We have around 50 acres of land near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. We want to start professional farming in that. Please let me know if any one can provide proper consultancy for the same.
Regards
Chandan
Feed the soil, not the plants’- is a great way of looking at the importance of managing soils for food production. So as a new farmer start with Soil Testing first !
Soils vary in diversity from one location to another, and require comprehensive management strategies for on-site nutrient recycling and long-term land stewardship. Healthy soils will grow healthy crops, and knowing what types of soils you are working with will help you figure out what will grow best on your land.
Soil testing clarifies nutrient levels (excess or deficiencies), soil acidity, sodium and soluble salts, organic matter, cation exchange capacity (CEC, or a soil’s capacity to retain and release cation elements such as K, Ca, Mg, and Na) and Ph
Soil testing is inexpensive if you buy your have “ Soil Testing “ kit or you can get it done free of charge from govt. soil testing lab in your state .
Once it’s done decide if you want to go for Organic or Inorganic farming , then appoint an agro consultant .