By Mudassir Kuloo
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
By Arun Singh
Every drop of water is recycled in this small village in the jungles of Panna, thanks to the initiative of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This has led to kitchen gardens, enough water for the cattle and irrigation and even a lotus pond
Every drop of water is recycled in this small village in the jungles of Panna, thanks to the initiative of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This has led to kitchen gardens, enough water for the cattle and irrigation and even a lotus pond
By Aishwarya Tripathi
India is the leading producer and consumer of cumin (jeera) in the world with Gujarat and Rajasthan contributing more than 90% of the domestic production. However, changing climate and rising risks are making jeera farmers switch to other crops. Both acreage under cumin and production of the spice has dropped leading to a fall in supply. This has sent the cumin prices soaring and are at present at a 70-year high. Read on to know more.
India is the leading producer and consumer of cumin (jeera) in the world with Gujarat and Rajasthan contributing more than 90% of the domestic production. However, changing climate and rising risks are making jeera farmers switch to other crops. Both acreage under cumin and production of the spice has dropped leading to a fall in supply. This has sent the cumin prices soaring and are at present at a 70-year high. Read on to know more.
By Sumit Yadav
After wheat, mango, litchi and lemon, farmers who grow tomatoes have reported low production as the heatwave dries up the tomato flowers before they fruit. Because of low availability of tomatoes, their prices have hit the roof.
After wheat, mango, litchi and lemon, farmers who grow tomatoes have reported low production as the heatwave dries up the tomato flowers before they fruit. Because of low availability of tomatoes, their prices have hit the roof.
By Madhu Sudan Chatterjee
Purandarpur Higher Secondary School in Bankura offers vocational courses to its students who come from economically weaker rural families. Seven of its students have made it to the top 10 merit list of the recent exam held by West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.
Purandarpur Higher Secondary School in Bankura offers vocational courses to its students who come from economically weaker rural families. Seven of its students have made it to the top 10 merit list of the recent exam held by West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.
By Vikrant Singh
The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
By Sweta Akundi
Aragonda village in Thavanampalle Mandal of Andhra Pradesh is famous for its mango varieties – Banganapalle, Neelam, Imampasand, Totapuri, Kalapadi. But a couple of decades ago, its farmers were known to grow paddy followed by sugarcane. What brought about this change?
Aragonda village in Thavanampalle Mandal of Andhra Pradesh is famous for its mango varieties – Banganapalle, Neelam, Imampasand, Totapuri, Kalapadi. But a couple of decades ago, its farmers were known to grow paddy followed by sugarcane. What brought about this change?
By Ashwini K Shukla
Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.
Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Companies can support women's economic empowerment not just through corporate social responsibility, but also by examining and reassessing their internal policies and practices
Companies can support women's economic empowerment not just through corporate social responsibility, but also by examining and reassessing their internal policies and practices
By Mithilesh Dhar
Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district is well known for its handloom craftsmanship. Till some time ago, every house engaged in handloom craft, but now this trade survives even less than 50%
Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district is well known for its handloom craftsmanship. Till some time ago, every house engaged in handloom craft, but now this trade survives even less than 50%