By Gurvinder Singh
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.
By Gaon Connection
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.
By Mithilesh Dhar
Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg
Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg
By Rahul Jha
Kishanganj is being promoted as the "Darjeeling of Bihar", and nearly 15,000 acres of land are under cultivation of tea. This has brought a measure of prosperity to the state's poorest district. However, the smaller farmers seek more support from the government.
Kishanganj is being promoted as the "Darjeeling of Bihar", and nearly 15,000 acres of land are under cultivation of tea. This has brought a measure of prosperity to the state's poorest district. However, the smaller farmers seek more support from the government.
By Jigyasa Mishra
When we started packing for our trip, just to be on the safe side, we stuffed 'self-defence weapons' in our bags, but they were of no use.During the course of our journey, I realised how badly we have abused nature and natural resources -- water, in particular. Saving water is truly the need of the day
When we started packing for our trip, just to be on the safe side, we stuffed 'self-defence weapons' in our bags, but they were of no use.During the course of our journey, I realised how badly we have abused nature and natural resources -- water, in particular. Saving water is truly the need of the day
By Santosh Ojha
Madhya Pradesh is one of the states which has taken up rural tourism on a war footing, and the spin-offs are pleasantly surprising and potentially transformational.
Madhya Pradesh is one of the states which has taken up rural tourism on a war footing, and the spin-offs are pleasantly surprising and potentially transformational.