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Often, people think that cash crops are some kind of seasonal food crops when they heard the name, and some think cash crops are non-food crops or those crops which produce money like leaves, etc.  If you are thinking that cash crops are just money-making crops then you are about to right track. Some people can't differentiate between food crops and cash crops. So let's understand what are they and how they are different from each other?  Difference between food crops and cash crops 1. Fundamental difference Almost every food crop is a cash crop but every cash crop is not a food crop. The above statement means that food crops can commercialize in the market in exchange for money but there are many non-food crops like cotton, cocoa, sugarcane, etc. those are not food crops that are also part of cash crops.  2. Economical prospects Food crops are the major portion of the agricultural economy that start contribution from season to season. But some cash crops can contribute to the

Can you imagine why eco-friendly methods in agriculture practices are increasing per year in the bigger and older countries? Greenhouse agriculture is a modern solution of agriculture that can apply on any scale of plant agriculture. Greenhouse farming is the best method of growing almost every kind of crop even in odd seasons on a fix land.  Glass greenhouse cost for 1 acre in India What is a glass greenhouse method of farming? Greenhouse farming works on the principle of arrangement of perfect atmosphere to grow crops inside a covered region.  This covered region may be of plastic sheets or glass sheets but it is certain that the covered region controls the temperature inside and provide a highly ideal atmosphere to grow crops. #Polyhouse farming is a kind of greenhouse farming that practices on a small scale.  Requirements to make a glass greenhouse To make solid glass housing/shed/walls: 1-inch thick glass plates to make walls and roof For temperature management: Exhaust fans an

Some people get suddenly excited by hearing the thumbnail or profit margin that people claim in hydroponic farming. Such people easily become ready to start their own hydroponic farming business at the commercial level. But sadly they don't know the truth of training, setup, investment, and profit margin in hydroponic farming. It is better to get at least a practical idea to start a hydroponic farming business.  The following will help you to get an idea of investment and setup cost(initial and per cycle) in hydroponic farming.  When we talk about Hydroponic farming, we can relate it with  eco-friendly methods of agriculture. Hydroponic farming setup cost/investment in India Hydroponic farming is soil-less vertical farming that is very helpful in urban agriculture. We use water mixture minerals necessary requirements that plants need. We don't use soil in hydroponic farming. Even in a small space, we can practice hydroponic farming.   Its like similar to the working of in a  pr

There was a time when Nuakhai was popular only in western Odisha, southern Chattisgarh, and Jharkhand. But today Nuakhai festival celebrates in more than 5 states of India. Nukhai Festival 2022 Nuakhai, which is a combination of the words Nua and Khai, which means New and Rice respectively. Collectively Nuakhai means new Rice.  People contribute their Newly harvested holy offering of Rice to their Totem and pray for the wellness of their upcoming crops and family wealth. Read about the method of Hydroponic farming setup in India. Tradition of Nuakhai Nuakhai is an agriculture-based Harvesting festival that celebrates in Western Odisha. In this festival, traditionally rural people of Western Odisha participate and show their respect towards their forefathers and ask for their blessings. On this day, people have fast for a day and wear new dresses.  It is popular that rural people make their food in brand new pots.  Learn how to grow the best and affordable green fodder for animals- Supe

Biofloc fish farming method is one of those methods in which the mortality rate of fish reduces to 1 to 2% maximum. It is a modern scientific method of raising fish. Instead of using pond culture for fish farming, Biofloc fish tank use. Biofloc fish farming is a process of raising fishes in which, fish can consume protein from their waste and care them from the effect of ammonia.  Biofloc fish farming In Biofloc fish farming method, a Biofloc fish tank is created for fishes in which they stay for at least 5 months. You don't need to invest much in their feed through the time of harvesting. Here we discussed the investment and profit estimation to make a biofloc tank and estimation till the end of first cycle of fishes.  There are many advantages of the Biofloc fish farming method as it cleans the water impurities for fish. It's a low-budget highly profitable method of raising fish.  Investment in the making of a Biofloc fish pond There are two phases of investment in biofloc fi

In those countries, where most of the economy depends on agriculture, Rabi and Kharif crops contribute most of it.  These crops can store for longer periods and fulfill the daily food demand of people.  In India, Rabi and Kharif crops cover most of agriculture and farmers' practice during the whole year. Difference between Kharif and  Rabi crops Here, we differentiated both Rabi and Kharif crops one by one according to their requirements, season of growing, and various other aspects.  What are Kharif crops? Let's understand Kharif crops by following terms- 1. Water consumption-  Kharif crops consume 1.5 to 2 times more water than any other crops. For this much water consumption, quality and type of soil for water holding are important. 2. Rain -  For Kharif crops, rain is necessary before cultivation and just after sowing of seeds, and then average after. Average rain for Kharif crops is ideal between 130 to 180 cm.  3. Humidity-  Humidity for Kharif crops is good till 50 to 70