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Keep the goats which the locals prefer. There are many varieties of breeds unique to TN and they are un-named breeds which we call as desi breeds. Check this http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2015/04/data-of-indigenous-goats-of-india-for.html or...

It will take several years to get a FREE EB connection in TN. Suggest you to go for Solar, if possible.

Greens & Vegetables need less water. Check http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2014/08/choosing-crops-group-based-on-water.html or http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2014/01/choosing-crops-based-on-water-needs.html Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan...

Try the Forest Department. They usually give free tree saplings. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

I always suggest people to diversify. Since you have 10 acres of land, you can grow Coconut as one of the crops and identify the crops (about 4-8) depending on the number of crops you want to diversify. This way you will not have issues when the rates fall in the market. Please note that you...

Contact your district KVK. They should be able to provide you or point to the right place. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

What is your total land holding? Is it just 2 acres or more? Will be able to provide guidance based on that. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

Hitesh, Since you are very near to Chennai, you can grow vegetables organically and there is huge market for organic products in Chennai. How much land do you own? Would advise you to attend a seminar tomorrow at A.C. Tech, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai - 32 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and you...

Try http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com for soil preparation, where to test soil etc.

http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2015/04/data-of-indigenous-goats-of-india-for.html and http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2016/12/an-introduction-to-goat-farming.html

Have you head of Broadway (Kozhi Market). In this place, every sunday, they sell all types of animals including country chicken. You can give a visit there and see for yourselves. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

PKM2 variety is annual and if you are looking for personal use, I suggest you to get any cuttings from nearby. http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_vegetables_annualmoringa.html

1 Acre - 25 Goats can be provided with feeds. It is suggested not to depend on grass and instead diversify including perennial trees like agathi, drumstick, glricidia etc as well. Check this for more information...

Chennai is very hot for rooftop country chicken farming. Unless you provide them proper shelter from heat, the success will be less. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.in/2015/03/comparison-of-indigenous-or-traditional.html - This should help you to decide on the breed.

Earthworms are not directly used in the farm, instead it is used for Vermicomposting and the vermicompost is used in the farm. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

Papaya cultivation is for 3 years and it is good only if you have good source of water. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

If it is near to the city or town, I suggest you to go for vegetables which will fetch you handsome returns if it is organic. Regards Padmanabhan Ganesan http://agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

You can attend trainings in GKVK. Call them up and find out the days of training and confirm whether it is free or charged. Please understand Giriraj is not a Native bird and it is a cross. If you are interested in growing Native birds, please do refer this -...

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