India’s mango exports faced significant challenges this season due to unseasonal May rains, which severely impacted Alphonso yields in the Konkan belt. According to Ekram Hussain, an exporter of fresh fruits & vegetables, the rains led to a 20-30% decline in Alphonso output, compounded by a post-ripening disorder that resulted in customer rejections. However, Karnataka’s […]

Developing Mindset for Success through Education : Research highlights the importance of cultivating psychological and cognitive traits essential for entrepreneurial success or success in a job. Studies show that structured educational interventions, particularly those emphasizing resilience and risk management, can effectively enhance these traits. By incorporating resilience training, risk management skills, and opportunistic decision-making techniques, […]

Agri tourism offers a new economic opportunity in rural areas, contributing to rural development and the macro economy. It can be categorized into four types: 1. Farm Stay 2. Farm Catering 3. Farm Tours 4. Farm Retailing Benefits – Complementary/supplementary income source for farmers – Main income source for young entrepreneurs in rural areas – […]

Micro farming is defined, among other things, as a scientific method of sustainable farming on small or medium sized lands situated in rural or remote urban areas. People living in such places might have lands adjacent to their residences or at a place nearby their dwelling places. These vacant lands usually remain useless since the […]

You might have heard about this term before but what does it really mean? It’s a fundamental question that has a simple answer. Any food to be defined as “True Food“, must have the following characteristics. Naturally grown produce that can satisfy the hunger of the general population. Rich in natural nutrients which can help […]