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Dr V K Jayaraghavendra Rao, Principal Scientist, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, points out that Dragon fruit cultivation is gaining attention in India for nutritional importance, demand in domestic markets, and profitable returns. In India, nutrition-sensitive...

Laxmi Prakash Semwal, Director, Annamrit Farmers as Owners Foundation Garhwal, Uttarakhand, explains how price fluctuations in the apple market can create challenges for both producers and consumers and insists on fair pricing systems to improve stability and quality production. FFT Himalayan...

Dr Satish R. Bhonde, Consultant scientist, Sonkul Agro Industries Pvt Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra, explains why mushroom compost is viewed as a practical alternative to traditional farmyard manure for improving soil health and crop productivity. Reviving living soil Soil is the foundation of...

Sunitha H.R, Founder and CEO, Grameena Unnathi Society, Bangalore, Karnataka, discusses how organic cultivation through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) is helping in better agricultural practices by empowering farmers with collective strength, organic certification, improved market access...

Ambrish Arora, Managing Director, Pioneer Agritech Solutions Pvt Ltd, Mohali, Punjab, explains the right blend of technology, support from governments and financial institutions by way of subsidies, careful planning, and protected cultivation will open up new avenues for agricultural prosperity...

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Dr Narendra Sharma Beekeeping and farming: a natural partnership Dr Narendra Sharma, Retd Professor, GDM Arts, KRN Commerce, and M D Science College, Jamner, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, explains how bees and farmers rely on each other in ways that are often not given due importance. While bees...

Dr V K Jayaraghavendra Rao Some facts about agriculture labour Dr V K Jayaraghavendra Rao, Retd Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIHR (Indian Institute of Horticultural Research), Bangalore shares an overview of agriculture employment. Employment opportunities in agriculture remain a crucial...

Kundan Kumar Psyllium: cultivation, benefits and global demand Kundan Kumar, Business Development Manager, Kisan Agro, Village Dhabi, Gujarat, talks about psyllium, which is an important agricultural crop grown mainly in India under suitable climatic conditions. The cultivation process...

Simhadri Raghavendra Tissue culture Banana plants production Simhadri Raghavendra, Proprietor, M/s Elite Biotechnologies, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, explains how tissue culture has completely transformed the way banana plants are produced in modern agriculture. It helps in millions of...

Dr. Uma Shankari Agriculture has lost its appeal for younger generations. Why? Dr Uma Shankari, farmer – researcher - activist, discusses issues related to labour shortages, labour migration, and small-farmer-friendly machinery. Agriculture is a vast subject, and there are many problems that...

Varun Raheja Simple ways to reduce post-harvest losses Varun Raheja, Founder & Director of Raheja Solar Food Processing Private Limited, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, highlights that post-harvest losses pose a major challenge for farmers and Agri-entrepreneurs. A large amount of produce is lost due...

Anushree Y K How to start a 10-cow dairy business Anushree Y K, Assistant Professor, Dairy Science College, KVAFSU, Hebbal, Bangalore, explains how starting a 10-cow dairy business is a smart way to earn a steady income from a small-scale farm. With proper care and management, even a modest...

Subhash Narayan Kakade Efficient crop spraying solutions Subhash Narayan Kakade, Founder, Kakade Agro Equipment, Tandulwadi Malshiras Solapur, Maharashtra, explains about crop spraying, which is a key part of modern agriculture and must be done carefully to avoid damaging the environment...

Vishwaas Gupta Healthy crops through better farming and diverse ecosystem Vishwaas Gupta, Founder and CEO, Farms2Families, Noida, UP, describes how growing healthy crops is more than just planting seeds—it requires careful planning and sustainable farming. By adopting improved methods like...