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THIS IS A THREE PART ARTICLE. PART I & II AVAILABLE AT http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-2-part-1.6789/ http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-2-part-2.6790/ Mr...

THIS IS A THREE PART ARTICLE. PART I & III AVAILABLE AT http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-2-part-1.6789/ http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-2-part-3.6791/ Mr...

Here is the second part in a series of interviews on water management ideas from farmers and experts. Drought in India is persuading us to re-think on our ways of farming! With scientific farming practices we have disturbed the natural ecology and taken the soil for granted for many years...

THIS IS A TWO PART ARTICLE. PART I AVAILABLE AT http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/the-debate-organic-vs-chemical-farming-part-1.6769/ Residue in food: Plant cannot recognize organic/inorganic compounds. It takes everything in ionic form. So there is no difference between...

A 360 degree approach to both farming systems A coin has two sides to it, we always hear one side of the story and believe it to be the fact. But digging deep into the problem we understand the issues in a broader and clearer perspective. In that effort, here we have tried to understand the...

IIM Graduate leaves corporate job to join father’s dairy business Mr. Phoolchand Kumawat started Maatratav Dairy to produce tasty and nutritious milk for his daughters while working in PWD Department. Slowly and gradually his farm operations expanded that required more of his time therefore he...

OFI India 2017 is the must attend, technical and international event for the Oils and Fats Market. Last year the event attracted over 600 attendees and promises to be bigger and better, bringing together business, science and technology all under one roof in India’s commercial and financial...

Invents low cost windmill using bamboo to bring power in the farmland “We grew paddy in our farmland and wanted lot of water for irrigation. To pump water from ground using the diesel pumps was expensive while drawing it manually was taxing so we thought to do it differently. We wanted to...

Herbs grown in soilless media in a vertical farm at Panchgaon village near New Delhi Increases growing area, maximizes crop yield, utilizes less manpower and possible to cultivate wide range of crops in the same infrastructure are the unique features of vertical farming system that attracts...

Turns farmland located in drought prone region into lush green zone with series of experiments since 1966. Recommends modernization and mechanization in farming “Technologies in farming must be implemented to make it profitable and essentially be in alliance with the nature. It must not be...

Offers solutions to farmers in drought conditions Advanta, an animal nutrition solution provideris well aware and concerned about farmers’ tribulations in South India due to severe drought conditions and not-so-good prediction for the monsoon. Consequently farmers are facing immense problems...

Shifts production attention to vegetables and upgrade farming skills of the farmers Haryana horticulture department was formed as separate department in 1991.Initially horticulture was considered only an allied activity of the government and was not in focus, not many activities or schemes...

Grows fruits using natural farming practices. Shares tips on mango cultivation “I am growing papaya, mangoes, sapota and custard apple in 200 acre. I strictly follow natural farming practices across my fruit orchard hence I am able to survive water scarcity as well as pests and diseases...

Improves livelihood of Uttarkhand farmers with agri tourism and selling their farm produce “Uttarakhand villages are picturesque locations and people are simple and modest. The state has so much potential for growth and development that none of the residents need to migrate to cities and towns...

THIS IS A THREE PART ARTICLE. PART I & II AVAILABLE AT http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-1.6071/ http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-2.6072/ Aranyani Farm...

THIS IS A THREE PART ARTICLE. PART I & III AVAILABLE AT http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-1.6071/ http://www.agricultureinformation.com/discuss/threads/how-farmers-are-coping-with-water-scarcity-part-3.6073/ Sankalpa Rural...

Here is the first part in a series of interviews on water management ideas from farmers and experts. With every passing year groundwater across the country is depleting. Many states are facing acute water shortage while few states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are...

Runs dairy farm in natural and cost effective manner. Prefers breeding over milking “Money should be spent in most appropriate way. To do so first and foremost self involvement is extremely important to run any business effectively and efficiently. Secondly one needs to be a good negotiator...

Producers and suppliers of mushroom and value added products “Mushroom cultivation always drew my attention when I was in my teens. Post marriage I attended training classes at eleven different places, including the agricultural college in Coimbatore before starting the business,” says Mrs...

Software engineer cum farmer grows chemical free products for restoring health of people and soil “With years of scientific farming practices the soil has been ruined badly and well being of human beings is falling apart. Everyone is sick and in the name of development we have more number of...