STRAWBERRY FARMING
Beverages maker RockClimber plans to raise $5 million, aims Rs 100 crore turnover
RockClimber targets Rs 100 crore in sales, raising $5M for expansion and online growth. Launching energy drinks and focusing on quality, they have 140 distributors, mainly targeting the Middle East and Africa. Co-founder Deepak Poduval emphasizes farmer support, tech integration, and mobile fruit processing to overcome challenges like reluctant farmers and price volatility.
Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy
Satnam Singh was abandoned by his employer after a strawberry wrapping machine severed his arm in Lazio, near Rome, last month and died due to "copious bleeding", the ANSA news agency reported.
Drought gripping Morocco is bad omen for global food supplies
Facing severe droughts, Morocco's farming sector struggles with plummeting wheat yields, impacting fruit and vegetable exports and widening income disparities.
Indian farm worker dies in Italy without medical help after arm severed by machine
Satnam Singh, a 31-year-old Indian worker in Italy, tragically died after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery. His employer, Antonello Lovato, left him without medical assistance, resulting in his death. Italy's Minister of Labour, Marina Calderone, described the incident as an act of barbarity.
Best Jams in India for Fruity and Rich Breakfast Dishes (2024)
Are you looking for the best jams for your bread? If so, then continue reading this article where we have curated a list of the best jams in India. These jams are offered by some of the most popular brands in the market. Crafted using only the best ingredients, they can be the perfect partner to your breads.
Crunchy and Nutritious: Top 10 Cold Cereals for a Quick and Healthy Breakfast
Cold cereal can be a healthier and lighter alternative to traditional heavy and unhealthy breakfast options. Typically made from processed grains and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, cold cereal provides a nutritious start to your day without the excessive calories and fat found in many breakfast dishes. Its convenience and variety make it easy to customize with fresh fruits, nuts, or yogurt for added flavor and nutrients. If you're looking for a quick, balanced, and lighter breakfast, cold cereal is an excellent choice to help you stay energized and satisfied throughout the morning.
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Cannes 2024: From tender Malabar Parotta to fragrant Yakhni Pulao, the Cannes feast promises to be a foodie’s paradise!
The festival's beverage offerings will feature a tantalizing selection, including the Indian Single Malt Godawan, Vodka infused with Mahabaleshwar strawberries, and a Himalayan Old Fashioned meticulously prepared with Black Label, Godawan cherry cask, vanilla soda, and mint.
With strawberry and flower cultivation, parched Aravali in Rajasthan is solving its water problems
Cultivating strawberries, peas, and flowers in the arid southern region of Rajasthan is an oddity. But water conservation efforts by the Delhi-based DS Group are making a difference.
Organisers reveals eclectic line-up for 2024 Strawberry Festival; see full list here
The Wish Farms Soundstage is set to showcase an impressive lineup of musical talents, featuring blues and southern rock icons ZZ Top, country singer-songwriter Riley Green, hip-hop and R&B sensations the Black-Eyed Peas, classic rock legends Foreigner, Christian hip-hop and soul gospel artist Kirk Franklin, singer-songwriter Jordan Davis, and southern hip-hop artist Flo Rida.
MS Dhoni flaunts tractor driving skills, shares video of farming at Ranchi farmhouse on social media
MS Dhoni posted a video in which he could be seen practising tractor driving and indulging in farming-related tasks.
Mammoth Israeli strawberry becomes the heaviest and largest berry in the world
The titanic fruit weighs a whopping 289 grams.
Agritech startups: Think beyond organic, think hydroponics
Pelican Aeroponic is among two dozen farm startups that have come up over the past few years, with a promise of growing "better-than-organic" or "beyond-organic" fruits and vegetables in India.
Bill Gates' green tech fund bets on Silicon Valley farming robots
The company is putting that system to work at a 10,000-square foot greenhouse in Gilroy, California, where a self-driving robot named Grover moves pallets of Genovese Basil and a robotic arm system lifts the pallets for inspection.
CM Adityanath orders setting up of labs to certify organic farm produce at divisional level in state
Laying emphasis on organic farming, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said laboratories certifying organic agriculture products should be established at divisional levels in the state.
Strawberry fields forever : A crop of elite Indian farmers are inviting guests on day trips to their organic farms
People across age categories have an opportunity via either free or paid visits to these farms to come and learn about a healthier way of living – and better appreciate the farm and organic produces.
From beach clean-ups to wildlife conservation: Eco-conscious activities to enjoy on Yoga Day
This year's theme is ‘Climate Action’.
A pick of blueberries in Panchgani: will the Canadian touch be there?
The karonda fruit growing below Panchgani probably as many health benefits, but no one has invested in proving them.
A soil-free success: Aquaponic agriculture on the rise
Aquaponic and hydroponic methods of agriculture are gaining popularity at a time when traditional farming is becoming non-remunerative, water increasingly scarce and soil less fertile.
Strawberries sweeter in sugarcane belt
The 26-year-old Yogesh Saini, who is also a Class X dropout, claims to have stumbled upon a unique idea that is helping him earn a fortune.
The big farm-to-fork idea that cuts wastage, ups farmer income
By taking control of complete supply chain, and not just last-mile delivery like most agri-tech startups, Waycool has created a sustainable model in the fresh-produce business.
Jain Irrigation Systems's food division launches 1st branded retail product
The company has already set up plans to expand to rest of Maharasthra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other states within next six months, it added.
DFPCL targets Rs 1,000 crore revenue from farm business in 5 yrs
DFPCL is eyeing a combined revenue of Rs 1,000 crore from ABFS division and its joint venture firm Desai Foods and Vegetables in five years.
Professionals scouting for land to turn farmers despite stringent restrictions
According to Section 79A of Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, you can purchase land for agricultural purposes only if (a) you are an agricultural worker by profession.
BFL Corp Group makes an entry into integrated food processing
Bhanu Farms has set up an IQF (individual quick freezing) fruits and vegetable processing plant with full cold chain in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Youngsters leave cushy jobs to take up farming
The recent uptrend in commodity prices-be it vegetables, tea, cotton or crops-is attracting a new generation of agriculturists.
Rice growers in Satara Belt work without middlemen
Rice growers in the Satara Belt sell their produce directly to consumers in cities, without involving any middlemen.
Invest in farms & sell produce for profit online
There is no monsoon trauma and land reforms at FarmVille; you can go on buying land if you have the money.
Facebook app FarmVille a global hit
Launched on Facebook and other popular social networking sites on June 19, FarmVille has already brought out the rural instincts of some 35 million internet users around the world, including hundreds in India.
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