Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
In the hills, farming has always been about resilience. Steep slopes, fragile soils, scattered landholdings and an unpredictable climate have shaped agricultural practices for generations. Long before the conversation around climate-smart agriculture began, hill farmers had already found their answer — millets. For years, crops like mandua (finger millet), jhangora (barnyard millet) and kauni (foxtail…
New Delhi: India’s sugar sector has witnessed a significant surge in production in the 2025–26 sugar season, led by major sugarcane-producing states such as Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Early estimates from industry bodies and state sugar departments indicate a sharp year-on-year increase, driven by favourable monsoon conditions, improved cane yields, and expanded area under sugarcane…
Introduction to Organic Crop Production Organic crop production is a farming system that relies on natural processes and biological inputs to grow crops while maintaining soil health and ecological balance. Unlike conventional agriculture, organic farming avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms. With rising concerns about food safety, environmental degradation, and…
Indian agriculture is shifting from subsistence farming to profit-oriented crop production. Rising input costs, climate uncertainty, and market volatility have made it essential for farmers to adopt profitable crop production methods rather than relying only on traditional practices. With the right combination of technology, crop selection, and market planning, farming in India can be both…
Introduction to AI in Crop Production Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing crop production by making agriculture more precise, data-driven, and efficient. Traditional farming depends largely on experience and seasonal patterns, which are increasingly affected by climate change and resource constraints. AI in crop production uses data from soil, weather, crops, and machinery to support accurate…