nashik floriculture Archives - Agriculture Novel

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 27, 2026 • 1 min read

Koalas nearly went extinct before humans arrived, DNA study reveals

A major DNA study has rewritten the koala's evolutionary story, revealing that the species suffered a dramatic population collapse about 100,000 years…

Growing Sorghum in the Indus Valley: Practical Guide

A hands-on guide to growing sorghum in the Indus Valley: choose varieties, prepare soil, manage water and nutrients, control pests and diseases, and harvest for best yield and quality.

Growing Elephant Foot Yam (Suran) in the Gangetic Plains

A practical, step-by-step guide to producing elephant foot yam (suran) in the Gangetic Plains. Covers site selection, planting material, crop management, pest control and post-harvest handling.

Sweet Potato in Cotton Districts: Practical Growing Guide

A hands-on guide for growers in cotton-producing regions who want to add sweet potato: choose varieties suited to the climate, manage rotation and residues, and follow practical planting, care, and storage steps.

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Elephant Foot Yam (Suran) Farming in Ludhiana: Practical Guide

A hands-on guide for Ludhiana growers on selecting soil, land preparation, planting, maintenance and harvest of elephant foot yam (suran) with field-ready tips to improve corm quality.

How to Grow Pearl Millet (Bajra) in Nagpur: Complete Guide

A hands‑on guide for Nagpur growers on establishing productive pearl millet (bajra) crops under local climatic and soil conditions, with practical field tips from land prep to harvest.

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 27, 2026 • 6 min read

Java Plum (Jamun) Farming Guide for Uttar Pradesh

A hands‑on guide to establishing and managing jamun (Java plum) orchards in Uttar Pradesh, covering site selection, planting, husbandry, pests and value‑addition. Practical steps for profitable production.

Sorghum (Jowar) Farming in Tamil Nadu: Practical Guide

A pragmatic, field-proven guide to growing sorghum (jowar) in Tamil Nadu covering land preparation, sowing windows, fertiliser plans, pest checks, harvest and post-harvest handling. Emphasis on simple interventions that protect yield in rainfed and irrigated situations.

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 27, 2026 • 6 min read

How to Grow Jackfruit (Kathal) in Kutch: Complete Guide

A hands-on guide for farmers in Kutch to establish and manage jackfruit (kathal) orchards, covering climate, varieties, propagation, planting, nutrition, pest control and harvesting.

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 27, 2026 • 6 min read

Jackfruit (Kathal) Farming in India’s Rice Bowl

A practical, step-by-step guide for establishing and managing jackfruit (kathal) in India’s rice-growing regions. Covers soil, planting, care, pests, harvest and marketing tips.

Sorghum Guide for Punjab: Varieties, Pests and Profit

A practical, field-proven guide to growing sorghum in Punjab. Covers variety choice, sowing, nutrient and water management, pest and disease control, harvesting and marketing tips.

Ranjeet Natarajan • July 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Elephant Foot Yam (Suran) Farming in Delta Districts

A hands-on guide for delta district growers on soil selection, land preparation, sowing, crop management, pest control, and harvesting elephant foot yam (suran) to improve tuber quality and returns.