In recent years, many urban gardeners, as well as small farmers, are venturing into mushroom farming as it is becoming a good choice for starting a profitable business. Mushrooms are known to be an excellent source of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, thus forming the key to a balanced diet. Given its immense health benefits, more…
The fact that so many profitable ventures have sprung up in the microgreens business is proof enough that this sector is booming. Given the pandemic and rising concern of health, consumers today are more health-conscious than ever before. More and more Indians today are ready to pay a premium for healthier alternatives and are thus…
A lot of progressive farmers today are no longer content to sell their produce, instead, they are looking for different business models to start a business. In India, there is an abundance of opportunities for such farmers who need a business model and start selling their products commercially after value addition. Being one of the…
The Coronavirus pandemic exposed the faultlines in the Indian agricultural market and food supply chain. Without a safety net or savings to fall back upon, the lockdown seemed like a dark nightmare for the farmers. Not just the farmers, but the consumers also weren’t left unexposed to the vulnerabilities in the agricultural supply chain. They…
Blockchain technology has been in existence for a long time. But it gained the attention of tech enthusiasts for its application in the finance industry. Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain has a wide range of applications. It has the potential to revamp many industries from real estate to healthcare, banking, and others. While several industries have started…
The dairy industry in India is growing at a rapid rate. It has grown at the rate of 6.4 percent in the last 4-5 years. And with increasing per capita consumption, high population, and rising health consciousness among the masses, its growth shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. This is why a…
Dairy farming is one of the most profitable businesses in the space of agri-business. If you are a dairy farmer or someone wanting to start a dairy farm, there are a lot of factors that are needed to be considered. One of the most important decisions to make while starting a dairy farm is the…
Dairy farming is one of the most challenging and complex industries in India. And with the increasing demand for dairy products, farmers need to adopt better techniques and technologies to increase their productivity. Dairy farming is not just about feeding cows, milking them, and selling milk but is more than that. To help you gain…
Dairy farming is on the rise in India, and it’s one of the most lucrative industries you can get into. Across the nation, India ranks number one in milk production. Unfortunately, there are many problems facing dairy farmers today that are making them lose money. The absence of a well-researched plan renders the business of…
India has the largest cattle and buffalo population in the world. It ranks first in this category with 33.38 per cent of the total world’s cattle population. However, its annual productivity per animal is far less than average, at 1777 kg versus 2699 kg worldwide. The dairy sector has emerged as one of the most…