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Mandarin Cultivation in India

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Cashew Plantation in India: Guide to Cashew Nut Cultivation

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Guava Cultivation Guide: How to Start a Guava Plantation

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Cashew Plantation in India: Guide to Cashew Nut Cultivation

Cashew Plantation in India: Guide to Cashew Nut Cultivation Cashew plantation in India is a very profitable agrobusiness. Here is the complete guidance on cashew nut cultivation from seed selection to cultivation to pest control of cashew plants and harvesting. The tropical evergreen plant cashew (Anacardium occidentale), also known as Kaju plant or Kaju badam tree usually develops as high as 46 ft, while dwarf cashew grows up to 20 ft. With an earlier maturity, higher yield, and increasing demand in the market, cashew has been one of the most preferred choices of farming to cultivators. Being native of Central American and South East Central Brazil, it was first cultivated in the Malabar Coast of India. With high potential to earn foreign exchange, Indian cultivators started growing it commercially since 1920. Varieties of Cashew Plants There are many varieties available for commercial cashew plantation in India. Here are some cashew varieties developed by and/or suitable fo

Stability in Farming: Ensuring Affordability and Availability of Essential Food Commodities

Stability in Farming: Ensuring Affordability and Availability of Essential Food Commodities As the festive season approaches, the Indian government stands resolute in its commitment to farmers and consumers alike. Shri Sanjeev Chopra, the Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, recently highlighted the measures taken by the government to maintain stable prices of essential food commodities. These actions reflect a dedicated effort to safeguard the interests of both the 140 crore domestic consumers and the agricultural community that plays a vital role in ensuring food security. Overview In a concerted effort to ensure stability in essential food commodity prices, the Indian government has taken proactive measures in the sugar and rice sectors. These measures include the continued restriction of sugar exports to maintain domestic availability and promote greener fuel production. India’s retail sugar prices remain among the world’s most affordable, despite global p

Fig Farming in India – Method, Cost & Profit

Fig Farming in India – Method, Cost & Profit Fig is a very good drought tolerant crop which can be grown on soil with high levels of chloride and sulphate. With increasing demand, fig farming can be a profitable venture in India. Fig or Anjeer is a very nutritious fruit and has medicinal values. It is rich in fibre, calories, proteins, calcium and iron. Globally fig is consumed in dried form but in India most of the produce goes unprocessed and consumed fresh and as a vegetable. Fig Tree Overview Scientific Name Ficus carica Common Name Anjeer, Dumur Soil Well-drained medium to heavy deep calcareous soil with pH range between 7.0-8.0 is ideal. Tolerant to few salts in soil. Climate Considerably climate sensitive but drought tolerant crop. Dry arid or semi-arid climate with 4 o -39 o C is best suited. Harvest Harvesting starts within 3 years after planting and the economic life is around 30-35 years. Yield 18-20 kg/plant from 8 th year onwards Crop Type Fruit A fig farm in India

Sandalwood Farming in India – Process, Cost & Profit

Sandalwood Farming in India – Process, Cost & Profit Indian sandalwood or Chandan is the most expensive commercial tree species and one can become literally a “crorepati” from just an acre of land by sandalwood farming. It is a slow growing evergreen species which can attain a height of 15-25 ft and a girth of about 30-40 inch at maturity. Sandalwood Tree Overview Formal Name East Indian Sandalwood or Indian Sandalwood Scientific Name Santalum album Common Name Chandan, Safed Chandan, Swet Chandan, Srigandha, Chandrakanta, Gandasara Soil Well drained rich loamy soil and alluvial soil with pH ranging between 6.5 to 7.5 is ideal but it can be grown on a wide range of soil. Most sandalwood forest is found on rocky and gravelly red loamy soil. Climate Hot and humid tropical climate, clear sunlight, 10-40℃ temperature and 500-3000 mm annual rainfall is ideal. Sandalwood grows well between 300 m to 1100 m above sea level. Harvest Can be harvested after 12-15 years. Yield 15 year old

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