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Commonly there are four methods for preparing vermicompost. The quality of the end product is the same in all methods however the investment and labour cost varies. In addition, to produce vermicompost manure all 12 months it is essential to have a good shade in the area having the vermicompost...

Bio gas unit produce cooking fuel or electricity. A viable small scale commercial bio gas unit should be minimum 2 cubic meter. It would require around 35 square feet area. There two different models with respect to waste, one is cow dung and other is kitchen/bio-degradable waste. Minimum waste...

Mushroom farming is indeed a profitable business where it is all about maintaining the temperature and humidity. There are three types of mushroom grown largely in India namely button, oyster and milky. Out of all, button mushroom is most in demand. It really sells very well. Oyster mushroom is...

Saffron farming is quite a pricey cultivation not only its high quality seeds but also the climate. It grows well in warm sub-tropical climate and above 2000 meters of sea level. It needs 12 hours sunlight. Monsoon plays an important role. In the month of November if it rains, the blossom of...

Some farmers find goat rearing easier and profitable than sheep farming. Reason being sheep are prone to diseases that lead to higher mortality. It eats only edible food so production cost is comparatively higher. On the contrary goats are easy to manage, eat inedible grass too and give 3 kids...

Spirulina, the protein rich food supplement must be considered by the farmers as it is hassle free to grow, has low-investment cost and sold at good price.The tank size for spirulina production varies as per the quantity to be produced. For example to produce 6 kg dried spirulina every month...

Weed control measures: Regular intercultivation should be done to remove weeds in the field. As some weeds are also alternate host and serve as refuges for the pests to lay eggs, remove of weeds at regular intervals is very essential practise that each farmer should follow without compromise...

Moringa can be well intercropped with legumes, maize as well as vegetables. Including a legume intercrop in a moringa cultivated farm will enhance soil fertility by fixing nitrogen to the soil. But whatever may be the intercrop grown, it should be kept well away from the main fruit trees and...

Oyster mushroom is easy to grow and rich in protein content. It has good prospects in time to come. In the beginning, it is always better to go in for low cost infrastructure because then the focus could be on mastering the skills to produce high-quality mushroom instead of selling to have quick...

Red palm weevil is a serious pest on palms trees. The caterpillar starts feeding on the frons at the top of the shoot causing several damages. The symptoms are: a) Oozing of brownish sap from the central infested parts of the trunk. b) Central shoots of the crown region begin to wilt. c)...

Dear Mr. Krashraj, Instead of buffaloes go for Indian desi cows. It is much more profitable. Indian cows yield A2 milk that is sold at premium price and is good for all. However if you want to go for buffaloes only then let us know we will provide the information in best possible way.

Fodder and concentrate should be given twice a day. Green fodder constitutes 80% of the feed while dry fodder should be 20%. It is given after milking. Green fodder includes DHN6 napier grass and maize. Give fresh maize along with the corn because the corn has all the vital nutrients. After...

Cow will give good quality of milk only when it is feed the right fodder. A well-designed feeding program which is in compliance with nature is a must. Pearl millet (bajra), sorgum (jowar), soyabean husk, coconut and jaggery should be given on routine basis. It is the base feed fulfilling the...

Goat farming is attracting farmers for high profit within a very short time, little investment and huge global demand. These are the main reasons of spreading this business rapidly throughout the world. A suitable and effective business plan is a must for starting the business. In India there...

Push-Pull strategy : The newest approach of eco-friendly pest management programme to control Insect Pests in Brinjal Brinjal or egg plant is the important vegetable cultivated in India which is much popular and principal vegetable grown across the country throughout the year except at the...

Raman Mhatre is an Agricultural Consultant, Garden contractor, Indoor plants Supplier and landscape developer who’s been working in this field for the last 35 years. Raman Mhatreowns a Proprietorship firm (MHATRE BROS. FARM & NURSERY) which was established in March 1982 in the Horticulture and...

Environment consultant turns into farmer for good health. Re-introduces barter system in village and helps farmers get-through the conversion period from chemical to organic farming “I became farmer for myself! My whole idea of farming is not to sell farm produce instead I want to check if I...

Manufacturing and supply of liquid Micro nutrients for use in Agriculture and allied Industries. The company, established by Mr. Jagjeeth Singh Sethi, has launched a Unique Organic Agro Product ‘SETHI MR-X’ which is a class apart with attractive and distinctive features and synonymous in...

Sri Gomata Gayatri Organics Sri Gomata Gayatri Organics, a Visakhapatnam based Non Commercial, Non-Profit Organisation, is a leading manufacturer & exporter of Vedic Organic Agri Inputs and runs and maintains many goushala at various locations in India. It deals in Organic Manure, Organic...

Spirulina is wonder crop having the prowess to eradicate malnutrition from our country. It is protein rich food supplement that is produced with low input cost. Production technology for spirulina cultivation is pretty much standardized. These days some farmers have taken initiative to process...