Strawberry Cultivation in Koraput Strawberry Cultivation: Strawberry Cultivation in the hilly region of Kotia in the village Doliamba could bring a ray of hope among the farmers. It could only be possible due to the continuous support from KoraputAdministration and ITDA, Koraput. This initiative has not only encouraged the farmers…
The Odisha State gets 300 clear sunny days with solar radiation of 5KW hour/Sqm/day. There is also ample scope for exploiting untapped groundwater potential. Marginalized (less than 1-hectare land holdings) farmers’ population happens to be the majority (90%) in Odisha. Many of the small and marginal farmers of Odisha usually…
Lady Bird Beetle: Lady Bird Beetle The Ladybird Beetle belongs to a family of Coccinellidae.Ladybird beetle is the natural enemy of many insects, especially aphids & other sap feeders.They lay their eggs directly in aphid and scale insect colonies in order to ensure their larvae have an immediate food source.A…
AGRICULTURE MAGAZINES: Best Agriculture Magazines in India In the agricultural world, the more information you can get, the better. Thus, Agriculture magazines are very important because they keep you updated and provide you with in-depth and concise information, in a portable and readable form. Indian Horticulture: (semi-technical, bi-monthly magazine in English) It…
The benefit of Integrated Duck-cum-Fish Farming:1. The water surface of ponds can be put into full utilization by duck raising.2. Fish ponds provide an excellent environment to ducks which prevents them from infection of parasites.3. Ducks feed on predators and help the fingerlings to grow.4. Duck raising in fish ponds…
Millet Cultivation in Koraput: SMI of Finger Millet in the field of Bareng Jani Bareng Jani (47) is from the Bhejapadar village of Mujanga Grampanchayat, Dasamantpur Block of Koraput District. He is a tribal farmer who owns 1 acre and takes 2 acres in a lease to cultivate millet. In…
SUNFLOWER CULTIVATION BRINGING HOPE:
TOMATO CULTIVATION IN TRELLIS SYSTEM: Trellising keeps the plant upright and prevents the stem from breaking. In the trellis system, the plant leaves and fruits are off the ground which helps to…
Watermelon Cultivation brought SMILE: Watermelon ready to sell in the local market by SHG. The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire…