Nutmeg Farming Information

What is Nutmeg? Well, Nutmeg is an ever green tree that reaches about 10 meter height and produces two different spices. Nutmeg and mace are the output of this tree. Nutmeg is actually a dried kernel of the seed where as mace is dried aril surroundings of the seeds (Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed). Nutmeg tree belongs to the family of “Myristicaceae” and genus of “Myristica”. Nutmeg & mace are used to make medicine. Nutmeg and mace are used for diarrhea, nausea, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. Nutmeg used as condiment in sweet foods. Dutch dishes use the seasonings in ground form. Nutmeg oleoresin used in preparation of meat products, soups, sauces, baked foods, puddings etc. Nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries. To read more Click Here.

Green Fodder Cultivation Guide

Green fodder plays major role in feed of milch animals, thereby providing required nutrients for milk production and health of the dairy animals. Green fodder production provides the better option of feed buying alternative for farmers who are planning to go for sheep farming, goat farming or dairy farming. Some farmers even depend on the cultivation of green fodder just like any other crop and sell it in the market. Some types of green grasses can be chopped into pieces using local chop cutting machine and make silage which can be stored for years and used as fodder in dry or drought seasons. Green fodder can be cultivated in open fields choosing right hybrid perennial variety. Green fodder even can be grown using hydroponics system. To read more..Click here.