Water saving Aerobic Paddy Paustic-9 to combat climate vulnerability Background Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important cereal crop of India. In Karnataka, about 55–60% of the rice is grown under puddled system and the rest is under a rainfed situation. Traditional rice cultivation method is [...]Read more →
Tomato Hybrid Arka Abedh –A game changer for the farmer’s Income Background information about farmer field: The farmers of Pavagada taluk have been growing Pomegranate crop since many years. From 2016 onwards, Pomegranate crop susceptible to many pest & diseases and loss is more than 60 per [...]Read more →
Participatory Seed production with KVK for Higher income Arka Prasana Ridge gourd Seed production plot Background: Seed is critical input in Agriculture, and the availability of Quality seed plays a major role in sustainable yield as well as income of the family. Large number of Vegetable [...]Read more →
Bountiful harvest in Mango cultivation Introduction: In recent years mango cultivation has taken a back seat in crop preference in Karnataka, as only a few farmers are bold enough to cultivate mango crop in large areas. Though there are many reasons such as strong and hot [...]Read more →
Success story of Mushroom grower Background: Mushrooms are gradually becoming popular as they are rich in minerals, vitamins, very low on fat and sugar. They are good source of protein and contain many essential amino acids. It is also known to have medicinal value and certain varieties [...]Read more →
Doubling Farmers Income in Arecanut with intercrops and nutrient management The arecanut palm is the source of common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or supari. In India it is extensively used and is very much linked to religious practices. India is the largest producer of [...]Read more →
High density planting in banana boosting the banana grower’s profit HDP in Grand Naine variety Most of the farmers opined that banana is a highly risky crop for the small land holders. A few institutes have released different technologies for increasing the productivity of banana. High density [...]Read more →
Multiple Cropping with Poly mulch and Drip Irrigation – A story worth to emulate Smt.Saroja is a progressive women farmer from Devarayapatna village of Tumkauru district, Karnataka. She has graduated from Tumakauru and now grows vegetables and flowers in an area of 2 acres along with her [...]Read more →
Onion Variety Arka Kalyan boosted farmers income Onion (Allium cepa L.) is grown for both domestic consumption and export. Tumakuru district productivity (140 q/ha) is much lower than state productivity (180 q/ha), attributed partly to Bellary Red variety of onion which is predominantly grown. Delayed onset of [...]Read more →
Onion Variety: Arka Kalyan – A gain to garner 1. Situation analysis/Problem statement: Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the important commercial vegetable crops grown in India for both domestic consumption and export. In Tumakuru district of Karnataka state, Bellary Red variety of onion is predominantly [...]Read more →
