Author: nkp
Hi ; I have had opportunity to travel widely and have keen watched whatever farming practices the local farmers were engaged in. Back home been growing gerberas mostly in polyhouses, but outside in kitchen garden as well. i love these hardy perennials. good for business too if done in a routine orderly scientific manner. Also engaged in farming of wheat and organic vegetables on a small scale for me and family. My service profile has been that of an electronic and telecom engineer and now am engaged in web site creation and blogging.

PAY ATTENTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is only talked about, some action is somewhere taken. The stark reality has been brought out by the IPCC report, No coincidence that intensity and frequency of wild forest

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India Going for Big Boost in Palm Oil Production

India takes a big step for self reliance in edible oil production. NMEO-OP scheme launched by Indian Government.

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Soybeans – Farming and Uses

Soybeans have been used as high quality protein add in in human food. The plant itself is great as animal fodder. Learn more ..

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GREEN GRAM MUNG (Moong) FARMING

Green Gram Mung is an annual vine with yellow flowers and fuzzy brown pods. Used in several culinary dishes. Farming begins with good seeds planted in well broken field. Green Gram Mung is an excellent source of high quality protein. It has the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen It fits well in various multiple and intercropping systems

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CAPSICUM FARMING AND ITS USES

Capsicum is widely used in various culinary dishes world over. Originating from Mexico it spread through world. Discussed is its farming from seedlings to harvest

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Ginger Farming for Success

Ginger is widely used as a condiment in our food. It is also used for its medicinal properties. This blog is how to successfully farm this crop from growing to harvesting, storing.

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Turmeric Farming – Planting to Harvesting

Turmeric is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa, an herbaceous plant. It is used as an important condiment and as a dye with varied applications in drug and cosmetic industries. Turmeric is also known for its medicinal properties.

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Potato Farming: How to ..

Potato is widely grown around the world as a staple diet. Blog discusses soil, fertilizers, method of planting, irrigation and harvesting to get a successful

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