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    Orchards - Buying plants from nursery vs germinating seeds

    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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    Rules for drawing water from dam ??

    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
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    Beware of scams in Agriculture sector

    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...
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    Coconut farming not economical ???

    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...
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    Bamboo Cultivation

    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...
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    Coconut farm setup help

    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...
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    Required - Farm land around 150 kms radius from Pune

    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...
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