Cotton Productivity & Way Forward for India
Cotton is the most important fiber crop in the world and the largest commercial crop in India. Every year, nearly 6-7 million Indian farmers grow Cotton on a 12.5 million-hectare area, mostly during the Kharif or rainy season. Nearly 35%-50% of Cotton grown in India depends on monsoon rains and limited life-saving irrigations, making Cotton […]
Cotton – White Gold at Crossroads
India, one of the world’s largest producers of cotton, faces a critical question: does it truly need 12 million hectares for cotton cultivation? This query delves into the intricate balance between agricultural demands, ecological concerns, and economic sustainability. The YouTube video linked discusses various facets of this pressing issue, shedding light on the complexities involved.
Sweet Shift: How Sugarcane’s Half-Century of Change Rewrote India’s Sugar Story
by Tarak Dhurjati Once a crop grown mainly for sweetness, sugarcane has, over the past 50 years, been recast as a strategic provider of sugar, power and fuel. The global industry — led by Brazil — has embraced scale, mechanisation and a bio-energy model. India, the world’s second-largest cane grower, has ridden the same tectonic […]
The Fascinating Journey of Breeding Cabbage and Cauliflower in India
In the diverse landscape of Indian agriculture, the quest for innovation and adaptation knows no bounds. One intriguing avenue of exploration is the possibility of breeding cabbage and cauliflower, two beloved members of the Brassica family, to create novel varieties tailored to the Indian palate and climate. In this exploration, we unravel the captivating journey […]
Smallholder Farmers: The True Entrepreneurs of the Third World
In the vast expanse of the third world, amidst the challenges of poverty and limited resources, a resilient and enterprising spirit thrives among a group often overlooked: smallholder farmers. These individuals, often tilling small plots of land with modest means, are the backbone of agriculture in many developing countries. In this blog, we delve into […]
Biochar: The Potential Game Changer in Agriculture
In the pursuit of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, a remarkable substance has emerged as a potential game changer: biochar. Derived from organic materials through a process called pyrolysis, biochar holds immense promise in enhancing soil fertility, sequestering carbon, and mitigating climate change. In this blog, we delve into the transformative potential of biochar in […]
Is Sugarcane a Water Guzzler? Think again
Sugarcane is an important commercial crop contributing significantly to the World economy. It not only contributes to food production, but also is an important source of “Bioenergy” used in the form of fuel and electricity. It also generates valuable biproducts which can be used as source of plant and animal nutrition. Sugarcane is a plant […]
