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. 

Read actual Project report here.

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.