Pearl farming is a lucrative business opportunity, slowly gaining momentum in the country. Although it is not new, people hardly took any interest in pearl farming until recently. Since the pandemic last year, pearl farming has piqued the interest of many as it requires limited human resources and the end product holds a high value.…
In today’s day and age, most businesses are moving online. The e-commerce sector is booming as consumers are switching to online shopping even for daily supplies. Online shopping has been appealing to customers by offering convenience and a personalized shopping experience. This shift in consumer behavior has also strengthened as a response to the safety…
Why is mushroom farming gaining popularity?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…
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…
India has been an agricultural nation since its inception. Our farmers have been the backbone of the nation, driving economic growth. But for years, farmers have been distressed, exposed to the vulnerabilities of nature, exploited by middlemen, and suffered because of laws that do not really help them grow. In a country like ours, the…
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…
For a country with 58% of its population’s livelihood depending on agriculture, it is saddening to see the plight of farmers in India. The same farmer who feeds the country is struggling to feed his family, as a direct result of the agrarian crisis. The statistics paint an even more disturbing picture as approximately 4…
The increasing globalization has over-extended the agricultural supply chain while expanding consumer choices. These longer than ever and more complex supply chains have given rise to some common problems. These problems include transparency, food safety, and traceability. Moreover, supply chains have become more prone to inefficiencies as it is almost impossible to detect bad actors…
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…