Namaste, I am a new farmer and in the process of setting up a farm land from scratch in Sira, Karnataka. This region is known as Balayu Seeme which means much dryer than Malnad regions of Karnataka. I have identified lemon as one of the main commercial crops (approx. 1,000 trees) I should be growing. Can fellow farmers in this forum please comment on the following: Which variety of lemons is recommended to grow at scale? How does one go about marketing produce when the trees start yielding fruits? I want to understand the market before I commit to growing at such a scale. Any help would be m ..read more

Hi, It seems like India has an extensive sugarcane breeding program. I am wondering if anyone has the ability to ship a few named varieties to the US? Specifically looking for can for juicing. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Can you please suggest if the rates given are reasonable? And how much discount I can ask the vendor during finalizing the quote. Also is there any check list to follow up with vendor. Please suggest on all above points urgently. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

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Looking for a partner to develop a farm house which I already have to a revenue making business from farming, aquaculture, animal husbandry etc. Location: Kerala State, District Kollam Area 2 - 3 Acres, Near by Back water Intrested parties contact Mobil e: 00919072519279 More details if required please email: anipillai2@googlemail.com 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Buy My Farm is offering land for sale in Costa Rica under 50K. Don’t miss the chance. Features: Size: 67 ha farm for sale in Costa Rica. 40 ha is suitable for mechanized crops. Location: QC2C+V9, Provincia de Alajuela, Los Chiles, Costa Rica. Superb location right on the main road. Type: Organic farm with fertile soil and abundant water sources Infrastructure: Well-maintained facilities including housing, storage, and utilities Cultivation: Currently cultivating Pineapple Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices and organic certification Amenities: Close proximity to amenities such as markets ..read more

I have attached pictures taken on 15th March at my farm after attempting to excavate some earth to test for water sources. We could get water at around 4-6ft depth as seen in the picture. This is a low-lying field which used to be cultivated for paddy a decade ago but left fallow for many years. The soil structure is very loose and I am not sure the bunds will be able to hold one monsoon season and may dissolve and collapse as water saturates. Attached are some pictures of the bund created on 1st day with the excavator. The water in the picture is ground water source and it has not rained in ..read more

Hi, I am back with a question…we are planning to.have 9*9 areca plantation on our one acre and going with drip irrigation. Can people please pour in your suggestions or recommendation for the following question how often they have to be replaced because of rat bite or peacock bites basically we want to know if we should go with a cheap pipe and replace every year or go with good quality pipe with 5 year warranty Please help 7 posts - 5 participants Read full topic ..read more

Hi Organic Enthusiasts and farmers, We are producer of large scale organic compost and vermicompost, we have a huge waste processing plant in the outskirts of Bangalore, we have daily production of high quality composts(in tonnes). Currently selling to whole sellers, we want to connect with end users to supply regularly at competitive rate. we are providing with packages (starting from 5 Kgs) and have all required certification and licenses. We are also looking for small garden or terrace garden hobbyists for regular supply in and around Bangalore. Kindly connect with your requirement, looking ..read more

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