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Hi, I plan to follow the ZBNF model for setting up Orchards @ my farmhouse, but as an experiment will only do it for 2 sectors (36 * 36 ft). Still it will require large number of plants for Mango, Custard Apple, Chiku, Drumsticks etc.. I have the following questions: 1) Buying plants from...

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Hi all, Does anyone have an idea on this ???

Hi all, I am currently investigating buying a dam touch property. I need to understand the rules / regulations around pulling water from dam for agricultural use. What are the permissions required, how is the cost calculated, how are the payments done etc. regards, -PD

Hi all, Kindly request you to be aware of all the investment plans which promise returns of whatever amount every week, every month for a set investment. Please read the news atricle below. this came in the Times Of India After emu, coconut is the new villain COIMBATORE: A fortnight after the...

why only IT people ?? What is it that it is being targetted only to IT people ??? Any specific reason for it ??:confused:

Hi all, Just read on the times of India that farmers in Madurai are protesting for the low price they receive per coconut (Receive only 1Re. 50 paise for a coconut) Is this true ?? And if yes, does it make sense to grow coconuts if the buying price is so low ?? I understand that the middlemen...

The cost of land is the biggest factor for any farming activity, and it is a well known fact that mountainous regions / hillocks cost a lot less than flat land. I have read that Bamboo can grow over slopes. 1) What are the watering requirements ? I read on a few blogs that it would be happy...

Thanks for the response. You have got me thinking.. Reading a bit on enegry plantations. It would be great if you can explain more for the benifit of the broader audience.

Hi all, I have been thinking of trying my hands with farming, and this is what i plan to do. buy approx 3 acres of land. The land will be fenced using plants like bogunwela or cactus. Plant conconut crops on 2 - 2.5 acres. On the remaining 0.5 to 1 acre have a big pond excavated which...

Looking for agri land in a radius of 150 kms from Pune. Rate should be less than 1 lakh an acre. Looking for 4-5 acres. Planning for coconut plantation. Water would be a prerequisite. Can consider costlier land if it is near pune or other factors like water, approach etc. If you have something...

Interesting This seems interesting... Plz send the details...