fruits and vegetables

Control of Pests and crop Disease Agriculture is the single largest sector of India that provides the principal means of livelihood for over 58.4% of country’s population. It contributes approximately one-fifth of the total gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture accounts for about 10% of the total export earnings and provides raw material to a large number of industries, however, low and volatile growth rates and the recent escalation of agrarian crisis in several parts of the Indian countryside are a threat not only to national food security but also to economic wellbeing of the nation as a whole. To satisfy ... Read more

Fertilizers All plants need certain mineral nutrients to survive. These minerals occur naturally in the soil and are taken up from the soil by the roots of the plants. Most soils usually have enough of these minerals to keep plants healthy. However, some nutrients are gradually used up by the plants, or are washed out of the soil, and need to be replaced to maintain optimal growth and appearance. The most common mineral nutrients that need replacing are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). The term “fertilizer material” means a commercial fertilizer containing one or more of the recognized ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH Multi Commodity Cold Storage Chambers In 5 Districts Soon The Chhattisgarh Government has commenced the process for design and engineering development of Multi Commodity Cold Storage Chambers for Horticulture produce  at Mandi/sub Mandi yards of  Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon Bilaspur and Raigarh districts. The Minister said that he considers himself lucky that he got an opportunity to serve the farmers and always makes efforts to improve their living conditions. He was addressing the members of Progressive Farmers’ Union at village Khapri (Kumhari) in Durg district. The core objective of the projects is to make the scheme of cold chain value ... Read more