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“Ours ‘Roys Selection’ coffee can be grown under 80% shade. It yields more in the shaded area hence is apt to be grown as intercrop with rubber and areca nut. It has tap root system so during summer it survives easily and does not compete with rubber roots. The bean size is big. 1kg beans can be...

Special desi paddy variety Sidda Sanna is quite popular in the market due its amazing taste, good aroma and small grain size. It is the discovery of Mr. Boregowda S. “This white coloured paddy variety can be cultivated in rainy season and summer season too as it requires less water. It can be...

Reverse migration, chemical-free farming, waste management, proficient irrigation system, water conservation and energy preservation are the unique features of Niravu Vengeri village that sets it apart in the country. Spread in 60 acres, near Kozhikode, Kerala, the village residents have proved...

“Till early 2000, in our country production output in marine fisheries sector has been remarkable while inland fisheries remained a cottage industry although it had the potential to contribute much more to our national economy. It happened so because the inland fishery industry was totally...

“Patients suffering from various lifestyle and chronic diseases are given best possible treatment at our residential medical facility. Our treatment is distinctive because we cure illness with nutrition in form of food and herbal medicines grown organically. Treating patients through ayurveda is...

“Ours is an ancestral farm known for quality rich pepper, nutmeg, coconut and areca nut. With time when hybrid varieties began replacing nation’s traditional treasure, we continued to grow and conserve indigenous varieties of these crops. 90% of the crops cultivated in our farm are desi...

“Brown top millet is one the best gifts from Mother Nature to living beings. It is boon for the farmers. To grow 1kg paddy 8000 litres water is needed conversely for 1kg millets only 200 litres water is required! Apart from this unique feature other benefits are resistant to diseases and pests...

“I incurred loss in farming so decided to do something totally different for livelihood but having an agricultural background I wanted to stay connected with my roots. Lucky I took training from NABARD and MYLARD (Tamil Nadu) on sheep and goat farming. After completing the training, I thought...

“We started our farm in a planned manner by gathering information on goat farming, conducting market survey, scientifically constructing farm infrastructure and organizing fodder cultivation. Our first purchase was 60 goats that increased to 320 goats within the span of 6 months. Seeing the...

Series of self-funded research `experiments to develop organic vegetable seeds, conservation and production of more than 100 indigenous rice varieties, rearing and breeding Assam’s native fish breeds, creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in villages, duck farming, hands-on...

“People don’t mind spending Rs. one crore or more on a fancy car, a non-living machine to exemplify their social status but they find it painful to spend a slight premium price on nutrition rich and chemical free food that involves and influences life at every step! The corruption (huge chemical...

“In one acre farm, with 1 kg seeds we can produce 18-20 quintal finger millet (ragi) through Guli method. It is a low-cost method that saves production cost immensely as we utilize only cow based manure. The seeds are treated with an exclusive solution to ensure high yield. The method is...

“The main aim of the organization is to bring change in the life of farmers by helping them switch to organic farming practices. Farmers also want to leave chemicals as it is bad for their health and soil but are scared to attempt leaving chemicals because of low yield and less price. To bring...

Amongst the three mushroom variants namely button, milky and oyster, the most nutritious mushroom is oyster followed by milky and then button. The fiber content is highest in oyster so it is most healthy. Demand for milky mushroom is also growing. “5 years before the spawn supply was 80% oyster...

Dr. R K Chaluvaiah has worn many hats during his 36-year stint with veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. During his tenure, Dr. Chaluvaiah has associated, in different capacities, with many organizations namely, BAIF, Karnataka Milk Federation, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary...

There has been remarkable growth over the decade in the food processing industry with a multitude of companies and start-ups offering ready-to-eat and other processed food. Dr. Neema, who holds a master’s degree in biotechnology, developed a fascination towards food processing during her tenure...

Ashok Kumar Jonwal, Director, Pacific Herbs Agro Farms based at Nagpur is a stock house of knowledge when it comes to various types of farming activities. His firm offers consultation services for aromatic grass cultivation and also supplies all types of medicinal and aromatic herbs, planting...

Mr. Narayana Upadhyaya with his masters in horticulture set out, decades ago, to make a difference in the field of agriculture. Currently, Mr. Upadhyaya, along with Aditi Organic Certifications Pvt. Ltd. has been involved in organic inspection and certification for over a decade now. Excerpts...

Mr.Neelkanth More, completed his Ph D in Zoology and worked for a good 20 years as a pathologist. It is only later that he felt passionate about agriculture. His story is one of wonder because he sought to tread a whole new different path in the agricultural space and finally stumbled upon a...

Mr. C J Prabhakar, Retd Scientist, Central Silk Board, Bangalore has, over the years, served as Research Assistant, Research Officer, Deputy Director and as Scientist-D in Research Institutes, Silkworm Seed Laboratory, National Silkworm Seed Organisation and Muga & Eri Silkworm Seed...