India is an agrarian economy, with over 50% of the population dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. As of 2019, agriculture and its allied sector accounted for almost 16% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP). The performance of this sector drives the prices and market demand for essential commodities. The accessibility and quality of agricultural machinery positively impacts productivity and…
About drip-irrigationA micro-irrigation system where water drips slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface is called drip irrigation. It has a potential to save water and nutrients by placing water directly into the root zone and reduce evaporation. A properly designed and managed drip irrigation system gives producers the best uniformity…
Agriculture is a primary activity and of supreme importance for the sustenance of human race, practiced since ancient time by human civilisation. It is practiced enormously all over the world leaving a huge footprint, leading to climate change, water scarcity, land degradation and deforestation because of excessive utilization of non-renewable resources, water consumption and clearing up of forests for agriculture which are…
Globally, India is the largest producer of food grains and agriculture plays an influential role in the economy and development of a country. The enormous pressure on the agricultural fields to give high yield can be solved by intervention of technology in the agriculture sector. Due to various benefits of smart farming, farmers in India are adapting these equipment and…
With a population of 138 crores, agriculture has rapidly growing scope in India as it is the primary source of producing food for people. The rise in population has pushed the demand for food which will require more portion of land to be converted for agricultural purposes.The rise in demand for food supply with limited sizes of fields available, is…
Padgilwar Corporation successfully innovated a small-scale rice mill that requires little space to be operational and can even be transported easily from village to village when required and run on basic electricity. Introduction of this agricultural device gave various benefits to the people of rural India, during natural calamities like excessive rain, heat or floods. In the agrarian villages of Maharashtra and Gujarat,…
Insects or Pests are biotic stress for crop productions that plays a huge role in loss of its yield. The damage caused by insect pest is one of the major factors for reduced crop production globally. There is an ongoing effort and awareness amongst farmers for taking plant protection measures. One of the widely used method for pest control is…
Adoption of smart technology has grown widely and has deeply penetrated in our devices from health and fitness, home automation, automotive and logistics, to smart cities and industries. Smart Farming is acceptance of this technology that could find its application in agriculture and tremendously improve many facets of the farming practice. Farming has gone through a number of technological transformations in…
Agriculture, the backbone of the economy of India serves a living to more than 50% of the country’s population. Since so many people rely on farming, the sector has seen dynamic changes right from Independence in 1947. Now, with the commencement of agriculture 3.0, it is anticipated that the crop yields will rise dramatically. This is also triggered the white…
Mulching sheets are the protective covers that are used to control the weather’s effect. These covers are extended up to the ground and used at the start of the vegetation season. It is one of the most beneficial technique for fruitful farming and gardening. It is the trusted procedure to keep the farms healthy. As it regulates the moisture content…