Recent content by alpha449

Farmboy Its a right decision to enter the farming field. Not many other profession offer u the job satisfaction that this one does. Well u get all the information that u need right under your finger-tips. Ppl in the farming community are well knit, kind and volunteer info. unlike most other...

Hi all, I need some expert advice on starting this project on my farm located close to Nandi Hills near Bangalore. Please tell me where I can outsource seed's or sapling's nearby. Gestation period before first yield and potential export market. One clarification though is this fragnance...

Palm off 9000 for a tree Looks like someone's out to PALM-OFF something to you lol Go in for Ashoka Tree's they are pretty and grow incredibly fast and are available for a measy 5 bucks a sapling. Regards

Hi, Went to a handicraft exibition pleasantly sirprised to see some beautiful bags made out of banana fibre. Astounding and amazing we throw away tonne's of stem post harvest its grotesque. Plz can somebody throw some light on this technology and know-how. regards

I planted the best possible variety of bananas namely Ellakai which is always in demand. I spent close to Rs 1,60,000 for cultivating 3 Acres. Nine months down the line with a bountiful harvest of about 1 Acre I just counted Rs 21,000 at the farm gate price. I still got 2 Acres to harvest and...

Mr.Mustafa, Very informative article indeed with depth and excellent input. Must commend you for the details. I'm venturing into this field shortly and i need your help and guidance as im a novice in this line. I'm given to understand that mutton from sheep is a better seller than goat meat...

Hi all, can a 3HP Brush cutter be of utility to control reed-like tall weeds on a farm. Thxs.

Thxs Ty very much indeed for your reply. I was wondering if you could kindly give me more explicit details on the economical part though. Fond Regards

Hi all, could someone please give me an insight abour planting rubber trees. I need info. about saplings any variations, spacing, and climatic conditions like in and around Chickballapur is it condusive? Plz tell me the gestation period before the first yield and the returns one can expect...

Thxs MR. Sivakumar, will get on the job pronto. Regards

Thxs Ash, Ty for the info very heartening to know,hope for the best and my doubts are cleared.

Hi folk, I need urgent feedback regarding water melon seeds N295 from namdhari seeds.I have just planted 3 Acres worth. I was informed these were the best as far as weight, yeild as well taste and succour. Can any farmer dispute this fact, Thxs.

Thxs very much, really appreciate the advice from both of you. Sam i reached thus far using the basic experience from my farm hands. This inquiry was important to me cause i did'nt want to take chances at this stage closing harvest. Thxs very much indeed.

Hi all, cud anyone tell me if the main flower [red bulb] on the Banana bunch needs to be nipped nearing harvest. My banana crop is close to 20 days harvest about 1500 bunches of the [Yellaki variety]. This is my first stint at growing Bananas I need an expert opinion as my fellow...

I need advice from an expert in banana's. My banana plantation is nearing harvest with the fingers need to grow for another 40 days. This is my first stint at banana's and my Agri neighbours are advising me to cut out the red bulb [flower] at the end of each bunch for the fruit to get larger...