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    Evaluation of mini tractors

    Evaluation of mini tractor Kubota is expensive, and not covered under subsidy in our area. I have a choice between Mahindra Yuvraj 215 Mini Tractor [15 BHP] or Mitsubishi VST Tractor [18 BHP] and I shall appreciate feedback on either of these 2 tractors for performing the following functions...
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    Evaluation of mini tractors

    We are in the market for the purchase of a mini tractor. We have the option of purchasing the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 Mini Tractor [15 BHP] or Mitsubishi VST Tractor [18 BHP]. We intend to use the tractor for the following applications within our plantation, which predominantly comprises of Amla...
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    Solar powered dc submersible pump - suggestions & user experiences

    Dear Forum Members, I am writing to seek the opinion of members in this forum that have experience and / or have information on installation & lifting of water from deep bore wells through solar powered submersible pumps I am exploring the potential for installing of a 3 HP equivalent DC...
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    Mango grafts & planting services required in tamil nadu

    We are planning for 10 acres of mango plantation in June 2013. We are planning for a mix of Alphonso & Imam Pasand @ 100 trees per acre on a 20 feet spacing Our farm is located near Tenkasi, and I am looking for a nursery / supplier that can on a turnkey basis supply me fast / high yielding &...
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    Mango grafts & planting services required in tamil nadu

    We are planning for 10 acres of mango plantation in June 2013. We are planning for a mix of Alphonso & Imam Pasand @ 100 trees per acre on a 20 feet spacing Our farm is located near Tenkasi, and I am looking for a nursery / supplier that can on a turnkey basis supply me fast / high yielding &...
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    Organic plant growth promoters. Are they useful?

    Is humic acid an alternative for fym & organic compost? We are planting 5000 Nos of Moringa plants. For the pit preparation, we do not have access to large quantities of farmyard manure and we cannot afford to spend on purchasing expensive organic composts. Can we use humic acid as an...
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    Is humic acid an alternative for fym & organic compost?

    We are planting 5000 Nos of Moringa plants. For the pit preparation, we do not have access to large quantities of farmyard manure and we cannot afford to spend on purchasing expensive organic composts. Can we use humic acid as an alternative to either farmyard manure or organic compost for the...
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    Want to buy tractor based post hole diggers

    We are in the market for an effective & sturdy tractor mounted Post Hole digger, capable of digging / drilling in hard soils. Based on the experiences of users in this forum, I shall appreciate receiving information & price quote from manufacturers of sturdy & effective tractor mounted post-hole...
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    Need suggestions on tractor based hole diggers

    We are in the market for an effective & sturdy tractor mounted Post Hole digger, capable of digging / drilling in hard soils. Based on the experiences of users in this forum, I shall appreciate receiving suggestions & feedback on manufacturers of sturdy & effective tractor mounted post-hole...
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    Moringa cultivation - want advice

    We are planting PKM1 variety Moringa. I would like to seek advice from experts & practitioners in this forum on Moringa Cultivation. How can Moringa be strengthened to resist disease & pest attacks and attain growth at the initial seedling stage, what steps should we take at the time of...
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    Farmyard manure

    We are planting 5000 nos of PKM1 Moringa variety in the next few weeks We have a requirement of 75000 Kgs of Farmyard Manure @ 15 Kgs per pit x 5000 pits. We do not have access to 75000 Kgs and it is very expensive to procure such large quantities I would like to seek the opinion of...
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    Moringa planting - jcb vs earth auger

    We are planting PKM 1 Moringa in 7.5 acres. We will be preparing pits for planting of Moringa Saplings in 2 weeks' time The pit sizes are 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft [length x width x depth], and we are digging 5000 pits ona 8 feet x 8 feet spacing We are not suing manual labour. We have 2...
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    Geologists required to carry out ground water survey

    Geologists required to carry out ground water survey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have a 70 acre agriculture land near Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District. The property is in the foothills of Western Ghats, with the Western Ghats Mountain...
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    Geologists required to carry out ground water survey

    We have a 70 acre agriculture land near Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District. The property is in the foothills of Western Ghats, with the Western Ghats Mountain as one of the boundaries of the property. We would like to carry out ground water survey to locate water sources inside our 70 acre property...
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    Farmland & Agriculture Land Sale to NRIs and Indians

    As per Govt of India rules & RBI Regulations, NRI's cannot buy agriculture land. If they buy these lands by mistake, the transaction is not valid
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    NRIs & Indians interested for Farmland Purchase

    As per Govt of India rules & RBI Regulations, NRI's cannot buy agriculture land. If they buy these lands by mistake, the transaction is not valid
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    Bio organic manure as an alternative for fym

    We are developing a plantation / farm spanning 70 acres in Southern Tamil Nadu. We are planning for a mix of vegetable crops, pulses, millets. We are commencing trial cultivation of Sorghum [Cholam] & Green Gram in 10 acres next week. As part of the land / soil preparation work ahead of...
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    Alternatives for farmyard manure for land preparation

    Hello We are developing a plantation / farm spanning 70 acres in Southern Tamil Nadu. We are planning for a mix of vegetable crops, pulses, millets. We are going to commence land preparation work in the next 2 weeks time. We are not in an position to source Farmyard Manure & Organic...
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    Moringa seed extractor

    I am looking for Drumstick / Moringa Seed Extractor, Can experts in this forum confirm if there are Drumstick / Moringa Seed Extractor available regards VISHY
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    Amla intercrop

    We have around 500 fully grown Amla trees, the trees are around 10 years old and planted on a 16 ft x 16 ft spacing. We would like to seek suggestions from users on this forum on potential intercrops for Amla [10 year old trees] Shall appreciate receiving suggestions from users on this forum...
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