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‘Rain Potatoes’ Shower Profits on Tribal Farmers in Koraput
‘Rain Potatoes’ Shower Profits on Tribal Farmers in Koraput

By Gaon Connection

A high yielding variety of Kufri potatoes has been introduced in Koraput in Odisha where over 7,000 farmers are reaping profits. These ‘rain’ variety potatoes are sown in July during peak rains and harvested in October.

A high yielding variety of Kufri potatoes has been introduced in Koraput in Odisha where over 7,000 farmers are reaping profits. These ‘rain’ variety potatoes are sown in July during peak rains and harvested in October.

‘Rain Potatoes’ Shower Profits on Tribal Farmers in Koraput
‘Rain Potatoes’ Shower Profits on Tribal Farmers in Koraput

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

A high yielding variety of Kufri potatoes has been introduced in Koraput in Odisha where over 7,000 farmers are reaping profits. These ‘rain’ variety potatoes are sown in July during peak rains and harvested in October.

A high yielding variety of Kufri potatoes has been introduced in Koraput in Odisha where over 7,000 farmers are reaping profits. These ‘rain’ variety potatoes are sown in July during peak rains and harvested in October.

Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra
Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra
Onion Banks are No Guarantee of Fair Prices, say Farmers in Maharashtra

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.

Cold storage facilities could cut immense losses for apple farmers in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Cold storage facilities could cut immense losses for apple farmers in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

By satyam kumar

In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.

In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.

The bitter gourd is bringing sweet returns to farmers in Unnao, UP
The bitter gourd is bringing sweet returns to farmers in Unnao, UP

By Sumit Yadav

To beat the impact of changing weather patterns and stray cattle attacks on standing crops, farmers in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh adopt bitter gourd cultivation and find it a safer and a more profitable venture.

To beat the impact of changing weather patterns and stray cattle attacks on standing crops, farmers in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh adopt bitter gourd cultivation and find it a safer and a more profitable venture.

Reviving the scent of the Kewda flowers
Reviving the scent of the Kewda flowers

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.

Uttar Pradesh: First drought, and now 683% excess rainfall in October wreaks havoc on farmers
Uttar Pradesh: First drought, and now 683% excess rainfall in October wreaks havoc on farmers

By Ashish Anand

Prolonged winters, early heatwaves, pest attacks, drought-like conditions and now devastating rainfall in October – erratic weather has dealt blow after blow to farmers in Uttar Pradesh this year. In the past two weeks, the state has received incessant rains, which has flattened standing crops and is likely to affect the next crop cycle, too. A ground report from Barabanki.

Prolonged winters, early heatwaves, pest attacks, drought-like conditions and now devastating rainfall in October – erratic weather has dealt blow after blow to farmers in Uttar Pradesh this year. In the past two weeks, the state has received incessant rains, which has flattened standing crops and is likely to affect the next crop cycle, too. A ground report from Barabanki.

आत्मनिर्भर आर्थिक पैकेज: किसानों के लिए 11 महत्वपूर्ण घोषणाएं, कृषि के बुनियादी ढांचे पर जोर
आत्मनिर्भर आर्थिक पैकेज: किसानों के लिए 11 महत्वपूर्ण घोषणाएं, कृषि के बुनियादी ढांचे पर जोर

By गाँव कनेक्शन

वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने 'आत्मनिर्भर आर्थिक पैकेज' में किसानों के लिए 11 महत्वपूर्ण घोषणाएं की, जिसमें उन्होंने कृषि के आधारभूत ढांचे के विकास पर जोर दिया।

वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने 'आत्मनिर्भर आर्थिक पैकेज' में किसानों के लिए 11 महत्वपूर्ण घोषणाएं की, जिसमें उन्होंने कृषि के आधारभूत ढांचे के विकास पर जोर दिया।

Training in cultivation and animal husbandry empowers Birhor tribal women in Jharkhand
Training in cultivation and animal husbandry empowers Birhor tribal women in Jharkhand

By Manoj Choudhary

Birhor tribe is one of the eight particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) in Jharkhand that has remained trapped in poverty and deprivation. An initiative has trained Birhor women of Jehen Gutwa village in vegetable cultivation and animal husbandry, which has arrested migration and improved the community's nutritional standard.

Birhor tribe is one of the eight particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) in Jharkhand that has remained trapped in poverty and deprivation. An initiative has trained Birhor women of Jehen Gutwa village in vegetable cultivation and animal husbandry, which has arrested migration and improved the community's nutritional standard.

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