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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Azolla to Boost Rice Yield!
Publication Date: September 2017 Azolla, a type of fern known for its symbiotic relationship with cyanobacteria (Anabaena), plays a crucial role in enhancing rice yield by maintaining nitrogen levels in…
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Aug
Making Organic Fertilizer from Household Waste
Most of us typically throw all our household waste into a plastic bag and dispose of it in the trash. These bags are then collected by a garbage truck and…
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Jun
Preparation and Benefits of Panchagavya!
Introduction In ancient times, agriculture was exclusively dependent on natural fertilizers. However, with the increasing population and the need to boost food production, chemical fertilizers were introduced. Over time, excessive…
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Jun
Methods of Vermicompost Production!
Importance of Earthworms in Agriculture To ensure the vitality of soil for agriculture, it is essential to have soil teeming with life, specifically earthworms and microorganisms. Earthworms play a crucial…
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Jun
Cultivation of Green Manure Crops!
Published in: May 2018 Soil fertility is a natural gift for both animals and plants. Soil is fundamental to life, and fertile soil is crucial for good crop yields. Since…
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Jun
Seed Production in Green Manure Crops!
Green manure crops are cultivated to enhance the organic matter content of the soil. By growing these crops, farmers can avoid unnecessary expenses and soil degradation caused by chemical fertilizers.…
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Jun
Biofertilizers!
A gram of soil on the earth's surface contains about one hundred thousand microorganisms, while a gram of soil in the deeper layers, particularly in the root zone of crops,…