Agriculture
Paddy Farmers In Upper Kuttanad Launch Stir
Areca Farmers In Kasargod In Crisis
Fish Farmer Suffers Huge Loss Due To Frequent Power Outages
75-Year-Old Cherian Revives Flood-Hit Plantain Farms In Thiruvalla, Gets Good Yield
VJ Jose Cultivates Grapes In Neeleswaram
Minister K Raju Cultivates Vegetables At Rooftop
Agriculture |
Johnny Reaps Rich Harvest From Date Farming In Mavelikara
Thiruvalla: Mavelikara native Johnny proved that date palms will bear fruit in Kerala also. The bright yellow bunches of date fruits in Johnny's five-year-old date palms are a sight to behold.
Agriculture |
Vijayarajan Aims To Make India Self Sufficient Through Farming
Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta native Vijayarajan, a former scientist with the Indian Defense Department is an example for others by doing toxic-free fish farming in a small space. He aims to make his...
Agriculture |
Haritha Keralam Mission's Pachathuruth Project Begins In State
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Pachathuruth Project implemented by the Haritha Keralam Mission that aims at spreading green spaces in the state to combat the adverse effects of climate...
Agriculture |
Pachathuruth Project Begins In State
T'Puram: Today is World Environment Day. Kerala Haritha Mission to starts Pachathuruth Project today to save biodiversity.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the project that gives a big hope...
Agriculture |
Sunil Cultivates Protein Rich Chia In Wayanad
Wayanad: Wayanad native Sunil is farming Chia in his half-acre land on an experimental basis. Though Chia seeds looks like sesame seeds, it is known as super food due to its nutritional value. Chia contain...
Agriculture |
Rs. 3.72 Crore Given To Promote Vegetable Cultivation In Alappuzha
Alappuzha: The Government provided a financial assistance of Rs. 3.72 crore to promote vegetable cultivation in Alappuzha. This is in addition to the assistance provided to paddy farmers post floods. Earlier,...
Agriculture |
Upper Kuttanad Gets Good Yield
Thiruvalla: After the havoc caused by the mid-August floods, the paddy field of Upper Kuttanadu has revived, producing good yield with the help of favourable weather conditions. Despite the aftermath of...
Agriculture |
Anoop Makes Profit From Fish Farming
Thrissur: Thrissur native Anoop is making huge profit from fish farming. He has turned out to be a model for those who try their luck in mixed farming.
Agriculture |
Bank Issues Eviction Notice To Farmers In Kuttanad
Alappuzha: Despite the debt relief measures by the government, farmers in Kuttanad are on the verge of eviction, fearing attachment. Six members of a self-help group have been issued notice for attachment...
Agriculture |
Mannadi Residents Join Hands For Organic Farming, Gets Good Yield
Pathanamthitta: The residents of Mannadi joined hands to plant and harvest vegetables required for serving food to devotees attending the Mannadi Bhagavata Mahasatram. A team of 600, including 400 women...
Agriculture |
Mangoes Go Dearer In TN
Chennai: Soaring temperatures have hiked the demand for various fruits including mangoes in Chennai. Even though the rise in demand has led to price increase, the farmers in Tamil Nadu are not benefiting...
Agriculture |
Wheat Harvest Season In Bihar
Patna: It is time to have impressive yields for farmers in Bihar from harvesting wheat. They are celebrating the harvest season.
Agriculture |
Women Cultivate Losses From Fields Of Curry Leaves In Mettupalayam
Mettupalayam: Mettupalayam is an agriculture hub. It is famous for kilometers-long fields of curry leaves. Women are mainly engaged in this cultivation as owners and workers. These women always have stories...
Agriculture |
Uthama Panicker Reaps Success In Mixed Farming
Tiruvalla: Pathanamthitta native Uthama Panicker has reaped success through mixed farming. The recent floods have ravaged his farming. But this 71-year-old retired Air Force personnelhas survived the aftermath...
Kerala |
Govt Extends Moratorium On Loan Recovery From Farmers
T'puram: The state government has announced an extension of moratorium on recovery of any loans availed by farmers till December 31. In the wake of an increase in farmers suicide rate, the new decisions...
Agriculture |
Idukki Farmers Being Denied Farm Loans
Idukki: The farmers here are denied agricultural loans as they do not posses any land with title deeds of their own. They said that the political parties values their votes only.
Agriculture |
Agriculture Sector In Idukki In Crisis
Idukki: The agricultural sector in Idukki district are in severe crisis due to farm loss and lack of title deeds for farmers. The conditions are worse than that of in North India.
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.
Must See
Vakradrishti |
Something Smells Bad In Denmark Or Kannur
Kerala |
Who Is Sincere In Sabarimala?
Super prime time |
Is It A Part Of 'Coir For Expat' Scheme?
Kerala |
Policeman Who Set Ablaze Lady Cop To Death, Dies