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Devises rapid compost aerator to ventilate, humidify and mix bio waste “I took one month to understand how earthworm turns waste into manure! Based on the same principal I designed compost aerator to produce natural manure from bio waste. It is invention for the farmers to help them produce...

Invents groundnut digger to improve harvesting efficiency and minimize expenses. Based at Rajkot, Gujarat Manually harvesting groundnut leads to the loss of crop as well as being labour intensive the expenses are increased. To resolve the problems Mr. Sanjay Dhirajlal Tilva, a groundnut...

Develops dairy and horticulture cooling storage solutions operated through renewable energy sources “Lack of milk chilling facilities in the village led to loss of Rs. 5-6 thousand/week for the dairy farmers. To safeguard them from this loss we developed the bulk milk cooler. Subsequently we...

Converts waste into nutrient rich manure, cooking fuel and electricity in bio gas unit Bio Gas units are boon for Indian farmers not only for cooking fuel/electricity but it is the ideal cost effective source for nutrient rich manure in the form of slurry. These days when slowly farmers are...

Growers and processors of spirulina at Tumkur, Bengaluru “Growing spirulina is not at all difficult but selling is the biggest problem because more than 95% Indians are unaware of the vital micronutrients and protein content present in spirulina,” says Mr. Mahesh RV, Founder, Spirulina...

Successfully brings drop in supply chain levels to improve farmers' income Farmers are happy as they are earning much more like never before! They are enthusiastic to change their age-long farming procedures because they are confident they will be paid well. The transformation is taking place...

Rural young couple quits city jobs to mark the difference in the life of farmers “We are born and brought up at our respective villages so we can very much relate to the hard work farmers instill in growing food! Besides, life in the villages was extremely fulfilling in all aspects before so...

Manages an integrated farm to grow crops for direct sales to Campco “I grow and sell cocoa and arecanut for Mangalore-based Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative (Campco) company. They have high demand for cocoa hence they buy key raw materials directly from the...

Invents new cotton transplanting technique Haveri district, Karnataka is renowned for its cotton cultivation. Traditionally farmers of the region practice dibbling as convenient method of sowing cotton seeds. However, in order to augment the germination, Mr. Shekhargowda Basavannagouda...

Producers and suppliers of robusta coffee beans Hadlukodigge Farms is mixed crop plantation in 10 acres with coffee grown in 4.5acres, 2-3acres occupied with arecanut plantation having banana and pepper as intercrops. 2-3acres has forest trees. The farm is located at Harandur village...

Engaged in sandalwood and teakwood farming. Also provides consultancy “Sandalwood farming is money spinning business but it has a constant threat for the theft! As the sandalwood trees grow it catches the attention of the thieves. Precisely after 6-7 years I experienced theft in my farm. Using...

Cashew plantation thrives on hills with planned schedule for irrigation and manure application “Cashew trees can give excellent yield every year if watered regularly and right dosage of manure is applied,” shares Mr. Henry Crasta, Founder, Hill Garden. “It is ideal to have coconut trees in the...

Farmers empowered to analyze, think and act to bring transformation all by themselves “Yes! We are trapped in the swamp of hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We know our farmland soil is deteriorating, water tables are depleting and environment is in distress. And we want to...

Designs and develops equipments and tools to make farming hassle free “Small tools run on animal and human power are more suitable in the Indian scenario rather than fuel (petrol, diesel and coal) guzzling machinery. Reason being average size of landholdings in India is less than 2 acres and...

Goa’s first hi-tech vertical hydroponic farm run by an IT engineer “Vertical hydroponic is the future of farming. It is high-tech farming hence ideal career choice for engineers because they possess the much required technology knowledge to operate this kind of farm! Hydroponics farms are...

Conserves, documents and distributes adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural open-pollinated seeds One stop for all sorts of heirloom seeds for vegetable herbs and flowers is at Nimai Garden, Bangalore, Karnataka. The prices are thoughtfully kept affordable because the company founder...

Uses Facebook to help farmers make way out of their farming problems and query “Farmers have laptop and smart-phones in their homes with internet connection! How? Their children are studying computer in schools and colleges. So to reach these farmers in a meaningful way I started a facebook...

Wide array of 4500 plus trees of 160 species grown in harmony with nature Barren land converted into lush green farm by Bangalore based IT professionals Mrs. Priti and Mr. Srikant, who call themselves as farmers at heart. There are 45 different fruit trees while the remaining are forest...

Specializes in improving the soil quality and augmenting the farm production. Based at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Excellent soil health would only produce excellent quality and quantity of farm products. “It is the sole mantra behind making farming profitable. To make the soil nutrient rich...

Qualified chartered accountant leaves a secured job in Chennai to pursue farming in Melma village, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Farming is passion for uncountable people in India but is it easy path to pursue commercially? It is a fantastic profession however tough due the man-made created...