Thai Guava farming is Profitable. Here’s Why
Today most fruits in the market cost upward of Rs 50. The only fruit which is priced quite low is bananas which sell in the range of Rs 20. While the retail prices are high for consumers, the wholesale price or the price which the farmer gets is often very low. Even with low prices,…
Sesame / Gingelly farming Guide to Profit
India used to be one of the Largest producers of sesame. Today it stands between 3rd and 4th position in production. Sesame is a labour intensive crop. While the crop itself requires minimum labour, the harvesting is the most labour intensive part. There is little water requirements for this crop and its is not tolerant…
Guava Farming in india
Guava farming is an important agricultural practice in India, with the country being one of the largest producers of guavas in the world. Guava, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, is a tropical fruit that is highly nutritious and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. In recent years, the demand for guavas has been increasing due…
Chandra Mallika (chrysanthemum) flower farming and cultivation
Chandra Mallika, also known as chrysanthemum or simply “mum,” is a popular ornamental flower known for its bright and vibrant colors. It is commonly used for decoration and is also in high demand in the cut flower industry. Chrysanthemum, also known as Chandra Mallika in India, is a popular flower cultivated for its beautiful and…
Bamboo Plantation, Farming & Cultivation- Profit, Economics and More
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about bamboo farming is feasibility. Its one of the few products which cannot be sold in a mandi. The only use which comes to mind is scaffold in construction sites or poles for mandaps. These are the only place you can see bamboo being used.…
Amla Farming Guide and Cultivation profits in india
Amla, The indian gooseberry is known for its high vitamin C content and its medicinal values. The value of the fruit is known to both farmers and the common man equally. Educating consumers on the benefit of amla is unnecessary. The consumption of amla though , is limited. Its usually a fruit which is consumed…
Amaranth cultivation in India
The Grain of God? The Royal Grain? The Amaranth has many names But its name derived from the greek word Amarantos meaning, “that which does not wither”. Aptly named, the amaranthus has many benefits which is often overlooked. Amaranthus has a wide range of varieties and are consumed as leafy vegetables and grains. a variety…
Agarwood farming profit by $100,000 Per Kilo – Plantations in India
Agarwood is one of the most expensive raw products in the world and was listed at over 100,000 USD per Kilo in 2010. While good quality Agar can cost you $100,000, Sub par agar are available in plenty and are available for as less as $100 per kilo. Today, Agarwood is one of the most…
Crossandra FireCracker Flower – Kanakambaram Cultivation
The orange colored flower which looks vibrant, The கனகாம்பரம், കനകാംബരം, अबोली or Crossandra flower is known as one of the few flowers which are adorned by women in their head. The flower , though lacking fragrant, is known to be among the few favourites of women in south india. The crossandra flowers are priced nominally…
Aloe Vera Farming, Marketing & Profit in India
Aloe Vera is one of the few plants which is easy to grow and has high returns. Its use in medicine encourages farmers to cultivate the plant as the demand for aloe vera is continuous. 65% of aloevera is cultivated in the USA. India and China have a share of 10% each in the market…
Do Mango Trees Need Fertilizers
There are 3 things which are important for any plant. Fertilizer, Water and Sunlight. Depriving it of any one of these 3 is fatal for the plant. These 3 components are even more important for young plants. For older plants, they may be able to withstand the lack of any one of these for a…
How long does it take a mango to produce fruit?
In the year 1998 i was just out of school and had a very long vacation. We had 4 months before the results were out and we had another month before we could fill in the application for colleges and entrance examinations. It’s also summer and mangoes are in season in kerala pretty early. It…
How much profit does a mango farm make?
India is one of the largest producers of mangoes. We are not talking about just any mango here, but the best quality mangoes. There are 100’s of varieties of mangoes in india. The climatic conditions and the soil in India make Mango cultivation possible. The quality and the varieties of mangoes in india cannot be…
Vechur Dwarf , The smallest cow in the world – Bouncing back from Extinction
The Vechur cows are known to be the smallest indegenous breeds of cows in the world. A Vechur cow grows to a height of 90 Centimeters. The Vechur was once thought to be near extinction but conservation projects by certain individuals have brought back the breed from near extinction. 2 notable personalities responsible for the…
Papaya Farming Guide For Profit
Papaya is one of the easiest crops to grow. It requires very minimal maintenance and less water. It is easy to grow and with the right nutrients, the profits are high. There are farmers who average up to 3 Lakhs in profit from one-acre land with papaya farming. The profits could go as high as…