If you are a farmer or you love gardening, you know how important it is to start with good-quality seeds. Seeds are the foundation of any successful crop, whether you want to grow vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, or ornamental plants. But where can you find the best seeds for your field or garden? And how can you ensure that they are healthy, organic, and suitable for your climate and soil? Buying seeds online can be a great option for many farmers in India. You can...
The cotton industry is often misunderstood due to outdated myths about its environmental impact. However, modern farming techniques have greatly reduced the energy, water, and chemical usage of cotton production, making it a more sustainable crop than it was in the past. Let's dispel some of the most common myths related to cotton's sustainability and show some reality. Myth: Cotton is energy intensive. Reality: The cotton industry has reduced its energy use by more than 50% over the last four decades. With the implementation of...
Cotton is the raw material for a vast number of products, including those in the textile and home furnishing industries, as well as those in the medical and healthcare industries, the cosmetic and soap industries, and other industries. Additionally, it is frequently utilized in the production of coffee filters, fishing nets, tents, cotton paper, and cloth bags, in addition to bookbinding. Cottonseed meal is a byproduct that is typically fed to ruminant cattle. Cottonseed oil, however, is used by humans in the same manner as...
According to an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, pests destroy around 35% of crops in India. Is there any way we can stop this? Yes, it's called insecticides. Insecticides are chemicals that kill insects of one or more types and some types of pests. They are used in agriculture to get rid of pests that eat crops, but they can also be used for other things, like getting rid of insects that spread diseases. Insects can eat plant foliage, roots, and stems, making...
Cotton is one of India's most important fiber and cash crops. It provides the Cotton textile industry with Cotton fiber, its primary raw material. Cotton provides direct income to six million farmers in India, while between forty and fifty million people are involved in the cotton trade and its processing. The cotton plant thrives in warm climates. It cannot handle temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If you reside in a chilly climate, it is best to start the plant indoors and move it outside once...
Fertilizer is probably the thing we use most often when we farm or even when we garden at home. Fertilizers can be either natural or made in a lab. They are put on plant tissue or soil to help plants grow better. They help plants grow by changing how much air gets into the soil or how much water stays in it. They contain macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as secondary macronutrients and micronutrients. Fertilizers have all the necessary Nutrients Fertilizers provide...