September Issue -Times of Agriculture Magazine (Microgreen Farming)

Dear Readers, We hope you will enjoy this September edition of the Times of Agriculture magazine. In this issue, we have discussed a innovative farming type that is gaining immense popularity in Western countries and is gradually becoming more in demand in India’s metropolitan cities. It has been commonly observed that people are becoming more health-conscious, opting for healthier diets that include organic foods and nutritious vegetables.

In this edition, we have focused on Microgreen Farming. Microgreens is a new variety of edible vegetables, harvested before actual leaves appear, but before the first leaves are about to fully develop. The word Microgreen is a marketing term differentiating these plants from leafy greens and sprouts. Compared to sprouts, microgreens are more nutritious. The fundamental difference between sprouts and microgreens is that sprouts take 2-4 days to grow, while microgreens take 7-14 days. Microgreens contain five times more vitamins. Their use is increasingly common in major cities, with people purchasing and trying to incorporate it into their daily routines.

Microgreens are nutritious and help boost immunity, having the ability to fight various diseases. This practice is already highly prevalent in Western countries. In India, several startups have now begun cultivating microgreens and selling them in large retail stores. Microgreen farming has the potential to become a profitable venture for farmers. With the right information, proper seed selection, and effective marketing, it can serve as a significant source of income. Apart from microgreen farming, this issue includes other important articles and updates on recent agricultural developments. We hope you will enjoy reading this edition. Please feel free to send us your suggestions and feedback. Thank you, and enjoy reading!

Highlights of September Issue – Times of Agriculture Magazine

S.No.	Title
1.	Agriculture Updates.
2.	Cover Story *Microgreen Farming.*
3.	Honey bee as an explosive detector: Unveiling nature’s sensitive sniffers.
4.	Growing green: Revolutionizing indoor farming of vegetables with led lighting.
5.	Kanji: A healthy functional beverage.
6.	Medicinal plants: India’s potential future in export.
7.	An unveils krishi-decision support system: A milestone in agricultural innovation.