If there is one plant in India that holds a mesmerizing religious, medicinal, and cultural significance such that the plant has a reserved position in every Indian household, it is the Tulsi plant. Its healing scent, smell, and vibrant blossoms…
Agriculture has been the foundation of human societies for thousands of years. It has played a pivotal role in human evolution, enabling a largely itinerant species to settle down and civilize. In India, Agriculture serves as the backbone of the…
Human civilizational history extensively describes the domestication of animals. We have succeeded from the domestication of cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and other animals. This association between man and animal continues even today, and man has learned to benefit profusely from…
Water scarcity has become prevalent across the world. Scientists predicted it years ago, but we didn’t hear them. We continued to use water lavishly, built huge skyscrapers on waterbodies, cleared forests, and laid down our world. But it did not…
Rainwater Harvesting in simple terms is the collection and conservation of rainwater through various structures. Rainwater harvesting can be done through traditional methods by digging pits and all or it can be done by making complex structures that can efficiently…
Irrigation is the process of supplying water to plants to help their growth typically through channels. The initial systems had to be powered by human/animal labor. Then the water pump was invented, which made the process of irrigation extremely faster…
You must have probably heard about the drip irrigation system. A system that utilizes pipes, pumps, and ejectors to form a network of water distribution systems that is the most efficient irrigation system in terms of water conservation to date.…
Dairy farming is one of the most profitable agriculture business ideas that might come in your mind. With proper management, diary farming in India is certainly a money making agriculture business. Obviously, there are criteria to be fulfilled before dairy…
What is better than seeing a beautiful full-bloomed hibiscus flower in your garden? The specialty of the Hibiscus flower is the numerous varieties that come in a multitude of colors. They notify us about the colorful world we live in…
Aeroponics farming in india are most important technologies that have revolutionized farming in this decade. It is types of Hydroponics farming, One thing common about these two important technologies is that both are soil-less cultures. Imagine the reaction of our…
Palm trees are a common sight in dry, desert regions around the world. They are often seen in deserts and dry regions. So palms are definitely a great choice when it comes to selecting plants for your garden. Today we…
The Sahiwal cattle are considered the best breed indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Sahiwal is one of the breeds with a high milk yield of 3000-4000 kg per year with high butterfat content. It is among the few breeds in…
A Rose is not just a flower. It is a symbol. A symbol of the most beautiful human emotion; love. This symbolism originated in Ancient Greece, where the rose was associated with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. According to…
Dear gardeners and fellow plant enthusiasts, today we bring to you an important topic that you must know before designing your garden. Today we have come up with the topic: different types of gardens to help you choose what you…
Polyhouse farming consists of a well-constructed protected system in which crops are grown in an environment protected from harsh weather conditions, pests, and diseases. Polyhouse farming has proven to be better than conventional farming practices because of its protective environment…
In Agriculture, Irrigation refers to the process of supplying water to crops to help growth, typically by means of channels. Agriculture cannot survive without irrigation. We have to ensure that the process of irrigation is done in the most efficient…
The coconut palm, having the binomial name of Cocos nucifera, is one of the most beneficial trees in the world. The value each part of the coconut tree provides is astounding. Just think of drinking coconut water in the summer.…
The idea of Mushroom farming came to India a few years back. The knowledge about the health benefits of mushrooms popularised the notion of including mushrooms in our diet. Since then, mushroom farming has become very popular among farmers, homemakers,…
A garden is the epitome of beauty in a home. We have always strived to enhance its beauty by planting new ornamentals, bringing in new features, or arranging the plants to create symmetry or shapes. We strive to buy expensive…
Gardens are often pictured as spacious open spaces where there is ample sunlight. We always succeed in picking the most beautiful plants for these spaces. But there are shady spots in a garden that we often avoid because we don’t…
A mushroom, commonly known as a toadstool, is the fleshy fruiting body of Fungi that contains spores that are units of reproduction in Fungi. Among these wonderful organisms, one such mushroom is the Gucchi mushroom also called the Morel mushroom…
What comes to our mind when we think about the farming of farmers? It would be skinny men wearing dirty or torn clothes with a face that tries to conceal the torn lives of their families. Well, this is true…
If there is one hobby that everyone wants to do or is excited to do, it is gardening. But there is something that gives us more joy than enjoying your home garden on a quiet weekend:- nurturing and maintaining it.…
HF cow, the short form for Holstein Friesian is the cattle breed that comes to your mind when you think about dairy cattle breeds. Such is the dominance of this breed in the dairy industry, that it has become an…
‘Didi hum aur kya kar sakte hai?’ (Sister, what more can we do?) was a simple yet thought-provoking query asked by a few women in the rural areas of Bihar to Manjari Sharma, an IIM Calcutta student at that time.…
Hey everyone! Let us make this day special. We have curated a list of the Top 15 Medicinal Plants and their uses to remind you to look closely at your diets and check whether any of these plants has a…
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