By Dr SK Singh
मीलीबग आम की फसल को 50–100% तक नुकसान पहुँचा सकता है, लेकिन दिसंबर में किया गया प्रबंधन इस खतरे को पूरी तरह रोक सकता है। सही समय पर कार्रवाई, बेहतर फूल और अधिक उत्पादन का रास्ता बनाती है।
मीलीबग आम की फसल को 50–100% तक नुकसान पहुँचा सकता है, लेकिन दिसंबर में किया गया प्रबंधन इस खतरे को पूरी तरह रोक सकता है। सही समय पर कार्रवाई, बेहतर फूल और अधिक उत्पादन का रास्ता बनाती है।
By Ankit Rathore
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
By Divendra Singh
The blistering summer and heatwave have arrived early causing headaches to flower cultivators in India who say there are no takers for their flowers as the heat is stunting the size of their blooms. Scientists share tips on saving the flower crops from the heat. Details here.
The blistering summer and heatwave have arrived early causing headaches to flower cultivators in India who say there are no takers for their flowers as the heat is stunting the size of their blooms. Scientists share tips on saving the flower crops from the heat. Details here.
By Virendra Singh
Anil Verma used to grow paddy and wheat in Barabanki but switched to cultivating gladiolus flowers twenty years ago. He has not only earned huge profits, built a pucca house, educated his children and bought a car, Verma has inspired several farmers in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh to take up gladiolus cultivation.
Anil Verma used to grow paddy and wheat in Barabanki but switched to cultivating gladiolus flowers twenty years ago. He has not only earned huge profits, built a pucca house, educated his children and bought a car, Verma has inspired several farmers in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh to take up gladiolus cultivation.
By Arun Singh
The mood is festive in large tracts of forests and lands central India as adivasi communities gather the mahua flowers, that not just spread their heady fragrance but also smiles as a bountiful harvest means prosperity to the tribal people who depend on the flower for their livelihoods and their wellness. A Gaon Connection ground report from the villages of Madhya Pradesh.
The mood is festive in large tracts of forests and lands central India as adivasi communities gather the mahua flowers, that not just spread their heady fragrance but also smiles as a bountiful harvest means prosperity to the tribal people who depend on the flower for their livelihoods and their wellness. A Gaon Connection ground report from the villages of Madhya Pradesh.
By Pritinanda Behera
Ganjam's kewda flowers, which are GI tagged, are much sought-after. Local villagers harvest these flowers and extract essential oil and attar from it. While the pandemic hit their livelihood, villagers are confident of carrying on their traditional occupation that dates back 200 years.
Ganjam's kewda flowers, which are GI tagged, are much sought-after. Local villagers harvest these flowers and extract essential oil and attar from it. While the pandemic hit their livelihood, villagers are confident of carrying on their traditional occupation that dates back 200 years.
By Gaon Connection
Surendra Kushwaha lost the fingers of his right hand in a farming accident and decided to switch to the less labour intensive marigold cultivation. He now grows four varieties of marigold flowers, and has started experimenting with jasmine cultivation too.
Surendra Kushwaha lost the fingers of his right hand in a farming accident and decided to switch to the less labour intensive marigold cultivation. He now grows four varieties of marigold flowers, and has started experimenting with jasmine cultivation too.
By Abdul Wasim Ansari
Surendra Kushwaha lost the fingers of his right hand in a farming accident and decided to switch to the less labour intensive marigold cultivation. He now grows four varieties of marigold flowers, and has started experimenting with jasmine cultivation too.
Surendra Kushwaha lost the fingers of his right hand in a farming accident and decided to switch to the less labour intensive marigold cultivation. He now grows four varieties of marigold flowers, and has started experimenting with jasmine cultivation too.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
It is the puthandu (Tamil new year), and the gorgeous white neem flowers are bountiful. Across many households in the south of India, the flowers are incorporated into special recipes. Not just because they taste good, but also because they bring home the message that life is beautiful like the neem tree, but it also brings with it bitterness, which is necessary for the good health of the body, mind and soul. Here’s a quick recipe of neem flower rasam.
It is the puthandu (Tamil new year), and the gorgeous white neem flowers are bountiful. Across many households in the south of India, the flowers are incorporated into special recipes. Not just because they taste good, but also because they bring home the message that life is beautiful like the neem tree, but it also brings with it bitterness, which is necessary for the good health of the body, mind and soul. Here’s a quick recipe of neem flower rasam.
By Arun Mishra