Synopsis Tomato prices have been under pressure for more than a month now on account of supply disruptions caused due to heavy rainfall in the key producing regions. The kitchen staple, tomato, could soon cost you Rs 300 per kilogram, according to wholesale traders. Kaushik, a member of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), told […]
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Back Mangoes ₹3 lakh per kg? This Indian farmer grows world’s ‘most expensive’ mango in his orchard
A farmer in Odisha claims to have grown the world’s most expensive mangoes, the Miyazaki variety, which costs ₹2.5-3 lakh per kg in the international market. The Miyazaki breed, originally from Japan, is known for its unique taste and medicinal value. A farmer in Odisha has claimed that he has grown the world’s most expensive […]
Almonds: Sustainability, Farming, and Health
Since they have been consumed and raised for so long, almonds have come to represent many different historical cultures. Almonds were traditionally given as wedding gifts in ancient Rome as a fertility symbol. The almond tree is used as a metaphor for the eye of God as well as other things like cleanliness in the […]
India to host World Coffee Conference for first time in September
Synopsis “Sustainabilty through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture” is the central theme for the event. The event logo and theme were unveiled at an event here on Monday. Producers, curers, roasters, exporters, policy makers and researchers from 80-plus countries would gather at WCC 2023, it was stated. India would host the fifth World Coffee Conference […]
Rs 17,000 crore under PM-KISAN released by PM Modi will benefit farmers from across the country: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Synopsis Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the 14th instalment amounting to approximately Rs 17,000 crores was directly transferred to more than 8.5 crore beneficiaries, offering much-needed financial support to farmers. Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the release of the 14th instalment of Rs 17,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri […]
Making Vast Profits From Aloe Vera Farming: Business Plan
Aloe Vera is a stemless plant species that is a common herbal species worldwide. For its thick, pulpy leaves that are a foot long, aloe vera is well known. The pulp, which is white or grey in appearance, found inside the plant’s green leaves is used for therapeutic purposes. Recently, Aloe Vera has gained a […]
The Significance of Weather Monitoring in Agriculture
We’re all worried about the weather. We not only desire for bright, sunny days so that we may go swimming, enjoy nature, or carry out necessary agricultural tasks, but we also occasionally wish for rain so that the plants can be just watered or so that we can dance with umbrellas on the puddled streets. […]
Utilizing Innovative Methods And Technologies To Cut Post-Harvest Losses
Concerns over future food security are growing as a result of environmental burdens and population growth around the world. On the other hand, a lot of crops are thrown away after harvest without being used. The major causes of post harvest loss in poor nations are a lack of resources and technology for food distribution, […]
No respite, retail tomato price further shoots up to Rs 162/kg
Synopsis A maximum rate of Rs 162 per kg was quoted in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, while the minimum rate was Rs 31 per kg in Churu district of Rajasthan, the data showed. Tomato prices remained high in other cities in the country as well. Consumers continue to see red due to pricier tomatoes as […]
Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture
Agriculture and climate change are both impacted by global processes. Numerous factors, such as changes in pests and diseases, changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide and ground-level ozone concentrations, changes in the nutritional value of some foods, and changes in sea level all impact farming. Climate change also affects farming through changes in average temperatures, rainfall, […]