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Biofertilizers to boost farm output

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

After the introduction of chemical fertilizers in the last century, farmers were happy of getting increased yield in agriculture in the beginning. But slowly chemical fertilizers started displaying their ill-effects such as leaching out, and polluting water basins, destroying micro-organisms and friend insects, making the crop more susceptible to the attack of diseases reducing the soil fertility and thus causing irreparable damage on the overall system. The n number of intellectuals throughout ... (Read All)

Biofertilizers to boost farm output

Sat, 27 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

After the introduction of chemical fertilizers in the last century, farmers were happy of getting increased yield in agriculture in the beginning. But slowly chemical fertilizers started displaying their ill-effects such as leaching out, and polluting water basins, destroying micro-organisms and friend insects, making the crop more susceptible to the attack of diseases reducing the soil fertility and thus causing irreparable damage on the overall system.The n number of intellectuals throughout... (Read All)

Indiaâs Dairy Industry: Marching Towards Growth and Development

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

India holds a significant position in bovine population among the nations of the world. However, although India has an appreciable livestock wealth, she ranks very low in the international trade of livestock products. Within the recent and concerted efforts made by the government to liberalize and open up the domestic economy to the world market, Indiaâs export trade of livestock products obtained newer heights. The just started dairy industry in India accompanied with the introduction of corp... (Read All)

Organic Agriculture may flourish in the India

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The agriculture experts believe that the yield from organic farming is much higher than other types of farming. In India some states especially in the Northern part of the country are now exploring this vast opportunity and are looking at setting up of Special Purpose Councils to concentrate in this sector. The Ministry of Agriculture in states such as Punjab, strongly believe that this move will help them from diversifying from the wheat-paddy cycle. Senior officials at State level, from the Mi... (Read All)

South Koreaâ Food Processing Industry: Standing on Three Pillars

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The pricing policy in the Korean food processing industry is directly affected by the changes in foreign exchange rates. The industry has to rely on international prices owing to chronic trade deficits and excessively huge agricultural imports. However, so long as the trend of Korean Won is maintained on the higher side, it will help the food industry to keep its profit high. The Korean food industry is also closely linked with the domestic business cycles. Unlike the luxurious goods whose dema... (Read All)

Indians Spend 50% of Earnings on Food Purchases

Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

In a retail store of organic foods Suman, an Indian housewife takes about half an hour to ask and search the shelves containing different items of organic food. This is so as the organic section is unmarked and the foodstuffs on display are hardly beyond cereals and pulses. Moreover the section has only two brands of the products, both not certified. The above mentioned example makes it clear that there is insufficient retail presence in Indian domestic market for organic produce, local or unbra... (Read All)

Rural Women Workers: Soul of Indian Livestock Industry

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

With their immense contribution to the caring and ranching of livestock, women workforce dominates the entire livestock industry of India. The job responsibilities taken up by the rural women include outdoor jobs such as herding the animals for grazing and collecting fodder for them, whereas the indoor jobs include milking, cleaning and feeding and so on. Besides providing an overwhelming support to Indian livestock industry, the rural women are the backbone of Indian agricultural industry. As f... (Read All)

Don't Slander the Sludge - Making Good Use of Bad Sludge

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sewage sludge. The mere thought almost puts you off your lunch, doesn't it? Ah, but convert it to biosolids, and that's another story! Biosolids are the nutrient-rich organic materials that are left over after the disposed sludge is processed and treated. Biosolids contain nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium (the same ingredients found in chemical fertilizers) as well as magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc and calcium, all of which are desirable components for farmland.

In days gone by,... (Read All)

Utah Rocky Mountain Turf Farm Sod Tips

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Summer Turf Tips

Check your sprinkler system for proper coverage.
Follow the on and off watering tips here in our information. Remember that your soil will only absorb a limited amount of water at a time. On and off watering at least 3 times on your watering day will promote deep roots and a healthier lawn.
As summer temperatures increase, raise the mowing height to 2 to 3 inches.
Fertilize every 4 to 8 weeks but cut back 25% to 50% of the recommended rate.
I... (Read All)

Utah Valley Sod Installation Tips

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Step 1 Measuring and Ordering

Measure the area to be sodded. Take into account any mounds, hills, or valleys in the area to be sodded, as they will increase the amount of sod needed due to the fact that it is not a flat surface.

Make sure that all other prep work is done and that your irrigation system is working properly. Sod needs water within 30 minutes of being installed.

We cut our sod after receiving your order (usually the same day it is delivered) so you can b... (Read All)

Grow Room

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

All conventional sources of light produce heat as well as light. While some lights sources like the incandescent filament lamp are quite inefficient, producing huge amounts of heat, others like the sodium vapor lamp are somewhat more efficient and run comparatively âcoolâ. In applications like hydroponics this heat produced in the lamp can have several deleterious effects on the plants in an indoor grow room. It is imperative in such applications that the heat generated in the lamp is... (Read All)

Last articles from Agriculture category on Business Top News

Biofertilizers to boost farm output

Biofertilizers to boost farm output

Indiaâs Dairy Industry: Marching Towards Growth and Development

Organic Agriculture may flourish in the India

South Koreaâ Food Processing Industry: Standing on Three Pillars

Indians Spend 50% of Earnings on Food Purchases

Rural Women Workers: Soul of Indian Livestock Industry

Don&#39;t Slander the Sludge - Making Good Use of Bad Sludge

Utah Rocky Mountain Turf Farm Sod Tips

Utah Valley Sod Installation Tips

Grow Room

Indiaâs Dairy Industry: Marching Towards Growth and Development

South Koreaâ Food Processing Industry: Standing on Three Pillars

Don't Slander the Sludge - Making Good Use of Bad Sludge