Deepika M

Maize is a major cereal crop that feeds and supports many people in developing countries like India. However, it suffers from many diseases that need pest control. Conventional pesticides are harmful to humans, the environment, and can lose their...

As the world’s second most important cereal after rice, maize provides food for humans and animals. It is grown by about 19 million farmers worldwide. However, its production is threatened by various factors such as weeds, diseases, and pests....

Tomatoes are a vital vegetable worldwide. They are widely grown and consumed as a key vegetable crop. However, they suffer from many diseases viz. Fusarium wilt, Early blight, Late blight, Powdery mildew, Septoria leaf spot, Bacterial speck and TOSPOvirus...

Tomatoes are tasty and healthy But they have many enemies like borers, whiteflies, thrips and aphids Who munch on their leaves, stems, flowers and seeds. To protect them from these bugs Some farmers spray a lot of pesticides but...

In a groundbreaking move, the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has introduced an AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. This innovative initiative, launched by Union Minister of State for...

In a bid to maintain a steady supply of onions at affordable prices for domestic consumers, the government has taken decisive steps to address the declining stocks of rabi 2023 onions. With the introduction of a Minimum Export Price...

In an effort to safeguard the nation's food security and combat unscrupulous practices, the Government of India has implemented a critical measure: stock limits on wheat. These measures aim to prevent hoarding and price manipulation by traders, wholesalers, retailers,...

The National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Its primary objective is to enhance the production of edible oilseeds, increase the availability of edible oils in India,...

The Tapas Battery sprayer is a versatile tool that can be used for agricultural purposes, sanitization, chemical applications, farming, gardening, and more. This efficient battery sprayer is designed for crop protection and fertilizer application, featuring a 12-volt 12-ampere double motor. It can be fully charged in just 5-6 hours and provides enough power to use the 20-litre tank approximately 15-20 times.

1. Harvesting Progress: National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign- 2023 Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, inaugurated the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2023-24 in New Delhi. The conference aimed to evaluate crop performance in previous...