Low Tunnel Farming for Off season cultivation

Low Tunnel

Low Tunnels which alternatively also called as “Plastic Tunnel” are small greenhouse-like structures, covering the plants along the row. These tunnels are erected with wire hoops and covered with clear plastic. The tunnels promote early growth by warming the air surrounding the plants, using heat from the sun. The tunnels also protect plants from frost that can … Read more

सोयाबीन पिकांवरील चक्रभुंगा किडींचे व्यवस्थापन

विदर्भामध्ये सोयाबीन पिकाची मोठ्या प्रमाणावर लागवड होते. सोयाबीन पिकावरील चक्रभुंगा ही महत्वाची कीड आहे तरी शेतकरी बंधूनी सोयाबीन पिकाचे वेळोवेळी सर्वेक्षण करून ह्या किडींनी आर्थिक नुकसानीची पातळी गाठताच ( ५ ते १० टक्के प्रादूर्भाव ग्रस्त झाडे ) नियंत्रणाचे उपाय योजावेत. सोयाबीन पिकावरील चक्रभुंगा ही महत्वाची कीड आहे. या किडीचा मादी भुंगा पानाच्या देठावर, फांदीवर किंवा … Read more

Understanding terms and formulas used to decide the MSP by CACP & Government of India

pulses

Cost of production of a Crop while deciding Minimum Support Price ( MSP ) is categorised into 3 major categories as, A2  => Actual paid out cost A2 +FL => Actual paid out cost plus imputed value of family labour C2 => Comprehensive cost including imputed rent and interest on owned land and capital A2 cost … Read more

Agriwin – India’s leading manufacturer of Low Tunnel, Non-Woven Fabric

Agriwin

“Agriwin” is leading company in INDIA who promote new technology in Indian agriculture sector for use of “LOW TUNNEL” among small farmers . Our project is about the production of vegetables & reducing use of pesticides for insect control by using low tunnel farming. It’s an emerging opportunities in Indian cultivation of vegetable as well leafy … Read more

Organizations working for opensource in agriculture and allied sector

OFN

Open Food Network Founded in Australia, the Open Food Network started as a little experiment with a van, some farmers and some friends. Since then it has grown to become an open source platform collaboratively nurtured by like-minded people around the world. The Open Food Network is the flagship project of the Open Food Foundation … Read more

Agriculture in India – Statistics

analysis

As per the land use statistics 2011-12, the total geographical area of the country is 328.7 million hectares of which 159.59 million hectares is the reported net sown area. Cropped Area As per Agriculture Census 2010-11 The Gross Cropped Area (GCA) was estimated at 193.76 million hectare. The nine States, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, … Read more

International & National Days related to Agriculture & Rural

Soil Day

International Day of Rural Woman – 15 October Every year 15 October is celebrated as International day of Rural Woman. The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October 2008. This new international day, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recognizes “the critical role and … Read more

Top USA Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump on Rural Policy and Agriculture

presidential candidates

46 million rural residents make up nearly 15 percent of America’s population, and rural America provides the foundation for the entire country’s economic success. As the America’s next presidential election nears, here we will try to highlight what some of the top contenders for next presidents post has to offer for farmers and rural communities of America. … Read more