By गाँव कनेक्शन
By Divendra Singh
Scientists of the Central Potato Research Institute find ways to use drones in cultivation that will alert farmers about the health of their crops, spray agro-chemicals on their fields more effectively and in the process save them valuable time and expenses.
Scientists of the Central Potato Research Institute find ways to use drones in cultivation that will alert farmers about the health of their crops, spray agro-chemicals on their fields more effectively and in the process save them valuable time and expenses.
By Gurvinder Singh
West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.
West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.
By Rafiqul Islam Montu
Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.
Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.
By Aishwarya Tripathi
Solar irrigation pumps installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme are meant to end dependence on diesel pumps, reduce pollution, save costs to farmers, and help reach India’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. But to what extent is the scheme including small and marginal farmers, who make up 82% of farmers in India? Gaon Connection tries to find out.
Solar irrigation pumps installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme are meant to end dependence on diesel pumps, reduce pollution, save costs to farmers, and help reach India’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. But to what extent is the scheme including small and marginal farmers, who make up 82% of farmers in India? Gaon Connection tries to find out.
By Ashis Senapati
Koraput in Odisha is known for its high quality of ginger that is grown organically in over 2,599 hectares of land in the district. But, the farmers have little to cheer as the price of the rhizome has crashed to an all time low because of non-organic ginger from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, flooding the market.
Koraput in Odisha is known for its high quality of ginger that is grown organically in over 2,599 hectares of land in the district. But, the farmers have little to cheer as the price of the rhizome has crashed to an all time low because of non-organic ginger from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, flooding the market.
By Arvind Shukla
Researchers from University of Washington have reported that in the coming days, due to increasing temperature, crops will be highly susceptible to insects and diseases. Scientists fear that increasing temperature will enhance resistive power of insects. In other words, insecticides will become ineffective
Researchers from University of Washington have reported that in the coming days, due to increasing temperature, crops will be highly susceptible to insects and diseases. Scientists fear that increasing temperature will enhance resistive power of insects. In other words, insecticides will become ineffective
By Daya Sagar
As per the United Nations, every year about 1.20 crore hectare land is fast turning arid. About 23% of the total arable land is already degraded. Similarly, India’s 30% of land is degraded
As per the United Nations, every year about 1.20 crore hectare land is fast turning arid. About 23% of the total arable land is already degraded. Similarly, India’s 30% of land is degraded
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.
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.