Dear Readers, The June issue of Times of Agriculture magazine(Bitter truth of Mango)is dedicated to your favorite fruit, the Mango, also known as the “King of Fruits”. In this issue, we covered chemicals spraying in mangoes and their harmful effects. India is a major producer and exporter of mangoes. Mangoes are a primary fruit consumed during the summer season, loved by children, adults, and the elderly alike. However, did you know how many chemicals are sprayed on the mangoes you consume daily, which dissolve in your body and make you susceptible to numerous diseases?.
Typically, 4- 5 chemicals are sprayed on mangoes during a single season to protect them from pests and diseases. The use of chemicals doesn’t stop there; after harvesting, farmers use various chemicals to ripen the fruit. Some of these chemicals are even banned, but due to their low cost, farmers opt for them to ripen their fruits quickly and fetch good prices from the market. However, the chemically treated fruits we consume today have severe harmful effects. There is a significant difference between naturally ripened fruits and those ripened using chemicals. This difference is not limited to taste but also affects their nutritional value. In this issue, we have a covered in depth about chemicals used in mango crops and the effects . Apart from this, we have included other articles related to agriculture that will help enhance your knowledge. We hope you enjoy this issue and share it with your friends. Your feedback inspires us to work better, so please feel free to point out any errors or provide suggestions. Thank you very much, and enjoy reading!
Highlights of June issue – Times of Agriculture Magazine
1 | Agriculture Updates |
2 | The Bitter Truth of Mango Insecticides & our Health |
3 | 3 The health hazards of artificial mango ripening. |
4 | Unlocking opportunities: How students can successfully apply to agricultural sciences master’s and Ph.D. Programs abroad. |
5 | Empowering karnataka’s agriculture education future through engineering innovation. |
6 | Trichoderma: An efficient tool for disease management in sustainable agriculture |
7 | Transforming agriculture: Inspiring entrepreneurial ventures and emerging sectors |
8 | Moonlight majesty: Transforming your garden into a nocturnal retreat. |
9 | Indian mulberry: Nutritional fruit Unveiling the potency of marine collagen in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. |
10 | Artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture is expected to increase dramatically |
Previous Issues
- September Issue -Times of Agriculture Magazine (Microgreen Farming)
- August Issue – Times of Agriculture Magazine (Natural Farming)
- July Issue (2024): Times of Agriculture Magazine
- June Issue : Times of Agriculture Magazine (Bitter truth of Mango)
- May issue (2024) – Times of Agriculture Magazine
- April 2024 – Times of Agriculture Magazine (Gramik)
- March Issue -Times of Agriculture Magazine: AI in Agriculture
- February Issue – Times of Agriculture Magazine (Bharat Ratna)
- January 2024 (FPO)-Times of Agriculture Magazine