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25

Oct

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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25

Oct

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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25

Oct

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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25

Oct

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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24

Sep

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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24

Sep

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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24

Sep

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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22

Sep

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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22

Sep

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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29

Aug

HeadLinesFruit Trees

Diseases Affecting Pineapples!

The pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), rich in manganese and vitamin C, is widely cultivated in tropical regions and is known for its medicinal properties. However, when this crop is attacked…

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28

Jun

Agriculture, HeadLinesMore & More

Casuarina Cultivation!

Casuarina trees, known scientifically as Casuarina equisetifolia and Casuarina junghuhniana, belong to the Casuarinaceae family. These trees are known for their rapid growth and evergreen needle-like foliage. Ideal Growing Conditions…

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