Crop cultivation

This section contains farming process of different crops in India. Latest varieties, cliamte requirement, fertilizers use, harvesting and marketing

• Earn up to Rs 4 Lakh from tomato cultivation by following Successful Farmer Subhash’s path

  Subhash Gurjar who is a farmer from Kumthi, a small village in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, has set a new example by doing modern tomato cultivation. He is earning in lakhs from tomato cultivation.…

• Efforts are going on to make Mutant Corn the Future of Agriculture

  Corn is one of those crops which needs extra nitrogen. In the 1980s, the now-chief of agriculture of Mars, Ins. Howard-Yana Shapiro went to Mexico, corn capital of the world, looking for new varieties of…

• Earn in Lakhs like this Successful Farmer Irfan Chaudhary by Cultivating Gourd from 1 acre land

  A 37-year-old farmer Irfan Chaudhary of Garhi Bharal village in Karnal district of Haryana has grown vegetables on 1 acre of land. He made his name among the rich farmers of the entire area earning…

• Steps taken to Moderate Onion Prices and Availability

  The price rise observed in Onions since the September second week required pro active steps to be taken. This rise in prices of onion was being monitored very closely on a day-to-day basis by a…

• Punjab plans to switch from paddy to maize cultivation

  Punjab’s Agriculture Department has launched a campaign to bring 2 lakh hectares of land under maize cultivation up from the current 1.08 hectares. The department hopes that it will lead to production of 7,60,000 metric…

• Why is Moringa tree special in our life?

  There will be no Malayalees who are not aware about the Moringa tree. In every house in the countryside, a Moringa tree is not to be missed. Its fruit called drum stick is a regular…

• In-house Cultivation of Capsicum (Bell Pepper); How to Grow and Take Care of Your Plant

  Like most cultivators, when you're arranging your vegetable nursery, you'll presumably need to incorporate capsicum or bell peppers. You can go for a small pot for growing a single plant or a large container for…

• Crop Diversification is the need of the hour – Rajat Aggarwal

  Mr Rajat Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion & Commissioner - Excise & Taxation, Government of Punjab, while addressing at the CII Agro & Food Tech Conference on Ushering Green Revolution 2.0…

• Asafoetida or Heeng cultivation has been introduced by CSIR-IHBT in the Indian Himalayan region

  Due to the efforts of CSIR constituent laboratory, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology or IHBT, Palampur, a historical shift in farming practices is in the offing with farmers of the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal…

• Know How House Wives Earn 10000 per week

  When we think of agriculture, we think of soil preparation, fertilization, proper irrigation and physical activity till harvest. There are many people around us who find this difficult. If they want to cultivate, they can…

• Know How to Grow Turmeric at Home

  As we are mainly restricted to our home boundary these days therefore the idea of growing turmeric indoors will be quite productive – be it use for your own consumption or earning extra income. Growing…

• Read to Find Out How to Grow Coffee in Your Home Terrace

  For all the espresso fans out there; if you ever imagine whether it is possible to develop your own espresso plant in your home balcony. you can develop them anyplace and effectively sustain the espresso…

• Researchers Develop New Biopesticide for Spice Crops

  Researchers have developed a new biopesticide for spice crops like cumin, fenugreek and coriander. The biopesticide formulation, made using fungus Verticillium lecanii, is very effective in controlling different insects found in seed spice crops.…

• Outlook: Comparatively more benefits than risk, new agriculture related changes ought to be hailed, not dreaded

  New farming laws look to change the way in which promotion is possible. It permits the purchaser and vendor to meet at a place which can be outside the mandi. There are no expenses collected…

• Revive Dying Plant - Read to know 15 hacks that will save your Dying Plant

  You saw a plant you cherished in a shop or nursery. You brought it home, and for quite a long time it made you feel good inside. But then it started to die. Regularly a…

• Himachal Farmers are Harvesting Benefits of Crop Diversification Project

  Recently, Himachal Government introduced Crop Diversification Promotion Project, that is being implemented with the help of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This project is giving unmatched results, and increased the yield of wheat and maize,…

• In-House Cultivation of Betel Leaves; Temperature, Soil Requirements, Plant Care, Harvesting & Government Subsidies

  The organic name of the betel plant is Piper betle, commonly known as: Paan, Nagar-bel, Vettila etc. India and Betel have a unique relationship and almost every person in the country has tasted the same…

• Fennel Seeds Cultivation; Know about Climate Requirement, Popular Varieties, Fertilizer Requirements, Harvesting & Economics

  Fennel, also called Saunf in our country belongs to the Apiacae family. This seed is native to Europe and is generally utilized for preparing spice. Fennel is utilized for enhancing meat dishes, soups etc. and…

• Heavy rains may cause extensive damage to summer crops

  Farmers were spurred by monsoon rains, which delivered about 70% of India’s annual rainfall & planted a record acreage with summer crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soybeans & sugarcane. But, the monsoon, which turned…

• Top Farming Techniques to Improve Agro Ecosystems

  Farming according to one’s expectation needs planning and it decides upon many factors. Achieving maximum productivity with less expenditure is what is farmers’ approach always. But in the process, many expected and unexpected issues meet…

• Determining Soil Coverage by Crop Residues through Conservation Agriculture & Remote sensing

  Most farmers till the dirt so as to set it up for planting. When plowing prior to planting, the deposits from the past harvest (mulch and stubble), animal compost and weeds are covered while the…

• Great Method of Conserving Water: Haryana Setting Example for Others

  Haryana is setting an example for other states facing water shortage by introducing a scheme of diversification from paddy crop planting to planting crops like potatoes and tomatoes.…

• As Environmental Change whittles down Apple Production in Himachal, Farmers turn to Pomegranates

  Through out the long term, farmers in Himachal Pradesh have commonly evolved apples in their farm yet expected to change a few years back after the advancement of apples got irksome at the lower region…

• Advanta Launches New Red Okra Hybrid in India ‘KUMKUM’

  Okra, popularly known as Bhendi (Abelmoschous esculentus (L.) Moench is now number one vegetable crop being grown in Indian sub-continent. The crop is also getting popularity among the vegetable consumers across the globe.…

• Learn How to Cultivate Sandalwood in just three hours

  IWST is providing online training for sandalwood farmers in four languages regarding cultivation & health management of sandalwood with no cost. It is a great opportunity for every sandalwood farmer to learn in a detail…