-The Times of India KOCHI: A mini tiller was presented to the farmers in Edavanakkad to help them prepare the field for the pokkali crop as the monsoon sets in this week. The tiller machine was handed over on Tuesday by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ernakulam, which functions under the Centre for Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Ernakulam. Last month, the machine was given a trial run at different pokkali fields. "The tiller...
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-The Telegraph The European Union has banned the import of Indian mangoes as they failed to pass its stringent biosecurity regulations. Does India too need tougher biosecurity laws to protect its crops from pests and diseases? When a few pesky fruit flies tried to migrate from India, they ended up sparking a debate on the effectiveness of India's agricultural biosecurity laws and regulations. While some agriculture experts believe the laws are...
More »Terrace gardens with Organic Farming a fad -Gayatri Deshmukh
-The Times of India Terrace gardens are the next big thing in Nashik. With people aiming to not only beautify their place but also spread the message of Organic Farming, this has caught the fancy of most Nashikiites. Thirty-four-year-old Sandeep Chavan has made a 150 sq feet terrace garden at his place and focuses on Organic Farming. He even gets visitors who take his advice on farming. "One can easily grow the...
More »A small step, big leap in dairy farming-Annie Philip
-The Hindu Nabard's low-key financing scheme helps farmers reap a rich harvest Puducherry: A low-key financing scheme with a few innovations thrown in is driving big changes in the lives of several rural dairy farmers. One of the beneficiaries, Poongudi from Andayarpalayam, Thirubuvanai, is a happy woman. Her milch cows are healthier and milk production has improved in quantity and quality. "The cows do not fall ill often now. I have 10 cows and the...
More »A Simple Switch Makes the Difference -Rajitha S
-The New Indian Express HYDERABAD: We are often fascinated by the bright colours and unusual sizes of vegetables and greens, one of the reasons that compel us to purchase them. In order to meet the demands of consumption, a lot of chemical enhancers are used while farming these vegetables and greens, to make them look much more attractive. Even though most of us are aware of the fact that chemicals are used...
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