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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Aug
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Aug
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…
31
Jul
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…
31
Jul
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…
21
Jul
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…
21
Jul
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.…
21
Jul
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…
21
Jul
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…
20
Jul
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…
19
Jul
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,…
19
Jul
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…
19
Jul
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…
18
Jul
Astonishing Seed Balls!
Published Issue: September 2017 A seed ball is a mixture of fertile soil, cow dung, and tree seeds formed into a sphere. These balls are made by rolling various types…
18
Jul
The Miraculous Gooseberry!
Published: August 2017 Gooseberry, known as Emblica officinalis in botanical terms, is a wonderful gift from nature. Rich in Vitamin C, gooseberries can balance the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.…
18
Jul
Selecting Fish Species Suitable for Cultivation!
Published in August 2017 For profitable fish farming, various scientific techniques must be employed. One of the most important aspects is the selection of the fish species to be cultivated…
17
Jul
Diseases Affecting Mangoes!
Published in: August 2017 Mangoes rank first among tropical fruits. Originating in South Asian countries, they are now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. Southern India continues to…
17
Jul
Udder Disease and Prevention Methods!
Published Date: August 2017. Due to the monsoon season, dairy cows are susceptible to various diseases. This can lead to reduced production capacity and even death of the cows. One…
16
Jul
Azolla for Paddy Cultivation!
Published in the August 2017 Issue Azolla is a type of cyanobacteria that provides a significant amount of nitrogen, beneficial for crop growth. It is a free-floating fern that lives…
15
Jul
Nutrient-Rich Tree Fodder!
Published in the August 2017 Issue Livestock is an essential part of agriculture. However, they often do not receive adequate nutrients. Integrated farming is an excellent solution to address this…