Agriculture has been the backbone of India’s economy, providing livelihoods to millions and supplying essential food and raw materials to the nation. However, with a growing population, changing climate patterns, and limited arable land, the need to improve agricultural productivity has become more critical than ever. Boosting productivity ensures food security and contributes to economic […]
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What are the Different Types of Cultivation in Agriculture?
Crop cultivation is a human endeavor that dates back thousands of years. It was only a matter of sowing seeds and seeing them sprout in the beginning. But just as humans have changed, so has agriculture. These days, agriculture uses a wide variety of growing techniques, each having pros and cons of its own. We […]
Budget recap: A look at what was announced for the agriculture sector last year
The overall budgetary allocation for the agriculture ministry was increased to an estimated Rs 1.25 lakh crore for FY24 financial year, including Rs 60,000 crore for the government’s ambitious PM-KISAN scheme. Technological Push: Budget 2023 was largely along the lines expected by industry players. The emphasis on technology adoption in agriculture was announced at the right […]
Large number of farmers benefited from purchase of Shree Anna at MSP: Yogi
A large number of farmers have benefited from the purchase of Shree Anna (coarse grains) at minimum support price (MSP), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said after reviewing the food grain procurement and distribution system in the state.”So far this year, more than Rs 646 crore has been paid by purchasing 2.92 lakh metric tonnes […]
Commercial farming technologies
Farming technological improvements have enabled farmers to produce more nutritious and abundant crops than ever before. This not only saves money on unused product, but it also helps to preserve the freshness and quality of your items. Take a look at these 11 commercial farming technologies. Agriculture Technologies of the Future Ag tech is an […]
What is Remote Sensing?
Fundamentally, remote sensing involves inspecting terrain from a considerable distance using advanced instruments. It evaluates the physical characteristics of a plot of land, creating a picture that enables professionals to examine specific portions by estimating the radiation emitted and reflected by it. Remote sensing is the process of learning information about an object or phenomenon […]
Rains hit natural rubber production in Kerala
Continuing rains in Kerala have hit natural rubber production, which fell 5-10 per cent during the September-November period compared to a year ago. However, the farming community hopes to restore production over the next four months beginning December with the aid of conducive weather and moderate rains in the production centres. George Valy, president of […]
What is Hydroponic Farming And what Is The Scope Of Hydroponic Farming In India
What is Hydroponic Farming And what Is The Scope Of Hydroponic Farming In India By 2050, there will be 9.8 billion people on the planet, 68 percent of whom will live in cities, and we will need to increase food production by about 70 percent to meet their daily needs. Fortunately, the agricultural system we […]
Coop minister Amit Shah launches ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of new cooperative body NCOL
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of the newly created National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL) and asserted that it will emerge as the most “trusted” brand in India and abroad. Shah also launched the NCOL’s logo, website and brochure. He gave away NCOL membership certificates to five cooperative societies. Addressing […]
Wheat sowing falls as UP sugarcane farmers yet to clear kharif crop fields
Sowing of wheat, the main winter crop in India, has dropped over the past week as compared to the same period last year due to a delay in sugarcane harvesting, and is likely to pick up pace after Diwali.According to data from the Department of Agriculture, the area planted with wheat during the week ending […]