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Why Napier Grass Is Emerging as India's Top Energy Crop
15-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s pursuit of clean energy and sustainable farming is sparking a silent revolution — not in flashy solar panels or wind turbines, but in humble, fast-growing biomass crops. Leading this charge is Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), also known as Elephant Grass, a high-yield, pest-resistant, and low-maintenance crop that’s rapidly gaining popularity among Indian farmers.
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Artichoke Cultivation in India: An Emerging Specialty Crop
01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Artichoke cultivation in India is gaining momentum, especially in hilly states like Himachal and Uttarakhand. Explore its farming potential, health benefits, and export market.
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Top 10 Millets found in India
19-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As the world turns to ancient grains for modern problems, millets have stormed back into the spotlight. Declared as the “International Year of Millets” in 2023 by the UN, these small-seeded cereals are gaining popularity not just for their nutritional prowess but also for their role in sustainable agriculture.
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Seaweed: A Sustainable and Versatile Crop for Aquaculture
04-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Seaweed, often referred to as "the crop of the sea," is gaining recognition as a sustainable and versatile resource with significant potential in aquaculture.
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The Rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Building Sustainable Fish Farms on Land
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the global demand for seafood increases and traditional fishing methods face environmental and sustainability challenges, innovative aquaculture solutions are gaining traction.
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Top 5weet Potato Producers in India
01-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Often overshadowed by its white cousin, the sweet potato is quietly making a comeback in India. Packed with vitamins and boasting a naturally sweet flavor, this versatile crop is gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers.
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A Sprout of Innovation: Indoor Farming Takes Root in India
29-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape, long dominated by traditional open-field farming, is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Indoor farming, a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technique, is gaining traction as a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges plaguing conventional agriculture.
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Farmers must make the best of 'farm to home' concept
02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
The 'Farm to home' concept is gaining popularity across the world as it can connect consumers directly with the producers. This helps consumers to raise their concerns about the purity and safety of the food they procure.
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Parametric Crop Insurance
06-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
The term ‘parametric crop insurance’ has been gaining popularity in the Indian farming scene over the last couple of years. Also known as ‘event-based insurance’ or ‘index-based insurance’, parametric crop insurance provides coverage against the occurrence of a specific event, mostly natural disasters.
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The growing popularity of exotic fruits, vegetables in Indian market
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indians have been enjoying exotic mushrooms, tangy kiwis, green olives, fresh broccoli, dragon fruit and many other items. These items have been gaining popularity in recent times among urban population and gourmet hotels, eateries.
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Illumina Launches New Wheat Barley Array
10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Wheat is a vital food crop, ranking third in global crop production, with more than 760 million tons being produced annually. Barley is another important crop with uses in animal feed and beverage production and is gaining popularity in human diets.Wheat (and barley) researchers and breeders need a genomic analysis tool that enable comparison across diverse varieties and globally diverse germplasm collections.
