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Plantation Crops in India: Types, Cultivation, and Economic Importance
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Plantation Crops in India: Types, Cultivation, and Economic Importance

Huan started doing agriculture for substance use and survival and also to fulfill the needs of his family but then the agricultural revolution changed the concept of farming from subsistence to commercial, this change happened due to the realization that are surplus amount of crops were cultivated more than the demand of one family needs, then plantation farming was introduced which primarily use for the commercial purpose for selling in the market.By the time back to 9000 BCE agriculture was spreading throughout the world. The rise of plantations in India was part of a commercialization strategy adopted by British...
21-Feb-2025
Commercial farming in India: Meaning, Types, Characteristics & Benefits
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Commercial farming in India: Meaning, Types, Characteristics & Benefits

In the development era of worlds when humans were shifting their food survival from hunting and gathering to agricultural practices around 9,500 BCE, Commercial farming was first introduced. This happens because due to higher human populations, the demand for a stable and reliable food supply was also increased.When humans reach the development level of surplus crop cultivation then surplus enables them to trade excess crops for other goods, fostering early economic systems and market exchanges. Commercial farming plays an important role there.Understand the meaning of commercial farmingCommercial farming refers to the commercial method of agriculture on a large scale...
13-Feb-2025
Poultry Farming in India: Types, Benefits, and Profitability Guide
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Poultry Farming in India: Types, Benefits, and Profitability Guide

In ancient times about 7000 to 10,000 years ago when the world was at the developing stage for proper civilization, most people survived on fruits, raw food, hunting, etc to fulfill hunger.After some time people start raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese primarily for their meat and eggs.This is called poultry farming and has deep-rooted traditions across various cultures, serving not only as a source of food but also as an integral part of community life and agricultural practices.What is poultry farming?Poultry farming refers to the agricultural practice of raising domesticated birds to eat meat...
12-Feb-2025
Polyhouse Farming in India: Cost, Benefits & Key Components
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Polyhouse Farming in India: Cost, Benefits & Key Components

In India or other countries, there are several agricultural practices that took place from ancient times and every time a new method of farming was introduced the changes took place in civilization.If you say that agricultural methods shifted from one type of farming to another due to advanced technology then you are not fully correct because, some types of farming like polyhouse farming were introduced around 30 CE when the roman created artificial environments to grow cucumbers year-round for Emperor Tiberius, who was advised to eat one cucumber each day.Let's understand deeply about polyhouse farming in India:What is a...
09-Feb-2025
Everything You Need to Know About DAP Fertilizer: Benefits, Application, and Prices
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Everything You Need to Know About DAP Fertilizer: Benefits, Application, and Prices

Agriculture is the toughest and most hardworking challenge for the country's farmers as it requires so many strategies, processes, methods, care, and equipment to practice the cultivation of crops till harvesting.Good quality seeds, fertilizers, soil, and climate are needed for cultivating strong, colorful, and quality crops for consumption or commercial use. Farmers test the soil composition at pH level to determine its nutrients.To Fulfill the nutritional needs of soil such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), often abbreviated as NPK, Dap fertilizers play a pivotal role in it.Although it is used to enhance soil fertility and increase...
27-Jan-2025
Indian Bank partners with Escorts Kubota Limited to provide tractor financing services to dealers and farmers
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Indian Bank partners with Escorts Kubota Limited to provide tractor financing services to dealers and farmers

Chennai, xx January 2025 Indian Bank, one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks, has partnered with Escorts Kubota Limited (EKL), a leading tractor and construction equipment manufacturer in India for providing financing solutions to support its dealers and tractor customers. The partnership was announced in the presence of Mr. Ashutosh Choudhary, Executive Director, Indian Bank and Mr. Bharat Madan – Whole-time Director & CFO, EKL. The partnership will enable EKL dealers and prospective customers to access hassle free working capital and avail tractor loans respectively at affordable interest rates. The financing services will be available for the entire EKL...
25-Jan-2025
Types of Crops in India: Kharif, Rabi, Zaid, Cash Crops & More
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Types of Crops in India: Kharif, Rabi, Zaid, Cash Crops & More

India is a diverse country where people of different castes, religions, and colors live together and speak different languages. In the same way, crops also have diversity as they have their own season in which they grow cultivated, irrigated, and many more.Crops are the most essential substance for the existence of humans as we cannot live without food and we get food from crops. But not only humans, every living being directly and indirectly depends on crops for their survival with its animals, microorganisms, etc.India's geographical situation is unique for crops due to many favorable conditions such as flat...
24-Jan-2025
Types of Irrigation Systems in India: Traditional and Modern Methods
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Types of Irrigation Systems in India: Traditional and Modern Methods

A human can spend 2 to 3 days without food, but spending even 1 day without water is one of the toughest challenges for humans as we know that “jal hi jeevan hai”. This means that water is the most essential element for survival.About 75% of the human body consists of water and 90% of plant life is dependable on water. Humans know when they feel thirsty and when to drink water, but plants are in dire need of proper irrigation to survive.Plants provide us with food and plants get their food from sun and water, as we know...
22-Jan-2025
After an MBA, the farmer gets a profit worth lakhs by choosing farming instead of a job
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After an MBA, the farmer gets a profit worth lakhs by choosing farming instead of a job

Today we will tell you the story of a farmer who, after doing a major degree like an MBA, is doing farming instead of looking for a better job. This young farmer comes from Bihar, who chose agriculture instead of a job and today he is earning profits worth lakhs annually. Nowadays, youth want to get a good job in a big company after completing their studies. But, there are very few such youth who give priority to farming instead of jobs. That too, is when someone has obtained a big degree like an MBA. Yes, this seems easy to...
08-Feb-2024
What are the benefits of planting an Ashoka Tree?
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What are the benefits of planting an Ashoka Tree?

The Ashoka tree is also known as Tamrapallava as  the leaves are initially copper-coloured. The Ashoka tree's leaves are 8-9 inches long and 2–2.5 inches wide. The Ashoka tree is shady. The Ashoka tree is regarded as the most ancient and sacred tree in India. Many Ayurvedic qualities may be found in the Ashoka tree, which is also used to make Ayurvedic medications.How many varieties of Ashoka trees are there?Ashoka trees are classified into two types: the true Ashoka tree, which spreads like a mango tree, and the towering Ashoka tree, which can be found in almost every home....
01-Feb-2024
This farmer from Bihar has earned handsomely from honey production.
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This farmer from Bihar has earned handsomely from honey production.

 Farmer Atmanand Singh, a native of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar state, is earning profits worth lakhs of rupees annually through beekeeping. He said that beekeeping is his family's profession. His grandfather had laid the foundation of this business, after which his father entered this business and today he is running this business very successfully.Just a few days ago, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda advised the farmers of the country to learn new methods of farming. He said that farmers can earn good profits by doing something new in farming. This statement of his fits perfectly with a farmer from...
31-Jan-2024
How to manage the problem of rotting roots in peas and other pulses crops and yellowing of plants ?
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How to manage the problem of rotting roots in peas and other pulses crops and yellowing of plants ?

The root melting in peas and other pulsable crops is a very important disease, because it affects the yield. This disease mainly affects the roots, due to which the seedlings do not come out properly, there is less growth of plants, and the yield would decrease . Is. Symptoms include buried lesions, roots of brown or black colour, shrinking root system and melting of roots. Even if the lumps come out , small and light coloured , they are less in number. Plants growing from infected seeds wither away shortly after sprouts. Living plants are less green and their...
29-Dec-2023