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E-commerce in the agriculture industry

E-commerce  provide farmers an alternative source of promoting and marketing agricultural products. E-commerce is spread over a wide geographical area. It also gives additional profit to farmers. E-commerce is a online platform to sell the agricultural products directly to customer, business and Government. Using e-commerce platform the farmer gets high profit and the customers get the products with low price. Usually , e-commerce is the process of doing business over the Internet.  E-commerce includes all the essential components of commerce. The benefits of E-Commerce -Transaction cost is very low -Purchase is high -Direct sales to hotels and other food industry                         -Direct sales to big industries, hospitals and education institutes etc.,

GREEN HOUSE FARMING

If you are interested in growing plants which cannot survive in a particular area, then you may try Green house farming. Green house is a type of farming in which a structure made of glass or a transparent material is built to protect the plants from extreme or adverse environmental condition. Here, high quality crops can be grown in such a way to meet the market demands and also different varieties can be produced . In order to grow the plants, plenty of light is usually required. Drip irrigation is commonly made use. Reliability of the crop is maintained by this method. There are variety of green houses based on covering material, shape, structure and environmental conditions. Thermal screens must be used for controlling the shade. Let's start green house farming and bring gardening to a new level!!!

Neera- A coconut drink

Neera- A coconut drink Neera is the value added product from coconut. Neera is healthy and non alcoholic drink from coconut. We produce more by-products from neera. Neera is rich in sugars, minerals (Potassium, magnesium, zinc, Iron and more) and Vitamins. Neera can be stored for long duration in normal temperature. Neera is good for digestion, urinary problems and liver diseases. Neera is good for diabetic patients. We can produce no of products from neera like ·          Palm Syrup ·          Palm sugar ·          Palm honey ·          Palm jaggery ·          Soft drinks ·          Cookies ·          Chocolates

Coconut farming

Coconut is found to be one of the main agricultural commodity. Coconut farming has seen a huge history in our country. Coconut is usually a profitable farming. Nearly 100 coconut trees are planted in a hectare of land. It is easy to plant a coconut tree. All we need to do is to get  a fresh coconut falling from a tree and soaking it in water for some days (mostly 2-3) and then transferring it to the soil. For proper growth and higher yield of coconuts, there must be spacing between the plants. Pre-monsoon season is ideal for planting these seedlings. These plants must be well irrigated. Inter cropping can also be done in coconut farms. There are many health benefits of coconut. It helps in rehydration and to increase our body's metabolism. Even it helps to increase our energy expenditure so that we can burn more fat. Drink coconut water, burn your fat faster!!!

Organic Farming

Hi Friends, let me share a few words about Organic farming. Obviously, we would have come across this word. Yeah! it is of course a traditional method of growing crops or plants without much usage of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. The credit goes to our ancestors for starting up this kind of  farming. Only green manures and composts are used here to produce food crops which are healthier & natural. It is a very holistic method which improves fertility and sustainability of the soil. Besides satisfying the human needs, it helps to ensure ecological balance to maintain biodiversity. Organic crops are rich in nutrients and there are many health benefits too. I guess most of us have our own gardens, lawns and back yards. So, let us take an initiative to adopt this very useful traditional farming method. I suggest everybody to try our level best to support small organic farms.

Agri Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation is the system in which supply of water takes place in controlled manner. In drip irrigation water is supplied through network of pipes. Drip irrigation saves 40% to 60% water,yield also increases and drip irrigation is suitable for all types of soil.  The major problems faced by farmers are huge investment and damages due to animals and other sources. Drip irrigation plays an important role in water management. we can utilize water to a maximum level. Water wastage is reduced by using drip irrigation. Advantages of drip irrigation are High yield Water saving Weed growth is low Energy saving Low pesticide usage plants are healthy

Soil and Agriculture

     Maintaining soil quality is very important for agriculture. Soil quality is maintained through organic farming.In this organic farming we use all the waste from animals and from farm. The reason why we are going for organic  farming is to maintain soil quality. This organic farming reduces the pollution caused by fertilizer and pesticide. Organic farming also improves the potential growth in production with minimum cost. Organic farming is also eco friendly. Organic farming is good for soil and agriculture.