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Why is it important to identify micronutrients deficiencies in crops?
The selection of hybrid and high-yielding varieties leads to more depletion of micronutrients found in the soil. Due to this, the demand for micronutrients is increasing rapidly. Scientists…
New Tech Wipes Out Pests Destroying Coconut Farms
Along with cashew, coconut is also cultivated on a large scale in Goa. But due to insects like red palm weevil and rhinoceros beetle, farmers suffered a lot of crop loss because these…
Farmers Are Boosting Profits Fast With This Smart Multi-Layer Crop Mix
Multilayer farming provides higher productivity per unit of land at lower cost and higher economic returns. Such an integrated farming system in which 4-5 crops can be produced in a year…
Hydroponic Farming: Know how Hydroponic produce earns like ‘Organic…
Apart from the supermarkets in big cities, the sale of agricultural products prepared by the hydroponic method is also increasing rapidly in online marketing. Nowadays, Hydroponic farming…
Foldscope microscope protects crops from diseases and pests
Every year farmers have to suffer a lot due to diseases and pests caused by bacteria and fungi. If diseases and pests are correctly identified in time, farmers can avoid economic loss by…
Agriculture Machinery: Know how modern machines of ‘Vanshree’
In agricultural activities, 'modern machines' are seen to be helpful in saving cost, labor, and time. Using these, women farmer Mrs. Vanshree has earned lakhs of rupees from online sales.
High-Density Almond Farming Brings Relief to Kashmir Growers
The farmers of Pulwama have the largest share in the almonds grown in Kashmir. This district produces more than 60 percent of the total 10,000 tonnes of almonds produced in India. The demand…
Intercropping with sugarcane: All you need to know
Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Champaran, Dr. R.P. Singh says that sugarcane is a long duration crop. It is a good option for inter-cropping.
Smart Nitrogen Management is the key to successful Agriculture
Region-wise, for each crop, based on the nitrogen content in the soils of a particular region, the recommended doses are fixed. Farmers are advised to apply all the fertilizers and manures…
Know what is connection of cotton with mushroom cultivation?
The technology of Oyster mushroom cultivation from cotton stalks has been invented by the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology. This is a very unique and successful practice…