Vegetables

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• Guar seed market loses its charm in 2020 – Trade persons, farmers eager for optimistic news as business prospects improve

  It has been a dismal story for Guar producers as well as persons associated with its business. Guar prices were already negative affected in 2019 by weak demand from global markets, and in 2020 the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made the situation even worse for the…

• Green beans: Nutritional Value, Advantages, Disadvantages and Quick Recipes

  In households throughout the world, green beans are a popular staple. They go by many names, with snap beans and string beans being some of the more common ones. However, considering their names, they're not all green. A form of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is…

• The Benefits of Organic Mulching for Vegetable Crops

  In mulching, a protective layer is formed around a plant, and create a microclimate around the plant root zone. It is very old yet effective technique. The world mulch is a Germanic term that ‘means soft to decay’.…

• 2021 launched as “International Year for Fruits and Vegetables” by UN!!

  During the coming year, the United Nations plans to promote diversified, balanced, and healthy diets and lifestyles through consumption of fruits and vegetables; reduce losses and waste in fruits and vegetables food systems; and share best practices.…

• Walking into 2021

  As we enter 2021, we at Krishi Jagran will continue our stress to disseminate information on securing plant health in lieu of the fact that this year is being celebrated as the International Year of Fruits & Vegetables.…

• Top Six Healthiest Vegetables and Ways to Cook it

  One of the best ways to improve health and well-being might be to consume lots of vegetables. There are good vitamins, nutrients, and dietary fiber in all vegetables, but some stand out for their outstanding benefits. Depending on their diets, overall health, and nutritional needs,…

• Government lifts ban on exports of onions as prices fall

  The Centre has agreed to lift all onion export restrictions from 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday. The decision came on the basis of the introduction of a new crop on the markets, which, according to Mint, is likely…

• How to Make a Beautiful Balcony Garden?

  The privilege of choosing chemical-free, new and home grown vegetables from the balcony can also be ours. When growing vegetables in the home, figuring out the important stuff to keep in mind is quite difficult.…

• Know the Significance of Bumper Crop Production for Agricultural Sector and Economy

  This year we are aware about India experiencing another bumper harvest season of the Kharif crops, following improvement in the distribution of monsoon rain during the last fortnight of August, and meticulous efforts of the government in increasing the land area under sowing. Even there…

• Vegetable Exporters Expect Demand to Fall by 15 to 20% in Coming Months

  Indian vegetable exporters expect demand from the UK, a major buyer and a hub for the European market, to fall 15-20% because of lockdowns in that country, industry executives said.…

• Top 10 Chilli Varieties in India You Must Know About

  The first thought that appears in our head, often when we speak about Indian cuisine, is the Indian spices which is mostly the chillies effects. India has nearly ten chillies dispersed across the country. Besides adding a flavour to our palates, chillies have other impressive…

• Top 5 Vegetables that do not need a Garden or Nursery for growing

  If you are a complete novice at container gardening, here are the best vegetables and herbs to grow anywhere even without a garden…

• Crops for Your Winter Vegetable Garden

  As winter is coming so is the changes in our vegetable garden is required with flowers to vegetables. We have already spent a beautiful and colourful time with number of flowers and now it’s time to get our vegetable crops ready to be packed in…

• Fresh Foods in Mumbai: List of Companies that offer Online Fresh Produce in Mumbai

  Organic, chemical free and farmer-friendly, these companies are helping Mumbaikars get their dose of wholesome food…

• Kerraikadai.com, A Portal for Leafy Vegetables

  The importance of leafy vegetables is increasing ,especially in the present day life. In addition to being a fibrous food, people are increasingly recognizing the nutritional value of spinach, palak and moringa.…

• Easy ways to remove toxins from Vegetables

  Most of the vegetables, we purchase from the market contain toxic chemicals. Toxic chemicals are mainly used as pesticides, chemicals injected for faster growth and artificial colours for ‘fresh looking’. These toxic chemicals can cause many health hazards for the common man. Cancer, asthma, birth…

• Good News! Kerala Opens Up New Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence for Flowers and Vegetables

  The Indo-Dutch centre of excellence (CoE) is a showcase and knowledge repository of the best Dutch technical practices as relevant to the Indian context,…

• Top 6 Winters Vegetables to Grow in Your Kitchen Garden

  Winter is round the corner and we can’t wait to hold a hot cup of tea or coffee and enjoy winter morning sitting in our kitchen garden. Isn’t it amazing? Winter is the best season of the year to do so many things including growing…

• Onion Price Update! NAFED Invites Bids from Importers for Supply of 15,000 tonnes Red Onions

  Bidders from any country are asked to supply 40 to 60 mm size of red onions at a price point of Rs 50 per kg by November 20 by cooperative Nafed. Minimum quantity for the bid has to be 2,000 tonnes, to be supplied in…

• Grow Coriander in just 5 Days; Tips by Ludhiana based Home Gardening Expert

  Coriander or Cilantro is an annual herb which is popularly known as dhania in Indian households. It is widely used for adding flavour and aroma to the food. All parts of the plant are edible, but majorly the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are…

• Government to Release 1,00,000 tonnes of Buffer Onion Stock into the Market: Narendra Singh Tomar

  "The government has already taken cognizance of the issue of rising prices of onions and its one lakh tonnes of buffer stock is being released through NAFED. We had imposed a ban on the export of onion from the country well in time and opened…

• Centre Relaxes Import Norms for Onion to Increase Domestic Supply

  The retail price of onion has shown a marked increase from the end of August 2020, though the price level was below that of last year till October 18.…

• Cultivation of Pesticide Free Cabbage and Cauliflower using ICAR-IIHR Neem seed Powder Pellet Formulation

  October is the time for planting Winter crops and Cabbage and cauliflower are important cole crops grown extensively in India. These crops have severe incidences of insect pests like Diamond Back Moth, Leaf Webber, Aphids, Stem borer and Spodoptera. The head or the curd gets…

• Indoor Plants: Top 10 Edible Plants that can be Grown Indoors

  The idea of developing your own food is getting well known in the urban living society as it gives natural harvest. Top 10 edible plants for indoor cultivation include Carrot, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Chilli, Beans, Sarso, Coriander, Garlic Greens. Radish and Herbs.…

• Government lifts ban on export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram Onions

  Farmers from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka cultivating rose onions can relax now as the Indian government has chosen to lift the export ban on this onion variety known for its pungent smell.…

• Earning up to Rs 20000 per week; Know How Farmers are getting rich by Chilli Cultivation

  Chillies planted during summers are still produced by cultivation. Farmers are earning nearly Rs 20000 in a week, and getting rich by chilli cultivation.…

• Good news: Farmers of This State will get MSP for vegetables and fruits

  From 1st of November, Kerala govt has announced a scheme of providing MSP to the farmers produce of vegetables and fruits which would secure them with cost of production plus 20% extra of the total market value for the particular crop.…

• Vegetable Exports bounce 20 percent on Strong Demand, Lower Air freight & Goodwill

  Export of vegetables has risen to about 20% quite the pre-Covid levels, helped by demand from West Asia and Europe & lower air freight. Indian exporters have earned goodwill as that they had ensured steady supply even when freight rates were high unlike countries like…

• The Ladies behind Dal's Floating Gardens: A tale of Hard-work and Dedication

  Women farmers thrive on Dal Lake's floating fields, upholding century-old tradition. Lets know more about them.…

• Government Bans Onion Exports with Immediate Effect

  The government banned export of onions yesterday, anticipating a shortfall in the commodity as exports have increased by nearly 30% in the April-July period. Exports of all varieties of onions would not be allowed with immediate effect…