Can a Seed Drill Help Farmers Sow Faster and Use Less Seed?
Seed drills can place seeds at a more uniform depth and spacing than broadcasting. How do they work, which farmers can use them and what should you check before buying one?
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Can Mulching Save Water and Protect Crops? What Should Farmers Know Before Using It?
Mulching can help conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds and protect soil. What materials can farmers use, and what should they check before applying mulch?
Want to Build a Farm Storage Unit? What Government Support Can Farmers Get?
Farmers and farmer groups can use the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund for eligible post-harvest projects. What support does the scheme provide, who can apply and what should farmers know…
India Has Millions of Tonnes of Crop Waste, Can Farmers Turn It Into Extra Income?
Crop residues can become briquettes, pellets and other products instead of being burned or discarded. Can farmers turn agricultural waste into another source of income?
Farmers Are Getting Paid for Building Soil Carbon, How Does It Work?
More than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving over ₹2.9 crore through India's first farm-level soil-carbon payments. How does carbon farming work, and what does it mean for…
Can Farmyard Manure Replace Part of Chemical Fertiliser?
New ICAR research shows how farmyard manure and compost can be combined with lower chemical fertiliser use. What can farmers learn about integrated nutrient management?
Crop Residues Can Become Farm Inputs, Can Farmers Save Money by Recycling Them?
Crop residues do not always have to be burned or discarded. Farmers can recycle straw, stalks and other residues through composting, mulching and other methods. Can these practices reduce…
Thinking of Natural Farming? What Should Farmers Check Before Switching?
Natural farming is expanding across India, but switching methods needs planning. Here is what farmers should check before reducing synthetic farm inputs.
Rabi Weather Is Becoming Harder to Predict, What Can Farmers Do Before Sowing?
Changing weather is making farm planning harder. Here are practical ways farmers can prepare for the Rabi 2026–27 season.
Can AI Warn Farmers Before Pests Arrive?
AI-based pest surveillance is moving from detecting crop problems to providing early warnings. Can farmers receive pest alerts before an outbreak spreads?