Business Of Agriculture Magazine - September - October 2018

In this issue

Before I talk about the content of this edition, I just want to put in prospective the natural calamity in Kerala and Nagaland. My heart goes to all those people affected in those flood ravaged regions.
In Kerala over 280,442 farmers have been affected by the flood.

Crop loss is about 45,988 hector worth Rs 10.7 billion (Free Press Journal)

The sheer magnitude of damage to human life, property and crops has been
overwhelming. Recovering from this disaster will be a herculean task for
both the Government and the people, who were rendered homeless. The
Farmers hoes today are multi-dimensional.

Partners In Precision Agriculture

The value proposition for a large farmer having more than 25 acres or 50 acres is completely different.

3 mins

Animal Conservation In Indian Agriculture

Bulls have been traditionally used as draught animals, while cows and buffaloes have been used for dairy

4 mins

Rural Liquid Fertilizers For Crop Nutrition

The big picture tells us that fertilisers are compounds given to plants to promote growth, and how they play a critical role in producing food.

5 mins

Protecting Soil Should Be Topmost Priority

Fertilisers are used to augment the organic nutrients present in the soil; Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K) and Phosphorus (P) provide the crop with a balanced diet.

3 mins

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Business Of Agriculture Magazine Description:

Agriculture contributes a substantial chunk to the GDP of India, yet there is no magazine dedicated to business of agriculture in India.

We, Business of Agriculture magazine, fulfill the existing gap by providing a platform for discourse on all aspects of agri-business. The Business of agriculture – inputs, produce and post harvest – will form the core of the magazine. The magazine will focus on the state of agriculture business, industry trends, business climate as well as highlight issues effecting the sector and the way forward.

Besides, the news and the views of the sector interviews with leading business honchos will find their way to the magazine.

The magazine will be read by business leaders, policy makers both at Centre and State Government level, financial institutions, social entrepreneurs amongst others.