Neem Cultivation Practices

Well, Neem is one  of the wonder trees originated in India. Why the Neem tree is now gaining the importance worldwide? Well, because it has an excellent scope of commercialization and importance in agriculture, veterinary, cosmetics, medicines. Neem is an eco-friendly and natural source of phyto-chemicals and nutrients, due to this fact it gained superb importance in agriculture sector. Organic farming is the one which gets more benefits from Neem based products.

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Dairy Farm Business Question and Answers

Well, anyone who wants to go for commercial dairy farming business in India will certainly have some basic questions. Let us discuss different type questions related to starting a dairy farm in India.

Dairy Farm Business - What should I start with cows or buffaloes in my farm?

Well, there is no direct or easy answer for this and It depends on many factors. Generally, you can expect more milk from cows when compared to buffaloes. However, buffalo milk fat content is twice as much as cow milk because of this reason, buffalo milk gets better price in local markets. When it comes to daily milking, milking a cow can be done by automated machines where as it would be difficult task for buffaloes. Buffaloes are hardy animals and more disease resistant when compared to cows. When it comes to price, cows are cheaper than buffaloes. Heat cycle detection is easy in cows when compared to buffaloes. So ultimately it is your decision to choose one of them. I have personally heard from many dairy farmers they like buffaloes than cows. However, final call is yours, of course you can have both them and test yourself.

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Azolla Farming Information Guide

What is Azolla? Well, it is nothing but a free floating water fern consisting of a short, branched, floating stem, bearing roots which hang down in the water. It's kind of green fodder grown on water surface. Why the Azolla cultivation is increasing and becoming popular? Because, Azolla has many nutrient benefits when compared to other fodders. Apart from this, it has nature of fixing Nitrogen in rice crop field. Read more : Here. 

Seedbed Making Information Guide

If we live in an area with low winter temperatures, it could be very useful to make a seedbed. Let's see what is a seedbed and how to make it!

A seedbed  is a protected environment where plants and vegetables are sowed so that they can be, after some month, transplanted in our vegetable garden.
Sowing could be made also directly in the soil, but it is usually not recommended because low temperatures and unfavorable weather conditions  can prevent  seeds germination. Instead, using a seedbed we can  “control” climate and temperatures, thus increasing the amount of vegetables we could have at our disposal. There are many advantages of using a seedbed which can explained further. Read more : HERE. 

Patchouli Cultivation Guide

Patchouli is an aromatic crop mainly grown for its oil used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, tobacco, soaps, medicines, beverages. Basically, Patchouli is native to Philippines. When it comes to plant description, Patchouli is a perennial, small bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching up to three feet tall and bearing small, pale pink-white flowers and yields fragrant leaves containing very sweet smelling oil. However, most Asian countries are cultivating commercially due to increasing demand for this essential oil. The essential oil extracted from this plant is expensive and available at Rs.1,200 to 1250 per kg in the market. In India, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic crops (CIMAPS) in Lucknow have developed a high yielding Patchouli variety called "Samarth".   Read more : Here.

Grouper Fish Farming Guide

Grouper is one of marine fishes belongs to the genus of “Epinephelus”. This fish culture is gaining commercial importance across the world. This fish is locally known as “Lapu Lapu” or “Inid” in Philippines. India is also showing lots of interest in Grouper fish culture. The taste of grouper fish is better than Murrel (sneak head) fish. These fish have highly valued because of their excellent body texture and flavour. The export market for grouper is rapidly increasing specially in in Hong Kong, and Singapore, Japan. When it comes to body characteristics of grouper fish, most of the fish is found with light yellowish to brown spots on their body fins and head. There are two type’s species such as E. coioides and E malabricus are popularly cultured in either net cages or ponds out of 40 species are distributed in tropical waters. The biggest challenge in commercial production of grouper fish is the shortage of fingerlings or seed from the wild or hatchery (nurseries). Because of seed shortage, high market value of this fish have encouraged many countries in Asia  including India to initiate research and development programmes on grouper breeding and seed production. In India, until now, naturally collected seed from wild waters are serving the purpose. Now the breeding of groupers has started in India as well. Grouper fishes are extensively cultured in coastal brackish water ponds and floating, fixed net cages in many south Asian countries. Read more : HERE.

Rice and Fish Farming Information Guide

Well, what is integrated fish culture in paddy fields? It is nothing but growing fish in rice (paddy) fields by using the same area without impacting of rice quality and yield. Integrated fish farming provides the option for getting extra income along with main crop (rice). Though this system has proven profitable, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. Rice and fish farming is widely practiced in Asian countries when it compared to western counties.

Advantages of Integrated Rice and Fish Farming:- The following are the advantages of integrated rice fish farming.

·         Farmers can get extra income from rice-fish culture along with main crop yield.

·         Rice-fish culture controls insects which are harmful to paddy (rice).

·         Rice-fish culture reduces the risk of crop failure.

·         Rice-fish culture is useful in controlling weeds.

·         Rice-fish culture increase the production of rice as fish stir up soil nutrients which are very helpful for rice crop. Read more : HERE.

Mud Crab Farming Info Guide

Mud Crab Farming: 

Mud crab (Scylla serrata) is very popular due to its great demand in domestic and the export market. The commercial scale of this culture is developing very fast along the coastal areas of India and neighbouring countries. Mud-crab farming is also becoming popular in most of the Asia countries. In India, coastal areas of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Odhisa and Union Territories are picking up mud crab culture. Mud crab is an economically important species of crab found in most regions of the world. The shell colour of mud crab varies from a deep, mottled green to dark brown. Mud crab farming is considered as an important secondary crop in the prawn (shrimp) or fish culture systems. Generally, Scylla serrata type has very good market demand and farmers can expect good profits when compared to other species of crab. Usually, the medium to large size (more than 15 cm carapace and weight of 500 grams) is preferred for export purposes. Read more: HERE. 

Dairy Project Report with 50 Murrah Buffaloes

Well, let us discuss about  Murrah buffalo project report. This report is about 50 Murrah buffaloes in dairy farming. This report includes about total project cost of 50 Murrah buffaloes and subsidies, bank loans and profits in India.

The following report is based on following assumptions for Murrah buffalo dairy project report  for successful farming.

1. •      Freshly calved Murrah female buffaloes in first or second lactation should be purchased in 2 batches of 25 animals.
2. •        And each batch at an interval of 5 to 6 months of time frame.
3. •       Make sure to have/own 9 to10 acres of land for green fodder growing.
4. •      Buffalo dung is used as organic fertilizer manure for green fodder cultivation.
5. •      Cost of rearing or growing calves not considered as it will be repealed by their sale.
6. •     In case of death of adult animal, new buffalo will be purchased or replaced from insurance claim money or buying.
7. •      Heifers can be used as replacement stocks. 

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Murrah Buffalo Dairy Guide

In India, Dairy farming is one of the best and profitable business which provides the rural employment. When it comes to buffalo population, India has 55% of world buffalo population. As population growing day by day, it is essential to bring the best quality put from dairy farming. Usually buffaloes have multiple advantages when compared to cross-bred cows. As milk production is generating huge profits, even educated individuals along with other firms are getting into this business. Murrah buffalo is the most preferred choice of many dairy farmers in Indian dairy farm business. Murrah breed is also known as “Delhi”, “Kundi” and “Kali”. Pure-bred Murrah buffaloes are found in Punjab, Hisar, Rohtak, Gurgaon and Jind district of Haryana and Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh. The Murrah buffalo is good milk producer. The bulls of Murrah are extensively used to upgrade the non-descript buffalo stock. Murrah buffaloes are originated in India and distributed in Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam and Venezuela. More information Read here.

Wood Apple Cultivation Information Guide

Wood Apple is one of the edible fruits native to India and parts of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and southeast Asia east to Java. These fruits are grown throughout India and can be cultivated along both peninsulas of the country.  These plants can survive in dry regions with minimum water requirement. Wood apple has excellent health benefits along with some religious use. Most of the people grow as side crop by planting on borders. Wood apple is not cultivated as commercial crop in India. However, Maharashtra grows some of the larger, sweeter varieties on large scale. Currently, wood apple is also grown in Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Farmers in dry regions with less rainfall can opt for this crop. Wood apple belongs to genus of "Limonia" in the family "Rutaceae". When it comes to its plant and fruit description, wood apple or Limonia acidissima is a large tree with long leaves, a hard berry fruit and an inner sticky brown pulp. The wood apple fruit is round to oval, 5-12 cm wide, with a hard, woody, grayish-white, scurfy rind about 6 mm thick. These trees can be grown in any waste lands or back yards. In south India, this fruit has significant religious importance in Ganesh  chaturthi.  Read more about this fruit growing here.

Sandalwood Cultivation Guide

Sandalwood is one of the materials being used from centuries and this tree is ever green and  reaches up to 13 to 16 meter height with girth of 100 cm to 200 cm and is variable in habit, usually upright to sprawling. It has cultural importance and commercial/medicinal uses as well. In India, it is also being called as “Chandan” and “Srigandha”. Due to restrictions of growing sandalwood in many states in India, the demand for sandalwood is very high. However, some states in India have lifted the ban on growing sandalwood. Contact your forest/agriculture/horticulture departments for legality of growing the sandalwood in your region. Sandalwood has special place in Indian tradition where it is being used from cradle to cremation. Read more here.

Isabgol Growing Guide

Isabgol is also known as ispaghula or psyllium. Psyllium seed husks are portions of the seeds of the plant Isabgol (Plantago ovata). Isabgol is a short-stemmed medicinal annual herb that grows up to a height of 35 to 40 cm. Isabgol (Plantago ovate forsk) is mainly grown for its seeds. India is top producer of these seeds and Isabgol husk. Isabgol is commercially important Rabi season medicinal crop grown in India. Apart from its husk (The seed coat is known as “husk”) medicinal properties, it is also being used in food industry especially in ice creams, biscuits and candies. This crop is commercially cultivated mainly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Isabgol can be used in the form of Psyllium Husk, Seed, Ripe Seeds, and Powder. Isabgol is distributed in India, West Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Persia, Mexico, and Mediterranean Regions. For more info click here.

Lettuce Growing Information Guide

Lettuce is one of the salad crops grown commercially across the world. Lettuce was grown for centuries and was originated in Asia continent. The demand for salad crops are increasing day by day due to their diet value and medicinal values. In India, it is yet to gain significance in terms of commercial crop cultivation. Lettuce is a leafy vegetable which can be consumed raw. Among all the lettuce varieties, Romaine lettuce variety is famous for its nutrition values. Lettuce is mainly used in food items like wraps, sandwiches apart from using as leafy vegetable. China is top producer of lettuce in the world. Lettuce plant leaves are mainly in the green and red colour spectrums. Lettuce produces smooth, radical, spirally arranged leaves. There are other improved varieties whose colours are available in yellow, gold or blue leaves. When it comes to shape, they have a wide range of shapes and texture from dense head to iceberg type. Lettuce plants can be spread about 15 to 30 cm. Lettuce can be grown in greenhouse, polyhouse and even hydroponically.  Read more about lettuce growing here.

Cocoa Bean Growing Information

Cocoa is also called as "cacao" (derives from the Spanish word cacao) and this is mainly grown for its bean from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted. Cocoa beans are mainly used in the production of chocolate, cocoa powder and cocoa butter whereas cocoa butter is also used in the cosmetic industry. Cocoa is an important commercial bean crop from humid tropics. In India, this crop is grown as mixed crop in suitable regions. Kerala state of south India tops the production of cocoa beans in Indian continent. Ivory Coast is top producer of cocoa beans in the world. Usually, cocoa is grown as mixed crop in areca-nut, coconut and oil palm gardens. The cocoa bean plant is a native to Amazon basin and tropical regions of South America and Central America. Commercial cultivation of cocoa beans is very much successful due to its   demand in local and international markets. One can expect decent profits in cocoa bean farming with proper orchard management practices. The botanical name or scientific name of cocoa tree is “Theobroma cacao. L.”. Cocoa tree belongs to the genus of” Theobroma”. In India, cocoa plantation is usually seen in the state of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Cocoa beans are cultivated in smaller extents in some states only when compared to other countries Read more about the crop here.

Hydroponics Green Fodder Cultivation

Hydroponics Green Fodder Guide:

Green fodder is one of the important inputs and plays major role in feed of milch animals. Green fodder provides required nutrients/mineral for milk production and health of the dairy animals or livestock. Control of feed cost in dairy animals impacts the profits and result in successful dairy farming. Generally, in most of Indian states, the feed cost is about 70 to 75% of total milk cost where in green fodder contributes 30 to 35% of total input feed. In India, rapid urbanisation and mining areas has caused shrinkage of grazing areas and availability of lands that produces green fodder. This situation caused the dairy owners to look for alternative and sustainable method of quality green fodder production. Due to high labour costs, non-availability of irrigated lands and high land prices made the dairy business to face many challenges to meet the growing milk demand in the country. It is very clear that with increasing costs and depleting natural resources, sustainable technology like 'Hydroponics' would be the key driver of the dairy industry future. Using hydroponic technology to produce the quality green fodder would be a revolutionary step in country’s green fodder production. Having limited irrigation facility is also forces to implement the hydroponic technology in production of green fodder. Greenhouse / Polyhouse would be the right choice for implementing the hydroponic technology. Many states in India are providing subsidies on building polyhouse and greenhouses. One can avail these subsidies on greenhouse or polyhouse to implement the hydroponic technology in production of quality green fodder. Hydroponically grown fodder can be fed to sheep, goat, cattle and other livestock animals. Read more here.

Castor Seed Cultivation Information

Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is grown for its seeds. The oil extracted from Castor seed is being used widely for various purposes. It is used as a lubricant in high-speed engines and aero planes, in the manufacture of soaps, transparent paper, printing-inks, varnishes, linoleum and plasticizers. Castor seeds are also being used for medicinal and lighting purposes. The Castor may be used to make manure and plant stalks as fuel or as thatching material or for preparing paper-pulp. Castor leaves are being fed to silkworms. Castor belongs to the family of “Euphorbiaceae and genus of "Ricinus L.". Castor is indigenous to the Eastern Africa, southeastern Mediterranean Basin and India, but is grown throughout tropical regions and sub-tropical regions of the world. Castor seeds contain between 45 % and 60 % of oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein. Commercial growing of Castor seeds is very much successful due to its demand in local and international markets. In India, this crop is grown where annual rainfall is expected below the national average and the soil is not that fertile. Read more here.

Tulip Flower Growing Guide

Tulips are very famous ornamental bulbous flowers grown due to their attractiveness. There are many improved varieties (cultivars) developed in this bulb growing industry. Tulip cultivation is limited in India. However, Himachal Pradesh and hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir are perfect for Tulip cultivation. Most tulips thrive in colder winters because of the long chilling requirement for bulbs. Tulips can be grown in pots, containers, prepared beds, borders, basins of other orchards like apples, cherry, etc...Tulips can be grown in greenhouse, polyhouse and shade net as well. Tulip plant belongs to the family of "Liliaceae" and genus of "Tulipa L.".

Actually, Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs. Depending on the species (variety), tulip plants can be between 10 cm and 70 cm high. When it comes to flower, it is usually shaped like a cup or egg with 6 petals. The tulip flower petals are available from single colour to multi-colours with different patterns depending on the variety or species. The Tulip flowers come in many colours like orange, pink, cherry, magenta, salmon, crimson, purple, apricot, lilac, mauve, blue, yellow, apricot, violet, terracotta, red, scarlet, chocolate, brown along with many shades. Tulip is the most popular garden flower due to its appearance and  is used in decoration of various parties. Read more here.

Safflower Growing Info Guide

Safflower (kusum, kusumbha, kardi) is one of the oldest cultivated  annual oilseed crops which are well adapted to dry regions. The safflower seed also used to produce oil. Safflower is a thistle-like plant with a central branch stem, a varying number of branches and a tap-root system. Each branch has 1 to 5 yellow or orange flowers and contains 15 to 20 seeds. This crop seed contains about 30 to 40 % oil. In India, This safflower oil (golden yellow coloured) is largely used for cooking purposes. The main benefit of this seed is to produce cake after oil extraction which is being used as cattle feed. The green safflower crop can also be used as a green fodder for cattle and the livestock. When it comes to nativity of safflower, it is believed that safflower is native to Arabia region. However, this crop is grown most of the other parts of the world as well.  India ranks first in the world with respect to acreage accounting for about 35 % of the world total production of safflower. Maharashtra and Karnataka states are major producers this crop in India. Safflower belongs to the family of "Asteraceae" and genus of "Carthamus". The botanical name or scientific name of safflower is "Carthamus tinctorius L." Read more here.

Vanilla Cultivation Guide

Vanilla is a tropical climbing vine of the orchid family, grown for its pleasant flavour. Vanilla is one of the costliest spices in the market after saffron and grows with the support of bark of trees. There are than 40 species of vanilla exist. However, only three of them are considered as important ones.  Vanilla planifolia Andrews is the variety widely cultivated on large scale. This cultivar (variety) has more commercial value for its vanillin. Vanilla vine is a perennial in nature which belongs to the family of "Orchidaceae" and genus of "Vanilla". Madagascar is the top producer of vanilla in the world. Usually, Vanilla plants start the first yield after 3 years of planting and continue to give the yield up to 12 to 14 years. Generally, vanilla crop is grown as an intercrop in the fields of ‘coconut’ and ‘areca nut’. As India is concerned, Indian exports of vanilla multiplied rapidly and accounted for approximately 2% of world vanilla exports. In India, Karnataka tops the country's vanilla cultivation followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu states. The vanilla vines can be grown in indoors, greenhouse even in pots and containers. The initial investment for the cultivation of vanilla is little when compared to other spices. Vanilla also can be grown hydroponically. Continue Reading Here.

Jatropha Farming Guide

Jatropha curcas is one of the best oil seed plants and identified as most suitable oil seed bearing plant due to its various favourable attributes. Jatropha is a deciduous large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height with smooth gray bark. Jatropha plants are native to Central America and well-adapted to the tropics and subtropics of the world. Jatropha is a hard plant and it has short gestation period when compared to other oil seed crops. The other advantage of the plant is it has wider adaptability of different climatic conditions and can be grown in most of the areas. The other reason to go for the cultivation of Jatropha is; it produces high quality oil and oil recovery is very high. Cultivation of Jatropha appears viable due to its demand. Basically, Jatropha crop meant for wastelands and less productive lands, hence this crop will not replace other important food crops grown in rich soils. Jatropha plants produce oil seeds as a source of energy in the form of biodiesel. Jatropha plants belong to the family of “Euphorbiaceae” and genus of “Jatropha L.”. For More Information click here. 

Pistachio Growing Guide

Pistachios are grown for its edible nuts and pistachio tree is a small to medium sized tree with a branching main stem and a spreading growth habit. It can reach up to 20 feet height in wild conditions and up to 10 feet in cultivated conditions. Pistachio is one of the culinary nuts grown in most of the countries and belongs to the cashew family. These nuts are the lowest calorie of the nuts, but they are rich in phytosterols, antioxidants, unsaturated fat, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals and fiber. It is uncertain where pistachio nut trees originated but probably originated from Middle East and Central Asia. Pistachios belong to the family of “Anacardiaceae and genus of "Pistacia". Basically pistachio trees are either male or female. However, both are required to produce a crop. Usually the nuts are produced on the female trees where as male trees provide the pollen to fertilize the female tree flowers. Pistachio trees take longer time to get into production stage. Pistachio nuts have excellent demand both locally and internationally. One can obtain decent profits if they are grown in right climate by following good farming practices. Continue reading here.

Hibiscus Growing Guide

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae and one of the beautiful flower plants that can reach  up to 15 feet height and 6 feet wide. The flowers of hibiscus plant up to 6" in diameter and occur in many colors. This plant has medium-sized glossy green leaves with large flowers of a tropical appearance. Hibiscus flower colours range from yellow to peach to red. There are many improved varieties of hibiscus available in multi-colours. These flower plants can be grown in pots, containers, open fields even in greenhouse and polyhouse. For proper growth and quality of flowers, it requires constant moisture presence. Hibiscus flowers can be grown in all seasons where abundant water and sun shine is available. The scientific name of the hibiscus is "rosa-sinensis" meaning “Chinese Rose”.. Hibiscus has good uses and benefits. The tea made out of hibiscus flowers is very famous throughout the world. Hibiscus is also used in herbal medicines and cosmetics. With proper plant care, management and good marketing strategies, it can be a profitable commercial cultivation. Most of the people in India grow these flowers in pots or containers for decorative purpose.To Read More about Hibiscus Farming Click here.

Raspberry Farming Guide

Raspberries are delicious, nutritious edible fruits naturally inclined to grow in colder climatic zone, though they can be grown in most of the zones. Raspberries are cultivated for the fresh fruit market and for commercial processing into individually quick frozen fruit, puree, juice, or as dried fruit used in a variety of culinary products. Growing raspberries are fun and increasing in popularity. These fruits can be handpicked and will be matured soon after strawberries and just before blueberries. The full crop of raspberries can be expected from third year of planting and these trees are productive for 10 to 15 years. Raspberries belong to the family of “rose” and genus of “rubus”. Raspberries can be grown in pots, containers and backyards. One can expect decent profits proper gardening practices and farming methods. If the cultivation of raspberry is intended for commercial purpose, proper soil testing and other measures should be carried out. Raspberries are excellent source of nutrition and health benefits. To read More about Raspberry growing, Click Here. 

Rosemary Growing Information

Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub essential oil crop that may reach a height up to 3 meters. Rosemary belongs to the family of "Labiatae" and its scientific name is "Rosmarinus officinalis". Rosemary can be grown all over the world. However, cool regions are best for its cultivation in India. Rosemary plant has woody trunk and linear leaves with highly aromatic. Rosemary is native to Mediterranean region. Rosemary has excellent medicinal properties and its oils are very popular. Oil glands are found in ventral side of the plant leaves. Rosemary even used in ayurvedic medicines. As herbal use is growing day by day, its cultivation has an excellent commercial value. Rosemary can be grown in pots, greenhouses, nursery beds and even in back yards. One can get decent profits with proper crop management practices and marketing strategies. Cultivars (varieties) for superior oil quality are the best choice for a commercial cultivation of rosemary. Stems, leaves and flowers are main parts used in rosemary plant for oil extraction. The oil of rosemary, distilled from the flowering tops, nearly all the commercial oil is distilled from the stem and leaves of the plant before it is in flower. There is a good international market for the rosemary oil. Continue to read Here.

Safed Musli Farming Guide

Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum L.)  is a medicinal tuberous root herbal plant, with small, usually white flowers, produced on sparse panicles up to 120 cm long. Basically this plant is found in forest areas. This plant has excellent ayurvedic properties. This can be grown throughout India and the botanical name of musli is "hlorophytum tuberosum". This crop is perfect for commercial cultivation as it has very good demand in the market. The growing method of musli is very easy and anyone who has no experience of farming can go for it. Musli plant belongs to the family of "Asparagaceae" and genus of "Chlorophytum". One can expect decent profits in commercial safed musli farming with good crop management practices.

Health Benefits of Safed Musli:- Usually this herb root is used in ayurvedic medicines and the following are some of the health benefits of safed Musli root.

·         Safed musli used for therapeutic application in Ayurveda, Unani and Allopathic medicines.

·         Safed musli used as a curative for physical weakness and many illnesses.

·         Safed Musli is full of antioxidants and also vitamin C.

·         Safed musli used as a curative for natal and post-natal problems.

·         Safed musli used as an aphrodisiac agent and vitalizer.

·         Safed Musli increases good HDL cholesterol and decreases bad or LDL cholesterol.

·         Safed musli used as an effective alternative to The Indian Herbal Aphrodisiac.

·         Safed musli used as an immunity-improving drug.

·         Safed musli used as a remedy for diabetes.

·         Safed musli used as a remedy for arthritis.

·         Safed musli is also good for reducing stress and depression.

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Fennel Seed Cultivation

Fennel is a stout and aromatic plant crop which is commercially cultivated as an annual herb. Fennel is used in culinary (cooking) and in medicines as well. Fennel belongs to the family of "Apiaceae"  and genus of "Foeniculum". Fennel is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. This plant indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the globe. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb that can reach up to 2.5 meters height.  India is the top producer of fennel seeds in the world. One can get decent profits by going for fennel seed production by selecting high yielding variety and following good farm management practices. Continue reading Here.

Ashwagandha Growing guide

Ashwagandha or Asgand is an erect growing, branching shrub with a normal height of 1.4 to 1.5 meters. This plant grows well in dry and sub-tropical regions. Ashwagandha is a hardy and drought tolerant plant. Ashwagandha is also known as “Indian ginseng” or “poison gooseberry” or “winter cherry “and it is a native medicinal plant grown all over north-western and central parts of India. Ashwagandha herb is an important ancient plant whose roots have been used in Indian traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda and unani. Ashwagandha herb belongs to the family of “Solanaceae” and genus of “Withania” and its scientific name is  "Withania somnifera". Ashwagandha leaves are dull green, elliptic, usually up to 10 to 12 cm. long. Usually, the flowers are small, green and bell-shaped. The ripe fruit is usually in orange-red colour. Commercial cultivation of Ashwagandha will have decent profits provided there are good farm management practices in place and proper marketing model built. Parts used are plant root and leaf seed. To read more Click here.