Published: April 2017 In our daily diet, fruits play a vital role after greens and vegetables. They enhance our body’s overall health and boost immunity. One such fruit is the…
Namakkal district's Paramathi region farmer M. Ponnusamy, a pioneering farmer and active member of the Farmer's Friend Group, currently cultivates groundnuts. Here, he shares his experience and insights on groundnut…
Korangadu refers to the traditional grazing land found in the arid regions of western Tamil Nadu, such as Kangeyam, Vellakoil, Palladam, Dharapuram, and Paramathi in Karur district. This area receives…
Casuarina trees, known scientifically as Casuarina equisetifolia and Casuarina junghuhniana, belong to the Casuarinaceae family. These trees are known for their rapid growth and evergreen needle-like foliage. Ideal Growing Conditions…
Published: August 2019 Black gram (Urad dal) plays a significant role in daily human diets, especially in India, where 32% of the global pulse cultivation area is located. In Tamil…
Karisal soil is known for retaining rainwater for extended periods, making it suitable for cultivating fruit trees. Fruit trees like sapota, Indian jujube, custard apple, wood apple, and tamarind thrive…
Published: April 2020 Ulundu (black gram) and Green Gram (mung bean) are short-duration crops maturing in 60-75 days and are grown in almost all districts of Tamil Nadu except Chennai,…
Published in May 2017 The Tamil people, known for their high cultural values and deep compassion, have always extended their kindness beyond humans to all living beings. They have lived…
Published: May 2017 Cashew, often referred to as the "gold of barren lands," was introduced to India from Brazil and was first cultivated along the coastal regions of Goa. India…
Published: April 2017 Mango cultivation has been practiced in our country for approximately 4,000 years. The mango, often referred to as the "king of fruits," holds a significant place in…
Removing deficiencies in the soil before planting crops can lead to better yields. The growth of crops depends on the nutrient levels in the soil. Therefore, the soil must have…
செய்தி வெளியான இதழ்: ஏப்ரல் 2017. புறங்கண்டு இகழாதே அகங்கண்டு களி பழம் அன்னாசி கண்டு பயமேன் அதன் சுவைப்பயன் கண்டு களி! நம் அன்றாட உணவுப் பயன்பாட்டில் கீரை, காய்களுக்கு அடுத்து, இயற்கை உணவுப் பொருள்களில் ஒன்றான பழங்கள் முக்கியப்…
செய்தி வெளியான இதழ்: 2017 மே. இந்த உலகுக்கு நாகரிகத்தையும், வாழ்க்கை நெறிகளையும் மட்டும் கற்றுக் கொடுத்தவன் மட்டுமல்ல, மனித நேயத்தையும் பறை சாற்றியவன் தமிழன். மனிதர்களைக் கடந்து, அனைத்து உயிர்களிடமும் அன்பு செலுத்தும் உயரிய பண்புக்குச் சொந்தக்காரன். ஆடுகளோடும் மாடுகளோடும்…
Spiny amaranth, also known as Mullukkeerai, belongs to the amaranth family. Named for its spines, it grows naturally in various regions. It is also known as "Kuppaik keerai," indicating its…
In Indian agriculture, weeds, pests, and plant diseases cause a loss of 1,480 million rupees annually, with 10-30% of this loss attributed to weeds. Today, labor availability for agricultural work…
Proteins essential for human nutrition are largely obtained from pulses. However, pulse production in our country was not sufficient to meet the demand, leading to the import of required pulses.…
Introduction In ancient times, agriculture was exclusively dependent on natural fertilizers. However, with the increasing population and the need to boost food production, chemical fertilizers were introduced. Over time, excessive…
Importance of Earthworms in Agriculture To ensure the vitality of soil for agriculture, it is essential to have soil teeming with life, specifically earthworms and microorganisms. Earthworms play a crucial…
Benefits of Integrated Farming Combining livestock farming with fish farming optimizes the use of water and land. Livestock waste serves as direct food for fish and indirect food by enriching…