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THE REAL PRICE OF DESI MILK Dr Prashant Yogi unpacks the hidden economics and herd biology behind India’s indigenous dairy farm India’s dairy sector continues to rely heavily on milk from indigenous breeds—cows and buffaloes uniquely suited to the country’s diverse agro-climatic conditions...

According to Ambaprasad Nerlikar, Owner, VenuMangal Organic Fresh, Village Nerli, Belgaum District, Karnataka, organic farming is a method of growing crops and raising animals without using synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms. It focuses on natural processes to...

Ramakrishna Ganesh, Founder of Plog Run and 7 Trees for Life, explains how plastic recycling helps reduce pollution and save natural resources. It turns waste into useful products, keeping the environment cleaner. In India, though we lag behind many countries in this factor, more and more cities...

Dinesh Kar, Co-Founder and COO at Crop Intellix Pvt.Ltd in Hyderabad, Telangana, explains how geo-informatics and sensor-based technology are transforming modern agriculture. These tools help farmers collect and analyse data about soil, crops, and weather to make better decisions. By using...

Ankit Bhatnagar, Consultant at Shubhavni Smartfarms (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, explains how farmers can now use modern technology to grow saffron beyond Kashmir while maintaining its quality. By using the aeroponic method, saffron is grown under controlled conditions without...

S. Ramakrishnan, proprietor of Rynco Orchids, Trivandrum, Kerala, and Proprietor of M/s. Cryptox BioSolutions, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, explains about mokara orchids, which are hybrid flowers valued for their bright colours and durability. They are cultivated primarily for the cut...

Mr. Sai Shiva Raghavan Ganji, Assistant Manager, NAFED, Kolkata, West Bengal, talks about the Growing scope of MBA Agri Business Management and Career opportunities & key skills required in different sectors of agriculture business. India's agricultural sector has evolved significantly since...

Mr. Malik Kumar Meena, Manager, Sickle Innovations Pvt Ltd, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, talks about eCommerce in agriculture. eCommerce is selling and buying of goods or any services over the internet. Post Covid, the eCommerce in India has grown manifolds. The data shows that it will reach 200...

Dr. Suneel Kumar Goyal, Associate Professor, Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, talks about millets and their value-added food products. FAO and UNO have recognised millets for their health and nutritional benefits, and Indian government has proposed to celebrate...

Ms. Swati Sharma, Founder and Director, Parthavi Organic Vision Pvt Ltd, Delhi, talks about global organic certifications, why they are needed, how they work, and their importance. At Parthavi, our vision is to create awareness about organic agriculture and its importance. Farming today often...

Mr. Ramachandra Appari, Managing Director, Green Morning Horticulture Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana, talks about balancing construction and trees: eco-protection tips. Often, we hear discussions on what we are leaving for the next generation, especially greenery. We, at Green Morning...

Mr. Deepak Pareek, Managing Partner and Chief Consultant, of HnyB Tech-Incubations discusses about data driven decision to finalise what to grow and when to grow. Despite significant digital transformation across various sectors, agriculture remains largely untouched due to multiple factors...

Editorial The Promise and Peril of Indian Agri-Startups India’s agriculture sector is in the midst of a quiet but profound transformation. Across the country, hundreds of startups are attempting to inject technology into the age-old rhythms of farming—using data, sensors, drones, and digital...

Prashant Thakkar, Partner and Manager, Aditya Corporation, Sangli, Maharashtra, explains that Raisins are dried grapes that are sweet, healthy, and enjoyed all over the world. They can be made by drying grapes naturally in the sun or with the help of machines. After drying, raisins are cleaned...

Sameer Bhanushali, Director of Ashapura Agricomm Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, discusses dry fruits like raisins, almonds, and cashews that are loved everywhere and have a steady demand. This creates good income opportunities for farmers and traders. But there are also hurdles, such as...