Agriculture
Wheat Harvest Season In Bihar
Women Cultivate Losses From Fields Of Curry Leaves In Mettupalayam
Uthama Panicker Reaps Success In Mixed Farming
Govt Extends Moratorium On Loan Recovery From Farmers
Idukki Farmers Being Denied Farm Loans
Agriculture Sector In Idukki In Crisis
Agriculture |
MLA DK Murali inaugurates 'Koithulsavam'
T'puram: MLA DK Murali inaugurated the Koithulsavam in the 15 acre of paddy fields in Pullampara.
Agriculture |
Paddy Farmers In Upper Kuttanad Are In Crisis
Thiruvalla: The paddy farmers in Upper Kuttanad are in crisis as their production has been affected by the growth of 'Varinellu'.
Agriculture |
Jayesh Survives Flood, Makes Profit In Farming
Wayanad: Vengapally native and KSRTC conductor Jayesh has made profit through organic farming in the land which was destroyed by the disastrous floods. He has cultivated around 30 varieties of crops in...
Agriculture |
Inmates, Employees Of TVM Special Sub Jail Reaps Success In Farming
T'puram: The inmates and employees of Thiruvananthapuram special sub jail makes profit through farming. In addition to the vegetable and fish farming, they are also engaged in cultivating endangered medicinal...
Agriculture |
Farming Makes Parumala Orthodox Seminary Unique
Parumala: The one thing which makes Parumala orthodox seminary unique from other seminaries is their enthusiasm in farming. Various crops including tomato, eggplant, green chilly and cauliflower are awaiting...
Agriculture |
Homemakers Of Kuttoor Join Hands For Self-Sustainable Farming
Thiruvalla: Once they are done with their household chores in the morning, four homemakers of Kuttoor near Thiruvalla come together to take care of their vegetable farms, thus utilizing their time for...
India |
PM Modi Launches PM-KISAN Scheme, Calls It 'Historic Day'
Gorakhpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (KISAN) Yojna that benefits farmers across the nation on Sunday in a ceremony held at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh....
Agriculture |
Young Farmer Reaps Success From Mussel-Mushroom Farming
Kumali: Rajeev, a young farmer from Kattapana, has found success through mussel- mushroom farming.
Agriculture |
Birds Attack Paddy Fields, Kumarakom Farmers Distraught
Kottayam: Farmers in Kumarakom near Kottayam are distraught over the loss they had due to the attack of birds their paddy fields, which were all set for harvest. Now the farmers are worried about how to...
Kerala |
Govt, Authorities Turn Blind Eye To Farmers Suicide In Idukki
Idukki: Following the havoc caused by the deadly floods in the agriculture sector, four farmers who were drowned in debt committed suicide in Idukki in the past two months. NM Johny, a farmer based in...
Agriculture |
Theertha Foundation Criticises Thikkodi Agricultural Office
Kozhikode: Theertha Foundation, an organisation working for the upliftment of organic farming alleged in a Facebook post that the Thikkodi Agricultural Office is inefficient. The harvesting machine, which...
India |
All India Kisan Sabha To Lead Long March In Maharashtra From Feb 20
Mumbai: A year after their agitation, farmers of Maharashtra have decided to unite again for yet another protest. A long march led by the All India Kisan Sabha will start on February 20 from Nashik to...
Agriculture |
Bindu's Mushroom Cultivation Sets An Example For Homemakers
Thiruvalla: Kuttoor- native Bindu Sanil has set a wonderful example for homemakers who wish to take up farming. This homemaker, with the support of her family, is making profit through mushroom cultivation...
Agriculture |
MGNREGA Workers Reap Success From 20 Acres
Kochi: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act workers reaped success by cultivating 20 acres of barren land in Omalloor Panchayat in Pathanamthitta district. They aimed at producing toxin-free...
Agriculture |
Skaria Reaps Success In Vegetable Cultivation
Tiruvalla: Tiruvalla native Skaria writes a success story in vegetable cultivation. He had suffered a loss of Rs 3 Lakh in the floods that happened in August. He has survived it and regained the cultivation...
Agriculture |
Seminar Held To Promote Organic Vegetable Farming
Malappuram: As a step to encourage farming in houses, Mathrubhumi and Canara Bank in association with the state agriculture department organized a seminar on organic vegetable farming in Malappuram. The...
Agriculture |
Kottur Rice To Hit Market Soon
Malappuram: The students of Kottur AKM Higher Secondary School organised a harvest festival (Koythulsavam). They are also planning to bring out five value added products in the market under a common brand...
Agriculture |
Meet The Self-Made Agricultural Scientist And Three Pepper Varieties
Wayanad: The innovator in A Balakrishan was kindled in 1980s, when he decided to do experiments with the lessons he heard from All India Radio. With the three varieties of pepper and a variety of turmeric...
Agriculture |
Union Govt To Give Farm Subsidies As Cash
New Delhi: The Union Government have initiated the process to give the farm subsidies as cash by consolidating all subsidies including thefertilizer subsidy.
Kerala |
Two Die In Thiruvalla While Spraying Pesticide
Thiruvalla: Two people died while spraying pesticide in the paddy fields of Vengal near Thiruvalla. The deceased workers, identified as Sanal Kumar and Mathai Easho, while using virat pesticide, which...
Agriculture |
Malayali Couple Harvest Joy From Rooftop Farming In Chennai
Chennai: For the past 25 years, Mathew and his wife Joice, who are settled in Chennai, has been actively practicing rooftop farming, despite the unfavourable weather conditions and water scarcity that...
Agriculture |
Farmer Mani's Unique Tyre Grow Bags
Pathanamthitta: Farmer CK Mani has turned his farms unique and eco-friendly with his innovative idea. He made 300 plus grow bags out of tyre for his garden and farms, that consist of strawberry and other...
Agriculture |
Dhananjayan Reaps Success In Rooftop Farming
Kannur: Dhananjayan has found success in rooftop farming. In his 1000-feet rooftop, he cultivates vegetables as well as medicinal herbs. A native of Puthiyakavu in Payyannur, Dhananjayan was inspired by...
Agriculture |
Mobile App To Provide Toxic Free Vegetables
Thrissur: Thrissur native Jeffin George and Suresh Babu are using the latest technologies to provide toxic free vegetables. They have developed a mobile application to identify market for the homely grown...
Agriculture |
Rafeeq Proves Mixed Farming Is Profitable
Wayanad: Rafeeq decided to chase his childhood dream seriously after he lost his job in the Gulf with the implementation of Nitaqat. Thus, he turned to his backyard for mixed farming, raising goats, hens,...
Agriculture |
Pradeepan Achieves Success In Aquaponics
Vadakara: Vadakara native Pradeepan has written a success story in Aquaponics farming method, which he learned from Youtube. Aquaponics is a method of growing vegetables and fishes in a small space.
Agriculture |
Mathrubhumi To Support Organic Farming
Thrissur: Mathrubhumi has organised an extensive programme to support organic farming. In the event, tea was distributed in mud cups.
Agriculture |
Girl Student Reaps Succeess In Farming
Kozhikode: Shahana Sinu, eight standard student of Sacred Heart higher secondary school, has reaped success in farming. Last year, the Department of Agriculture has selected her as the best student farmer...
Agriculture |
Birds, Flowers, Vegetables; All In Harmony At Shanavas' Abode
Chalakudy: With chirping birds, blooming flowers and healthy vegetables around him, Shanavas, an ex-expatriate, lives close to nature as a full-time farmer at Kaipamangalam, Thrissur. Despite being hit...
Agriculture |
Varghese Tharakan's Ayur Jackfruit Ready For Harvest
Thrissur: The ayur jackfruit farm at Kurumankunn, Veloor is all set to be harvested. Varghese Tharakan, a native of Thrissur Mundoor, has been a promoter of jack-fruit ever since he has planted only jack...
Agriculture |
Couple Make Bonsai Garden In Backyard
Wayanad: Wayanad-based farmer couple Babu Paul and Valsa have made a Bonsai garden in their backyard. They have more than 600 Bonsai plants in their garden.
Agriculture |
Rice Seedlings Damaged At Vadakara, Farmers Distraught
Vadakara: Farmers of Ayancheri are distraught as 80 percent of the rice seedlings that were ready for transplanting have been destroyed by a disease. Due to this loss, farmers no other option than sowing...
Agriculture |
Abdul Rasaq A Guide For Herbal Gardeners
Malappuram: Abdul Rasaq is the guide and his Parappanad Herbal Garden is the school for all those who are looking forward to practice ideal gardening techniques. With rare species of trees and plants,...
Agriculture |
Playwright RV Ravi Reaps Success In Farming
Kollam: A native of Anchal, RV Kumar who has gained success as a playwright and poet, is now reaping success in agriculture through vegetable farming.
Agriculture |
Nursing Students, Teachers Care For Green
Kochi: The students and teachers of St Joseph's College of Nursing, Kothamangalam extended care and attention to an abandoned land and turned it lush green through cultivation. Now, with the vegetable...
Agriculture |
Mussel Farmers Of Kavvayi Begins Seawater Weed Farming
Kasargod: The mussel farmers residing on the banks of Kavvayi lake are all set to make profit out of seawater weed. The carrageenan weeds, which are commonly found in the saline backwaters, are widely...
Agriculture |
When John Preferred Farming Over Govt. Job
Pathanamthitta: For John V Thomas, farming is more important than a government job. Therefore, he left the secured job to take up farming seriously. Along with 30 hectares of paddy field, he manages various...
Agriculture |
Live Fish Market To Encourage Inland Fish Farming In State
Kochi: With the financial support of Fisheries Department, the State has inaugurated a live fish market at Kothamangalam in order to promote the inland fish farming practices in the region. To encourage...
Agriculture |
Kandiyoor In Mavelikara Gets Ready For Puncha Farming
Mavelikara: Farm lands at Kandiyoor are getting ready to sow harvest yet again after four decades. The project is implemented by the joint support of the corporation and agriculture department. This time...
Agriculture |
Shamshudeen Reaps Success Through Rabbit Farming
Wayanad: Shamshudeen, native of Sultan Bathery in Wayanad, is reaping success through the rabbit farm he has been running near his house. His farm named Shah Farms has different breeds of rabbits including...
Agriculture |
TC Varghese's Rare Orchid Farming
Wayanad: TC Varghese, a native of Sulthan Bathery, has been cultivating rare orchids in the rain water harvesting pit in front of his home. He is planning to sell the flowers by collaborating with the...
Agriculture |
Jose Introduces Gac Fruit
Idukki: Idukki-based Jose cultivates gac fruit, a Thailand melon with rich nutritional value and medicinal properties.
Kerala |
Students Of Thalavadi GVHSS Show Way In Organic Farming
Alappuzha: The students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary school Thalavadi, under the auspices of the NSS, have harvested a bumper crop of organic vegetables at their farm near the school. The...
Kerala |
Dad Makes Green Pavilion For Son's Wedding
Kumily: Bringing in a unique aspect to his son's wedding, Parakadavu native Auguste made a pavilion with vegetables and plants in his backyard. Beans and bitter gourd were grown at the backyard to welcome...
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