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Subsistence Farming in India

Subsistence Farming in India

During the time of neolithic revolution around 12,000 years ago when humans were shifting from  nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to well settled agricultural practices for survival, subsistence farming was introduced. This transition brings change in the domestic lifestyle of people as it allows small groups or communities to grow or cultivated crops for direct self consumption and keeping stock for further use. Subsistence farming was continuously practiced by the time of  11,000 BC, with suitable climate and suitable conditions and this change favored annual plants, leading hunter-gatherers to form settled villages due to the abundance of storable wild grains. Let's explore the...
22-Apr-2025
Terrace farming in India
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Terrace farming in India

Farmers living in mountain regions face numerous problems in cultivation of crops and serving a better livelihood, there are multitude of challenges that impact agricultural productivity such as soil erosion, limited water resources, Inappropriate land and infrastructure.But as we all know that every problem has a solution and this problem is also solved by the method of terrace farming. Terrace farming presents a viable solution for addressing the myriad challenges faced by farmers in mountainous regions.That helps the agricultural productivity and increases the economy of farmers that are living in mountain regions; Lets understand terrace farming more deeply. What is terrace...
14-Apr-2025
Cotton farming in India
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Cotton farming in India

In literary language we can define any phenomena, people, or objects  so beautiful that might change the perspective of readers, like if we talk about the poem  "November Cotton Flower" by Jean Toomer. This poem reflects on the significance of cotton in the Southern landscape, particularly during challenging times. Archaeological findings at sites like Mehrgarh indicate that cotton was grown, spun, and woven into cloth during the time of  5500 BC. cotton has been cultivated for over 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest known fibers used by humans. Its historical significance spans multiple civilizations and continents, highlighting its...
14-Apr-2025
Watermelon Farming in India: Varieties, Guide & Benefits
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Watermelon Farming in India: Varieties, Guide & Benefits

A pirate of sorts, in green I’m dressed, Burying treasure, I confess, What am I, with a juicy chest? If you solve this riddle then it will be proof that you are a watermelon lover, watermelon is considered the treasure of being the juicy, edible part inside. In India, watermelons are associated with several unique traditions and uses beyond the mythological significance in Polali, Karnataka.In Polali, a village near Mangalore, watermelons are steeped in myth. According to local legend, these watermelons symbolize the head of a demon named Rakthabeeja Sura, who was slain...
10-Apr-2025
Sweet Harvests: The Journey of Peach Farming in India
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Sweet Harvests: The Journey of Peach Farming in India

Mothers are always concern to your health and always tries to give a healthy food and lifestyle thus they offers lots of fruits and vegetables for nutritional built in your body. Even doctors suggest eating lots of fruits for staying healthy  like oranges, apples, kiwi and peaches. If we talk about peaches then we bet you that you don't know the fun facts about  it like The phrase "peachy keen" originated from the happy glow people get when eating peaches. It also refers to the generosity of sharing peaches with neighbors in Europe.Peaches have its own cultural traditional and health significance...
08-Apr-2025
How to cultivate bottle gourd
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How to cultivate bottle gourd

Mummy asks about eating green vegetables like okra, bottle gourd and bitter gourd  because it is good for your health and kids replies what about taste? Yes, every Indian mom is concerned about their child's taste and health preferences and at the end they choose bottle gourd for health although they know bottle gourd is known for its lack of inherent flavor, which makes it seem bland and unappealing to many. Bottle gourd which is also known as lauki in indian local language, is the most hated vegetable for children but most nutritious and healthier choice of every indian moms thus...
19-Mar-2025
Step by Step guidance for cucumber farming
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Step by Step guidance for cucumber farming

During the summer season most of the people feel dehydrated and try to overcome with the help of water but they don't know that water is not sufficient in summer for fulfil the hydrating needs you should eat and drink all water counting food and drinks just like cucumber that are about 95% water, making them very refreshing and hydrating. This high water content also explains why they can't be frozen without turning mushy.Cucumbers are economically significant due to their high nutritional and medicinal value. They are widely cultivated and consumed globally, making them a crucial crop in many...
13-Mar-2025
Marigold farming in India
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Marigold farming in India

In hindu religion there are so many rituals and cultural practices used to be done by flowers as it holds a special significance because they symbolize devotion, purity, and spiritual connection and are often used to honor deities and symbolize the surrender of one's ego during worship. During festivals like Diwali, Navratri, and Durga Puja, flowers are used extensively for decorating altars, homes, and temples and garlands of flowers like jasmine, marigold, and roses are offered to deities and used to adorn idols and altars.Marigold is considered one of the popular and important flowers among others for rituals in hindu...
12-Mar-2025
Lentils cultivation in India
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Lentils cultivation in India

What if  you get to know that  a food is so versatile that it can transform into a hearty soup, a vibrant salad, or even a savory curry. Welcome to the enchanting world of lentils! These tiny, lens-shaped wonders have been a staple in cuisines around the globe for thousands of years, and for good reason. Not only are lentils a nutritional powerhouse, but they also hold a special place in history and culture.During the stone age era around 7000 BC lentils became part of the diet for humans. They were a staple in ancient Greece and Rome, and their significance...
11-Mar-2025
Okra Farming: Health Benefits, Cultivation Guide, and Top Producing States
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Okra Farming: Health Benefits, Cultivation Guide, and Top Producing States

Oh wow okra, yessiree, Okra is Okay with me, Oh okra’s favored far and wide, Oh you can eat it boiled or fried. This poem by Roy Blount, Jr. is a humorous and celebratory poem that praises okra for its unique qualities and versatility in cooking. This poem offers you a brief health benefits of eating okras while adding it in your diet with some new recipes. Okra generally in India also known as lady fingers is considered the one of the healthiest choices among vegetables. Okra has played a significant role in various cuisines, especially in African and African diasporic traditions. Its...
06-Mar-2025
Muskmelon farming in india
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Muskmelon farming in india

If you really love summers and summer fruits then solve this riddle - I'm often mistaken for my cousin so grand, But my flavor is unique in this melon land, I'm smaller and sweeter, with a netted disguise, A summer delight that opens wide with surprise. Yes u guess it right it's a muskmelon which is emphasised by its unique flavor and appearance.Muskmelon is a summer season fruit and loved by many people across the world, and  gets its name from its strong musky smell, which is quite distinctive and appealing. Muskmelon is also known as cantaloupe in many parts...
05-Mar-2025
Strawberry farming in India
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Strawberry farming in India

What starts out white, then turns red, stands up in a bed, and the plumper it gets, the more the good-wife likes it, and has seeds on the outside? Yes you guessed it right it's strawberries. They are the most unique fruits unlike many other fruits, strawberries reproduce primarily through runners (stolons), which root at their tips to form new plants.  King Charles V had over 1,000 strawberries planted in the royal gardens of the Louvre in Paris during the 1300s. The first American strawberry varieties were cultivated in the 1830s, with the Hoveg variety being grown in Massachusetts in 1834. The...
04-Mar-2025