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कृषि उत्पादों की बिक्री के लिए डिजिटल बनाम पारंपरिक मंडी The e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) stands as a comprehensive electronic trading platform spanning India, uniting Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) Mandis to create a cohesive national market for agricultural goods. Initiated by the Prime Minister of India in April 2016, the e-NAM project operates through an online portal seamlessly linked to state Mandis, with participating states offering the requisite software (including a Website and Mobile Application) for e-NAM at no cost. In contrast, traditional marketing has long been a cornerstone of businesses' promotional strategies, leveraging offline channels to connect and engage with target audiences. e-NAM has achieved remarkable milestones: Over 1.75 crore farmers and 2.43...

कृषि विज्ञान केन्द्र ने बदली ग्रामीण महिलाओं की तस्वीर Many schemes are being run by the government for women empowerment, which is possible through various training and self-employment generation programs so that rural women can become financially self-reliant by setting up their own business at the household level.  महिलाओं की प्रतिभा उनके सशक्तिकरण के बिना अघुरी है। विकासशील देशों में  गरीबी को दूर करने के लिए महिला सशक्तिकरण का समाज की प्रगति में अहम योगदान है, जो कि किसी भी राष्ट्र निर्माण में अहम भूमिका निभाता है। महिला सशक्तिकरण के लिए सरकार द्वारा अनेकों योजनाएं चलाई जा रही जो विभिन्न प्रशिक्षण और स्व-रोजगार सृजन क्रार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से संभव है जिससे ग्रामिण महिलाएं...

कृषि में बायोडिग्रेडेबल पॉलिमर के अनुप्रयोग और उपयोग In the agriculture sector, biodegradable polymers have become more popular in recent years. In recent years, biodegradable polymers have attracted a lot of interest as a potential replacement for conventional plastic materials in agricultural applications. The impact of plastic trash on land and waterways is lessened by these materials fast and safe environmental breakdown. The use of biodegradable polymers in agriculture has various benefits, including enhanced crop yields and soil health, in addition to reducing waste. Moreover, in the upcoming years, there will be a notable growth in the production of this kind of material. Why do biodegradable polymers exist? A polymer that can undergo total...

Plant Genetic Resources: Concept and Perspective Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture are germplasm that farmers and plant breeders use to improve the quality and productivity of crops. These include landraces, modern improved varieties, obsolete varieties, breeder lines, specific genetic stock and crop wild relatives, etc. Landraces are crop varieties that have been traditionally used by farmers for a long time but have not been formally released. खाद्य और कृषि के लिए पादप आनुवंशिक संसाधन (Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture) वे जननद्रव्य (Germplasm) हैं जिनका उपयोग किसान और पादप प्रजनक (Plant breeders) फसलों की गुणवत्ता और उत्पादकता में सुधार के लिए करते हैं ।  इनमें भूप्रजातियाँ (Landraces), आधुनिक उन्नत किस्में, अप्रचलित...

Current status and list of some important medicinal plants in Himachal Pradesh The importance of medicinal plants in traditional health care practices as well as in providing clues to new areas of research and biodiversity conservation is now widely acknowledged. Himachal Pradesh has a rich variety of medicinal plants, which are widely used. However, information on medicinal applications of plants in many Himalayan interior locations is limited. Keeping this in mind, the present study has been undertaken to explore some important medicinal plants and their enlightening resources in different areas of Himachal Pradesh. पौधे और पौधों से प्राप्त उत्पाद दुनिया भर में औषधि का प्रमुख स्रोत और अत्यधिक मूल्यवान संसाधन हैं। पादप...

Effect of climate on growth and yield of soybean under natural farming conditions in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Soybean (Glycine max L.) is the world's leading oil producing crop in terms of both area and production. Soybean is the world's most important seed, contributing 25 percent of the edible oil used globally, about two-thirds of the world's protein for livestock feed). Soybean oil contains 85 percent unsaturated fatty acids and is cholesterol free. Soybean seeds contain 43.2 percent protein, 19.5 percent fat, 20.9 percent carbohydrate and a good amount of other nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. सोयाबीन (ग्लाइसिन मैक्स एल.) क्षेत्रफल और उत्पादन दोनों की दृष्टि से विश्व की...

मोटे अनाज उत्पादन का मशीनीकरण और कठिन परिश्रम में कमी Several elements contribute to millet cultivation restrictions; like lack of awareness, weed infestation, labour intensive crops, limited research and many more. The researchers have put considerable efforts to make its cultivation easy and solve several challenges. In millet cultivation higher demand and drudgery of women in production, post-harvest processing, lower profitability compared to alternative crops, etc are reasons for neglecting them in farming as well as its use as food. It is thought that the Millets have existed for roughly 7,000 years. They are predominantly grown in Asia and Africa, with Nigeria, China, Niger, and India being the top producers. In 2022,...

Aloe Vera is a Natural Important Herbal Medicine If we talk about the medicinal properties of Aloe Vera, it has antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and many other such properties. Along with this, essential nutrients like Vitamin A and folic acid are also found in it. It can be beneficial for health like a health tonic. This single plant can show beneficial results ranging from improving digestion to boosting immunity as well as in diseases like diabetes. विश्व  के वन उपवन में अनगिनत पेड पैाधे और वनस्पतियां उत्पन्न होती है। ग्वारपाठा भी ऐसी ही एक वनैौषधि है। प्राचीन काल में ग्वारपाठा धृतकुमारी के नाम से जाने वाला एक कांटेदार पौधा है। आयुर्वेद में इसे...

शून्य बजट प्राकृतिक खेती Zero Budget Natural Farming was developed by Subhash Palekar in the mid-1990s in Maharashtr. Zero budget natural farming totally depends on natural resource and chemical is totally avoided.  In zero budget farming sowing to harvesting cost is zero because external input such as pesticide, fertilizer etc. totally avoid. The farmers income is increased with the help of ZBNF’s and it is guidance towards sustainable farming methods that help to maintain soil fertility, productivity, assure chemical-free agriculture, and ensure a cheap cost of production (zero cost). Zero budget natural farming is eco friendly and create sustainable environment in soil and local areas. So it’s as good agro-ecology model for sustainable point of...

कृषि एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन: वनस्पति सूचकांक क्या भूमिका निभाते हैं? Precision farming offers many valuable tools that help assess plant health yield potential and enable more efficient farm management. One such tool is vegetation indices (VIs). Choosing the proper vegetation index that suits your camera equipment, environmental conditions, crop type, and growth stage is crucial to obtaining precise results. Understanding common indices' main benefits and drawbacks is essential for selecting the best one for your business needs. Every object that we see is a reflection of light waves on the electromagnetic spectrum. While visible wavelengths appear in different colors to us, cameras or specialized sensors from satellites, drones, or ground-based devices can...