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 Arvind Shukla
In the past 15-20 days, the price of tomatoes has doubled. The farmers and retailers blame incessant rains and said rates would go up further if it won’t stop raining
In the past 15-20 days, the price of tomatoes has doubled. The farmers and retailers blame incessant rains and said rates would go up further if it won’t stop raining
By Diti Bajpai
The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers
The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
60% of India's edible oil demand is met through imports with a large share of it coming from warring Ukraine and Russia. As supply chains get affected due to the war, edible oil prices have gone through the roof in the country. Also, overall food inflation is on the rise which is likely to dampen the Holi festivities.
60% of India's edible oil demand is met through imports with a large share of it coming from warring Ukraine and Russia. As supply chains get affected due to the war, edible oil prices have gone through the roof in the country. Also, overall food inflation is on the rise which is likely to dampen the Holi festivities.
By Diti Bajpai
Profitable Dairy Business: Prices for milk are falling, but there are people who still profit from milk and milk products, making dairy a profitable venture. These people, however, have made few changes in their operations and focused on purity because of which their products are much sought after in India and abroad
Profitable Dairy Business: Prices for milk are falling, but there are people who still profit from milk and milk products, making dairy a profitable venture. These people, however, have made few changes in their operations and focused on purity because of which their products are much sought after in India and abroad
By Ashwini K Shukla
Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.
Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.
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 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.
By Prakash Singh
While India is the biggest producer of sugar in the world, its staggering dometic demand makes it the second biggest exporter. The states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra contribute the lion’s share when it comes to state-wise production. Gaon Connection traces the visual journey of sugarcane which is processed into jaggery at thousands of rudimentary factories spread across the sugarcane belt in western Uttar Pradesh.
While India is the biggest producer of sugar in the world, its staggering dometic demand makes it the second biggest exporter. The states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra contribute the lion’s share when it comes to state-wise production. Gaon Connection traces the visual journey of sugarcane which is processed into jaggery at thousands of rudimentary factories spread across the sugarcane belt in western Uttar Pradesh.
By Shrey Deb
India has 25 million smallholder farmer households. These cultivators are faced with climatic, informational, financial challenges. AgriTech players are pioneering new ways of engaging with smallholder farmers that benefit these farmers while also being viable for a private business.
India has 25 million smallholder farmer households. These cultivators are faced with climatic, informational, financial challenges. AgriTech players are pioneering new ways of engaging with smallholder farmers that benefit these farmers while also being viable for a private business.