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An annual income of more than 50 lakh rupees is earned by a farmer on a 14 acre plot of land.

 Still, some people think that agriculture won't provide them with enough money to realise their dreams. Due to the fact that they are farmers or come from farming families, young farmers are still unable to marry, and many parents are unwilling to allow their daughters to wed a farmer. Due to his limited income, banks have thus far refrained from lending to farmers. Why is it the case? It's because we don't actually see farmers with our own eyes everywhere around us, but instead see them as members of lower-class families that are stressed out by large debts. Farmers are suffering losses as a result of their lack of market knowledge. This is a typical farmer's situation, where he can barely manage to feed his family twice a day. Is this the reality or perception of all farmers everywhere...? Absolutely not Here I want to share a story of a farmer who is earning a net profit of more than 50 Lakhs rupees in a year. There was farm mechanization mela at Kalahandi distric o...

A scheme which can change your life if you are a potential farmer or Agri entrepreneur

    Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY) It is the greatest agricultural programme offered by the government of Odisha for aspiring farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. It offers up to one crore in capital investment subsidies through almost 100 different programmes.       Any person, partnership business, group of people, registered FPOs, FPCs, FPGs, NGOs, SHGs, PACS, LAMPCS, Farmers Cooperative Societies, and Apex Federations like OMFED, OPOLFED, FISHFED, and Companies registered under the Companies Act 2013 are all eligible to apply for CIS.       Two office holders who have been officially authorised by the Executive Body shall represent the Group applicants while applying for CIS. The project land must be owned by the applicant or group of applicants, or it must be leased out for a minimum of 15 years in the state of Odisha and have a current AADHAR.       Agro-enterprises can be established by people who aren't Odi...

LAND PREPARATION

  Land preparation can take an important role in increase of production.

Multilayer Farming: Maximize Yield, Minimize Risk, and Double Your Farm Income

 Multilayer farming is a smart and sustainable agricultural technique where different crops are grown together on the same piece of land at various heights and root zones . It helps farmers make full use of sunlight, water, and soil nutrients while increasing productivity and profitability. This method is especially useful for small and marginal farmers who want to grow more in less space and reduce dependency on a single crop. 🌱 What is Multilayer Farming? In multilayer farming, crops are selected and planted based on their height, life span, and root depth so that they do not compete with each other but support one another’s growth . Generally, crops are grown in 4 layers : Underground Layer : Root vegetables like ginger, turmeric, radish, carrot , or sweet potato . Ground Layer (0–1 ft) : Short leafy crops like spinach, amaranth, coriander , or lettuce . Middle Layer (1–3 ft) : Bushy or medium-height plants like tomato, brinjal, chilli , or okra . Top Layer (4...

Vermicompost Business Model: Turning Waste into Wealth with Earthworms

With rising demand for organic farming and chemical-free produce, vermicompost has emerged as a goldmine in the agricultural sector. It is a low-investment, eco-friendly, and high-profit business that converts organic waste into rich natural fertilizer using earthworms. Whether you're a farmer looking to reduce input costs or an entrepreneur aiming for a green income source, the vermicompost business model offers a sustainable path forward. 🪱 What is Vermicompost? Vermicompost is the nutrient-rich organic manure produced by earthworms as they break down kitchen waste, cow dung, and agricultural residues. It improves soil structure, increases microbial activity, and provides balanced nutrients to plants. 💰 Why Vermicompost is a Profitable Business Low Start-up Cost : Can be started with ₹10,000–₹50,000 depending on the scale. Raw Material is Free or Cheap : Cow dung, crop residues, dry leaves, kitchen waste. High Demand : Growing market among organic farmers, nurseries...

DAILY QUIZ DATE.05 JULY 2022

1.Where PM Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the ‘smart campus of Bosch India’ ?    Ans -Bangalore   2.Who has recently become the first black women judge of the US supreme court ? Ans-Ketanji Brown Jackson 3.Who has been appointed as the new chairman of GAIL recently ? Ans-Sandeep Kumar Gupta 4.Recently who has been awarded the CII quality Ratna Award 2021 ? Ans-Ashok Soot 5.Recently CCI has approved the proposed equity acquisition in Bharti Airtel by ? Ans-Google 6.Which medal has recently been won by Neeraj Chopra in ‘Diamond League Meet’ ? Ans-Silver   7.Which company has recently launched ‘EV Mitra’ Mobile app? Ans-BESCOM 8.When International cooperative day has been celebrated recently ? Ans-2nd July 9.Recently India and which country’s service has organized the 9th Army to Army staff talks in Dehradun ? Ans-Australia     

FIRST STEP TOWARDS GREEN ZONE

  Multilayer farming refers to growing different vegetables on the same plot at a time. This helps smallholder farmers grow various seasonal vegetables and horticultural crops throughout the year while ensuring food and nutritional security for the household. Vulnerable families are provided with an additional income from the sale of surplus produce. WOTR has been promoting multilayer farming since 2018. As of June 10, 2020, 24,671 households have benefitted from 14,244 kitchen gardens and 562 multilayer farms. WOTR helped to market 12,884 quintals of agricultural produce. 1,913 families received Rs. 2.28 cr from the sale facilitated by WOTR. Vegetables and fruit crops grown employing organic and sustainable methods in the multilayer farms are rich in  vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates. In this photo essay we will understand multilayer farming in detail.