There are a variety of beneficial soil microorganisms in nature that can assist plants in absorbing nutrients. Human intervention can increase their utility by selecting efficient organisms, cultivating them, and adding them to soils directly or through seeds. Bio-fertilizers culture microorganisms and pack them in a carrier material for easy field application. Consequently, microorganisms play […]
Category Archives: Benefits for farmers
Protect Your Mango Harvest with These Effective Tips Against Menace of Hoppers
Mango farmers often find themselves battling against the relentless mango hopper, a troublesome pest capable of wreaking havoc on these precious fruits. With its ability to inflict up to a 50 percent loss in yield during severe infestations, the mango hopper poses a formidable challenge. Timely identification and effective management strategies are crucial to mitigate […]
Plant These 5 Veggies in March-April for a Bumper Crop!
As we welcome March, it’s time for farmers to roll up their sleeves and get ready for planting season. But it can be tough to know exactly what to plant, right? That’s why it’s important to consider planting the top 5 veggies this March-April. Let’s discuss in detail: 1. Coriander Crop: Spice Up Your Fields […]
How to use organic matter to improve the health of the soil?
It will be impossible to satisfy the steadily expanding demand for food if soil health is poor. Legumes, manures, compost, and certain planting techniques can all be used naturally to improve soil quality. By incorporating chemical fertilizers, it can also be increased in an inorganic way. However, this has led to a rise in output […]
India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops
India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 with a view to promote farming of less water-intensive crops such as pulses and oil seeds and discourage free power for the agri sector, economic think tank GTRI said on Thursday. There is a need to “promote less water-intensive crops like pulses, oil seeds, and vegetables like […]
Govt’s solution for farmers: What it means for each of the parties
An “out-of-the-box” solution has come up in the fourth round of talks between the Central government and the leaders of protesting farmers. For a week, farmers from Punjab have been gathering on the borders with Haryana to reach Delhi to press for their demands. The third round of talks on February 15, just like the […]
Farmers pause protest before next round of talks; Centre says solution soon
The ongoing farmers’ protest march demanding legalising the minimum support price (MSP) regime paused for a few days. The farmer unions would hold another round of negotiations with the representatives of the Centre on Sunday.Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur told reporters on Friday that talks with the agitating farmers were on and a solution […]
What the Punjab farmer wants is not what the Punjab farmer needs
Farmers are headed to Delhi again after a gap of two years with the demand for a guaranteed and higher minimum support price (MSP), in addition to other demands such as loan waivers, Rs 10,000 monthly pension for all farmers above 60 years, and India’s exit from WTO and free-trade agreements. MSP has become the […]
Organic Fertilisers in Agriculture- Importance and Its Type
This blog will discuss organic fertilisers used in organic farming. But first, let’s define fertilisers in general. The increasing awareness about the negative impacts of chemical fertilizers on human health and the environment has led to a shift towards organic farming practices. One essential aspect of organic agriculture is the use of organic fertilizers, which […]
Centre released Rs 15,948 crore to sugar mills in last 5 years
The centre has released about Rs 15,948 crore under different schemes in the last five years till January 31 to various sugar mills to improve their liquidity for clearing cane price dues of farmers, Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said the central government, with a view […]