Konkan belt expected to become next major hub for natural rubber production The Konkan belt in Maharashtra is expected to become the next major hub for natural rubber production due to its favorable climate and soil conditions, after the North-East. According to Shashi Singh, President of...
Coffee growers worried that excessive rains may resulted in berry droppings and fungal diseases Incessant rains in key growing regions over the last few weeks have spelled trouble for India’s 2024-25 coffee crop, which began in October. Growers are concerned that excessive rains...
Government identified 35 districts for increasing tur and 13 districts for urad cultivation Stepping up efforts to help the country achieve pulse self-sufficiency, the government has identified 35 new districts for increasing tur cultivation and 13 districts for urad cultivation, bringing...
Cotton prices drop below ₹60,000/candy due to slack yarn and garment demand Cotton prices in the Indian domestic market have slipped below ₹60,000 per candy (356 kg) due to slack yarn and garment demand. However, industry players believe the situation may improve by the second week of...
Eco-friendly farming in India: Strategies to reduce agriculture’s carbon impact India, a country with a rich agricultural heritage, faces the dual challenge of feeding its massive 1.4 billion population while also reducing the environmental impact of farming. Agriculture, forestry...
