Bengal Gram / Chana/ chickpea Cultivation and Farming in India
Did you know that India produces more than 65% of the Chickpea consumed worldwide? This makes India the leader in chickpea production. in 2020 India produced 11080 thousand metric tonnes of chickpeas and the nearest competitor is turkey which produced 630 thousand metric tonnes of chickpeas during that period. The gap in chickpea production is…
Basale soppu / Malabar Spinach Farming and cultivation
When it comes to farming and agriculture everything becomes commercial, big and largescale. there is nothing wrong with it but the way most people see agriculture is different. For instance, a permaculture farmer will have more than 100 crops growing on his land at the same time while a traditional farmer will have one or…
Brinjal (Baigan / Vange / Ringan) Cultivation and farming in india
Among all the crops which are widely cultivated in India, the brinjal is one of the few crops which is consumer specific. What I mean is that the variety of brinjal grown in one state or even one district may not be preferred in another area. Farmers often make the mistake of cultivating a newer…
Barley Crop Farming and Production in India
Barley Cultivation in India India ranks 22nd in Barley production worldwide with Russia topping the list. Rajasthan is the largest producer of barley in India. The total Production of Barley in India was 1.67 million metric tonnes in 2021 which was a bit lesser than the year 2020 when it stood at 1.72 million metric…
Bannur Sheep Breeding, Care and Production
The Bannur sheep or the Bandur sheep is specifically bred for its meat. Though the sheep are small and gain weight slowly, their meat is considered to be a delicacy. The meat is famous in Karnataka and neighboring states. The Bandur sheep meat has high-fat content when in comparison to other sheep varieties. this is…
Vertical Agriculture and Its feasibility in india
Vertical Farming in India – Is it a Fad or the future There is a lot of enthusiasm around the industry when there is something new in the industry. The hype, marketing, propaganda and the bling of something new, bring a lot of people around it. Vertical farming is not new to the world. But…
Barbari Goat Info, Kidding, Milk/Meat Production
The barbaric Goat originates from Uttar Pradesh, India. Their major population lies in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana in India and The Sindh and Punjab provinces in Pakistan. They seem to have acquired a name from the city of Berbera in Somalia. The barbari goats are reared for both meat and milk. They are a…
Boer goat farming in india
The Boer goats are bred for their meat. Boer Goats originate from south Africa and are known to survive by grazing in very arid areas. They are muscular and fast-growing. Due to selective breeding, the Boer goats are known to have good size, excellent carcass taste and are resilient to hot weather conditions. They are…
Berseem The King Of Fodder & Forage Cultivation
For those who own livestock and are their prime business, they would have come across berseem at some point in time. While some livestock owners have land and cultivate it, others have at some point tried to purchase berseem as green or dry fodder at some point in time. Berseem is a fodder crop, which…
Brahma chicken Farming in India – Price, Size and more
Brahma chicken, Though the name sounds Indian is an American breed of chicken which may have resulted from cross-breeding grey Chittagong, to the cochin variety. The name is derived from the origin of the parent bird, which may have been from the Brahmaputra region. They are also referred to as the shanghai bird or Burnham.…
Best egg laying chicken breeds in india
For poultry farmers, there may be a lot of things to consider, from investment to veterinary care. but the first thing most farmers would want to take time in understanding is the breed of chicken they intend to grow. For commercial Poultry farming, indigenous varieties are not often preferred. Backyard poultry farming does have a…
Green chilli (Mirchi) farming & cultivation in India
India is a country of spices. The most extensive variety of spices is cultivated and consumed in India. India has everything from normal Curry leaves to the most complicated mixture of spices that come from various spices. It is complicated, Yet very simple for Indians. One of India’s most prominent spices is chilli, commonly referred…
Backyard poultry farming in india
Before we begging, it is important to understand the importance of backyard poultry farming on a larger scale and how much it contributes at a national level. 25% of all poultry production comes from backyard poultry farming. These farmers are small farmers with less than 50 birds and are usually managed by women or the…
Ladies Finger (bhindi / Okra) Farming in india
Okra Crop Duration The duration of the okra crop, from planting to harvest, typically ranges from 50 to 70 days, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Okra is known for its relatively fast growth compared to many other vegetables. However, the specific duration can vary based on factors such as climate, soil fertility, cultural…
Bottle Gourd Farming and Cultivation- Calabash / Dudhi
Bottle gourd is a widely cultivated crop in India and the market is open in all states. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gujarat to west Bengal, Bottlegourd is cultivated widely and consumed too. The market rates are usually between 10 to 50 rs per kg and may go a bit high but not lower than…
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