By Gaon Connection
Many farmers in Karnataka are using mobile soil testing units of Krishi Tantra. KrishiRASTAA, a portable automated system, that uses soil as an input, provides macro and micro nutrients reports within 45 minutes.
Many farmers in Karnataka are using mobile soil testing units of Krishi Tantra. KrishiRASTAA, a portable automated system, that uses soil as an input, provides macro and micro nutrients reports within 45 minutes.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
A survey of 800 farmers from eight countries including India reveals that despite the negative impact of climate change on agriculture, there is cautious optimism too. But farmers across the board feel their voice is not heard enough.
A survey of 800 farmers from eight countries including India reveals that despite the negative impact of climate change on agriculture, there is cautious optimism too. But farmers across the board feel their voice is not heard enough.
By Mithilesh Dhar
The ambitious scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for checking the soil from the field is facing glitches. The concerned officials send reports to farmers without even collecting samples. Not just this, a single field gets multiple and varied reports
The ambitious scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for checking the soil from the field is facing glitches. The concerned officials send reports to farmers without even collecting samples. Not just this, a single field gets multiple and varied reports
By Kirti Shukla
अगर आप किसान हैं तो आपने गौर किया होगा कि कई बार खेत में अच्छा बीज और खाद डालने के बावजूद अच्छा उत्पादन नहीं होता, इसकी एक बड़ी वजह है एक मिट्टी की खराब सेहत। मृदा स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण करवाकर, संतुलित खादों का इस्तेमाल किसान उत्पादन बढ़ा सकते हैं।
अगर आप किसान हैं तो आपने गौर किया होगा कि कई बार खेत में अच्छा बीज और खाद डालने के बावजूद अच्छा उत्पादन नहीं होता, इसकी एक बड़ी वजह है एक मिट्टी की खराब सेहत। मृदा स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण करवाकर, संतुलित खादों का इस्तेमाल किसान उत्पादन बढ़ा सकते हैं।
By Pavan Kumar Maurya
In 2018, paddy cultivation in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh took a new turn, when black rice grains were first introduced here. Farmers who cultivated it got good returns. But, a drop in demand has left huge amounts of the blackrice unsold. Many farmers have given up the cultivation but say with government intervention, they will regrow the nutritious and ecologically beneficial rice variety.
In 2018, paddy cultivation in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh took a new turn, when black rice grains were first introduced here. Farmers who cultivated it got good returns. But, a drop in demand has left huge amounts of the blackrice unsold. Many farmers have given up the cultivation but say with government intervention, they will regrow the nutritious and ecologically beneficial rice variety.
By Nidhi Jamwal
In a conversation with Gaon Connection’s Managing Editor, Nidhi Jamwal, Head of Climate Research and Services at IMD Pune, KS Hosalikar, talks about India’s first ever National Framework For Climate Services whose preparations are underway.
In a conversation with Gaon Connection’s Managing Editor, Nidhi Jamwal, Head of Climate Research and Services at IMD Pune, KS Hosalikar, talks about India’s first ever National Framework For Climate Services whose preparations are underway.
By Arvind Shukla
Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, accompanied by the reduced use of green manure, has left the agricultural soil health poorer. The issue is so serious that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, requested farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, accompanied by the reduced use of green manure, has left the agricultural soil health poorer. The issue is so serious that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, requested farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Record high temperatures have been recorded in February this year. In its preparatory efforts to check the impact of rising heat on health, the Union Health Ministry has issued a set of advisories to the states and the Union Territories. Details here.
Record high temperatures have been recorded in February this year. In its preparatory efforts to check the impact of rising heat on health, the Union Health Ministry has issued a set of advisories to the states and the Union Territories. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
On August 18, in a press statement, the Uttar Pradesh government announced its plan to include bajra in the mid-day meals of government schools to improve nutrition and improve the incomes of millet farmers
On August 18, in a press statement, the Uttar Pradesh government announced its plan to include bajra in the mid-day meals of government schools to improve nutrition and improve the incomes of millet farmers
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.