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PetsPets

Try Raising a Cat This Way…!

Cats help control rodent populations, both in fields and homes, by hunting and eliminating mice that damage crops and food stores. It’s essential to raise cats based on scientific methods.…

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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note

Farming should be done with awareness of water availability!

Greetings to Our Readers, It is heartening to see that reservoirs across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai’s water sources, are mostly full this year. While the recent rains have unfortunately damaged…

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Experience, HeadLinesVIP Agri

Farming is My Wife’s Passion Too! – Former Minister Natham Viswanathan Reflects on His Agricultural Journey!!

In a candid conversation, Tamil Nadu's former Minister Natham R. Viswanathan shared insights into his deep-rooted passion for agriculture, tracing back to his ancestors. For Viswanathan, whose hometown is Natham…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesBanana Cultivation

Disease Management in Banana Cultivation!

Banana, one of the main fruits in our diet, is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, with every part of the plant being useful. However, banana cultivation faces various diseases…

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HeadLines, Livestock FarmingGoat Rearing

Parasites Affecting Goats!

The population of goats is steadily increasing across India. However, diseases and parasitic infections impacting goats are leading to economic losses, making it crucial to protect them from both diseases…

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Experience, HeadLinesExperience

Henna as a Suitable Crop for Rainfed Farming!

Published in: December 2018 Henna, a shrub often found growing wild on hillsides, near streams, and in uncultivated forest areas, was traditionally used only as a decorative dye for nails.…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesSeed & Fertilizer

Production of Sunn Hemp Seeds!

Sunn hemp can be cultivated as a green manure crop, for seed production, or as a fiber crop. The botanical name for sunn hemp is Crotalaria juncea. The Crotalaria species…

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Agricultural NewsAgricultural News

A grand Agri Expo is set to begin in Tirunelveli on November 22!

A grand agri expo is set to begin in Tirunelveli on November 22, organized by Pachai Boomi, an agricultural monthly magazine. This large-scale expo will be held on November 22,…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesFruit Trees

Hill Banana Cultivation!

In Tamil Nadu, hill banana varieties such as Virupakshi, Sirumalai, Namaran, Sevvalai, Karpuravalli, and Sandan Valai are cultivated in regions like Lower Palani Hills, Courtallam, Pechiparai, Sirumalai, Kalvarayan Hills, Pachai…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesMore & More

Pepper Production in Plains!

Known as "Black Gold," pepper holds a unique place among aromatic crops. It has been used as a premium spice in India, particularly in South India, for centuries. Due to…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesCereals

Ragi Cultivation in the Aadi Planting Season!

Our ancestors believed that "food is medicine," but today, we seem to live by the saying "medicine is food." In the past, diseases were far less prevalent. However, due to…

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AgricultureValue-Added

Value-added Hill Banana Food Products!

Hill bananas are available throughout the year, with higher production during certain seasons. During these times, sales tend to slow down, and ripe bananas cannot be stored for long periods.…

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HeadLinesFruit Trees

Hill Banana Varieties and Their Special Features!

The banana, one of the three major fruits, has been a staple in the human diet since ancient times. Native to the Asian continent, the banana is cultivated across tropical…

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Agriculture, HeadLinesPulses

Diseases affecting Pulses Crops!

There are several reasons for the low production of pulses in Tamil Nadu. Among these, crop loss due to pest and disease attacks is a significant factor. By adopting proper…

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Value AddedValue-Added

Value-Added Pork Products!

Although meat is sold in various forms to meet consumer preferences, converting it into value-added products can ensure sustained demand, boost business, and generate stable income. Urban areas, in particular,…

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TechnologyCattle Breeding

Best Milk Production Techniques!

In India, agriculture and livestock farming are deeply interconnected, much like two sides of a coin. Many farmers in Tamil Nadu keep one or two cows or buffaloes, selling the…

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Cow’s Milk vs Buffalo’s Milk!

India ranks first globally in milk production, a feat achieved through the White Revolution. With 13.9% of the world's cows (38.5 million) and 64.4% of the world's buffaloes (58.5 million),…

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AgricultureCereals

K.13 Maize: Ideal for Dryland and Manavari (Rainfed) Conditions!

In Tamil Nadu, maize is a vital minor crop cultivated during both the Kharif and Rabi seasons, mostly in arid and manavari regions. Maize is grown on approximately 405,000 hectares,…

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