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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...

उद्यमिता विकास में केवीके की भूमिका Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies and enterprises is key for successful entrepreneurship development. KVK is the only institution at the district level in India for technological backstopping in agriculture and allied sectors. उद्यमिता विकास में केवीके की भूमिका Indian agriculture has witnessed phenomenal growth during last four decades with manifold increase in production of major commodities like food grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs and fish. As a result, the per capita availability of important food items has increased despite of increasing population. The ratio of agricultural land to agricultural population has shrunk to 0.3 ha...

Post harvest rots of papaya Many post-harvest diseases of papaya start when wounds develop due to post-harvest injuries. The infection process, mainly during post harvest, is formed after mechanical injuries to the skin of the product such as nail scratches and scrapes, insect exposure and cuts. Post harvest rots of papaya पपीता (Carica papaya L.) जिसे सामान्य आदमी का फल भी कहा जाता है, यह त्रोपिकल अमेरिका (Tropical America) की एकमूल्य फल है और यह मेलन जैसे फल के लिए त्रोपिक्स और सबट्रॉपिक्स के सभी भूगोलीय क्षेत्रों में उगाया जाता है और फलों में प्रोटियोलिटिक एंजाइम "पपैन" का विशेष उपयोग किया जाता है, जो कई दवाओं और खाद्य पकवानों में प्रयुक्त होता है। पपीते...

मोटे अनाज - जी20 शिखर सम्मेलन 2023 के मूक नायक Millets are widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.  These millets are also known as "coarse cereals" or "cereals of the poor". Indian Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice as they are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. They are also gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, making them ideal for people with celiac disease or diabetes. G20 summit Shines a Spotlight on Millets-The Unsung Heroes of Global Agriculture In a world where agricultural discussions often revolve around mainstream staples like rice, wheat, and corn, millets have remained the unsung heroes of...

अनाज की पराली प्रबंधन के प्रभावी उपाय Wheat and rice are staple food of India so they are grown in large areas. These two crops i.e. rice and wheat, play major role in our economy. After harvesting of these crops they produce a large amount of residue that remains in the field. The farmer burns the residue or this waste material on the farm. When the farmers harvest crop grains by thresher but stubbles remain in the field, for cleaning field they use to burn the stubble or when the gap between the harvesting and showing is less then stubbles are burned.   Burning leads to produce toxic gases that leads to...

Importance of millets in the context of climate change Coarse grain is called millet in English. Millets are a nutritious food for humans and animals. You can grow millet anywhere. It can be easily grown in dry areas, rainy areas, coastal areas or hilly areas. People around the world should take note of the general benefits of climate-friendly millet production and consumption as this crop is hassle-free to produce and has many health benefits. Importance of millets in the context of climate change मोटे अनाज को अंग्रजी में मिलेट कहते है। मोटे अनाज मानव और जानवरों के लिए एक पौष्टिक आहार है। मिलेट को आप कहीं पर भी उगा सकते है। इसे सूखे...

Research issues in improving access of farm women to agriculture inputs The researchable issues identified with respect to agri-inputs will be useful in designing gender sensitive programs that can appropriately address the constraints of women and men, thereby improving performance and outcomes. This will improve the researcher's understanding of gender differences in vulnerability, resulting in timely planning and reducing the differential impact on women. Research issues in improving access of farm women to agriculture inputs खाद्य उत्पादन क्षेत्र में सतत विकास करने के लिए कृषि में महिलाओं की गुणवत्तापूर्ण भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करना जरुरी है । बदलते सामाजिक और आर्थिक परिदृश्य में गैर-कृषि नौकरियों के लिए पुरुषों के प्रवास के कारण ग्रामीण कृषि में...