives Gain Ground... Literally!
Sep 30, 2021
-
UN Food Systems Summit: Leaders Commit To Tackling Global Hunger
Sep 25, 2021
-
Aquaculture Is Key To Meet Increasing Food Demand: FAO
Sep 25, 2021
-
And Now… A Greenhouse For Your Living Room Table
Oct 01, 2021
-
Coming Soon…Grow That Vaccine Yourself!
Sep 22, 2021
-
‘Greenhouse Farming Should Be Well-Planned Business’
Sep 21, 2021
Founding Partners
