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10

Aug

AgricultureVegetables

Water and Fertilizer Management in Small Onion Cultivation!

Water requirements for onion crops depend on the growth stage, soil type, irrigation method, and the age of the crop. Generally, around 30 inches of water is needed for the…

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09

Aug

AgricultureFruit Trees

Kamala Orange Cultivation!

Kamala Orange, also known as "Mandarin Orange" in English, has the botanical name Citrus reticulata and belongs to the Rutaceae family. This fruit is well known for its sweet taste…

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06

Aug

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Delicious Ragi Recipes!

Published in November 2017 Ragi (finger millet) is rich in protein and minerals, including essential amino acids. The calcium in ragi helps manage blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Here…

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06

Aug

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Nutrient-Rich Soybean Uses!

Published in November 2017 Soybeans are high in protein and low in fat. Plant-based proteins typically offer less nutritional value compared to animal proteins found in milk, eggs, and meat.…

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06

Aug

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National Milk Day!

Published in November 2017 Just as former Prime Minister Nehru's birthday is celebrated as Children's Day and former Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday as National Unity Day, many leaders' birthdays…

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06

Aug

AgriculturePaddy Cultivation

Leaf Roller Caterpillars Attacking Paddy Crops!

Published in November 2017 Paddy is cultivated in 563 districts across India. From sowing to harvest, various pests attack these crops, resulting in a 25-30% loss in yield. Globally, there…

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01

Aug

More & MoreBeekeeping

The Growing Trend of Beekeeping!

Published in the November 2017 Edition We generally know insects as food for other creatures. However, some insects perform remarkable tasks, and honey bees are among them. Beekeeping is an…

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01

Aug

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Harmful Eating Habits!

Published in the November 2017 Edition Do not consume milk with fish, greens, or sour fruits. Do not eat yogurt with bananas, chicken, or any type of meat. Do not…

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31

Jul

AgricultureFruit Trees

Cultivation of Prosopis Juliflora (Seemai Ilanthai) for Drought Income!

Prosopis Juliflora (Seemai Ilanthai) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Each 100 grams of fruit contains 5.66 grams of starch, 0.34 grams of protein, 0.06 grams of fat, 30.6 mg…

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31

Jul

Livestock FarmingGoat Rearing

Goat Breeding and Rearing Methods!

Published: October 2017. Educated but unemployed youth in villages and those looking to start their own businesses are showing significant interest in goat farming. The primary reason for this interest…

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21

Jul

AgricultureCoconut Cultivation

Production and Planting of Quality Coconut Seedlings!

Published: October 2017 "One who possesses a thousand coconut trees is akin to a king," goes an old saying. If there is sufficient water and good soil conditions, coconut farming…

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21

Jul

EnvironmentEnvironment

The Endangered Nilgiri Tahr!

Published: October 2017 The Nilgiri Tahr, our state animal, is on the brink of extinction. Mountains are its natural habitat, but due to human encroachment, this species is now endangered.…

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21

Jul

Fish FarmingFish Farming

Fish Farming in Farm Ponds!

Published: October 2017 Fish is a popular food enjoyed by many. Both marine fish and farmed fish are sold in markets. Farmed fish are raised in lakes and specially constructed…

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21

Jul

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The Medicinal Properties of Millet Grains!

Published: October 2017 Millets like kambu (pearl millet), solam (sorghum), ragi (finger millet), sama (little millet), thinai (foxtail millet), kuthiraivali (barnyard millet), and varagu (kodo millet) are traditional grains in…

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20

Jul

Livestock FarmingCattle Breeding

How to Care for Artificially Inseminated Cows?

Published: October 2017 Profit in dairy farming largely depends on milk production. For optimal milk production, cows need to be inseminated at the right time. Artificial insemination is now the…

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19

Jul

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Mushrooms: A Nutritious Food!

Published: September 2017 Despite originating billions of years ago, mushrooms have only been used as food for a few hundred years. Mushrooms belong to the fungi kingdom. Although considered plant-based,…

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19

Jul

AgriculturePulses

Toor Dal Varieties and Cultivation Methods!

Toor dal is a vital legume crop providing protein and is cultivated on a global scale over 5.62 million hectares, producing 4.23 million tons of toor dal (FAO 2019). Major…

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19

Jul

AgriculturePaddy Cultivation

Suitable Paddy Varieties for Samba Season!

In Tamil Nadu, the Samba season corresponds to the Tamil month of Aadi, meaning paddy sown in August and September and harvested in January and February. During this period, as…

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