Dear readers, We are glad to release the April issue of Times of Agriculture magazine, focusing on Agritech startups. In this issue, Raj Yadav, founder of Gramik, shares his views on how he started his journey from selling tea to now being part of one of the leading agritech startups in the country. Gramik is the leading agritech startup revolutionizing agriculture practices, bringing efficiency and prosperity to rural communities. The emergence of agritech startups in India signifies a new era and hope. These initiatives are not only benefiting farmers with new technological advancements but ..read more

In the ocean of the fungal world, Only 5% of 14000 species of mushroom are considered an edible mushroom. Shimeji mushroom (Hypsizygus tessulates ) which belongs to an edible mushroom native to East Asia and is also grown in  Japan, Europe, Canada north America, etc., grown in beech trees, cottonwoods, maples, elms, etc. trees that are famous for its unique flavor, aroma, and texture. Readers will get a clear-cut idea of how to grow shimeji mushroom indoors as well as outdoors through this article. Enthusiastic gardeners can grow shimeji mushrooms at home and make a profitable business. W ..read more

Gardens are often pictured as spacious open spaces where there is ample sunlight. We always succeed in picking the most beautiful plants for these spaces. But there are shady spots in a garden that we often avoid because we don’t know what to do with them. But what if I told you that certain plants thrive in these moist, shady conditions where no other plant can survive?  Ferns are just the plants you need! So, what are Ferns? Ferns or Polypodiophytes, are a group of plants that do not have a flower or seed and reproduce with the help of spores. They do not have well-defined leaves and in ..read more

A mushroom, commonly known as a toadstool, is the fleshy fruiting body of Fungi that contains spores that are units of reproduction in Fungi. Among these wonderful organisms, one such mushroom is the Gucchi mushroom also called the Morel mushroom which has numerous health benefits. Gucchi mushrooms are wild mushrooms that are easily recognized by their spongy, perforated, yellowish-white caps. Gucchi mushroom benefits are infamous and understanding them unlocks the doors to a healthy and prosperous life. Today we will look at various Gucchi mushroom benefits in depth in this article. Gucchi Mu ..read more

Lavender is the favorite color for most people so is the lavender plant. Before getting into the topic of lavender plant benefits, let us know what and how exactly a lavender looks like. Most of us are unaware of the fact that lavender is one of the most luxurious colors in any industry, this is because there exists huge complexity in the extraction of its dye. The lavender color is usually a fine blend of purple and white. This color is often mistaken with the purple color which has a dark tinge.   The lavender plant is mainly cultivated to extract dye but apart from this it is also put ..read more

Plants are the gift of nature, Without plants nature is incomplete. There are various types of plants on the earth according to their appearance, size, place of growth, shape, etc. Herbs, shrubs, and trees are categorized on the basis of their growth habit. We will discuss the difference between herbs and shrubs in this article briefly. What is Herbs? Herbs are small terrestrial non-woody plants that bear leaves, stems, flowers, fruits, and all plant parts, desired for their aromatic and medicinal properties, and can grow as perennials, biennials, or annuals has a great significance on the eco ..read more

If there is one hobby that everyone wants to do or is excited to do, it is gardening. But there is something that gives us more joy than enjoying your home garden on a quiet weekend:- nurturing and maintaining it. This is where the role of garden tools comes in. These are straightforward tools that are used for maintaining your home gardens.  Today we are here with a list of the most popular and essential gardening tools and their uses with pictures one must have in his house. Garden Tools and Their Uses Garden tools, based on their utility can be broadly classified into Use   ..read more

Have you heard about IoT in Agriculture? IoT means Internet of Things, mainly refers to the total network of all the interconnected devices that can assist in communication and data exchange with one another over the internet itself. A device here can be anything ranging from a small sensor to any smart appliance which would be carefully embedded in various infra tools. The main concept here is to collect the data and transmit it to another device that can receive the data would interact with them without any human intervention. How does this contribute to the well-being of the agriculture sec ..read more

HF cow, the short form for Holstein Friesian is the cattle breed that comes to your mind when you think about dairy cattle breeds. Such is the dominance of this breed in the dairy industry, that it has become an international dairy breed found in every commercial dairy farm in the world.  Perhaps you may know the appearance of these animals more than its name. HF cows are beautiful animals with black and white coat colors. These cows are like celebrity among dairy cow breeds. They are featured in the packages of dairy products like milk, butter, ghee, curd, etc. grazing on lush green past ..read more

Greetings friends. March Issue -Times of Agriculture Magazine has been released focusing on Ai in Agriculture. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, and indeed, through the miraculous invention of Artificial Intelligence, the agricultural world is witnessing astonishing transformations in this age, leaving everyone amazed. Just like every time, Times of Agriculture magazine has brought important information for you on the contribution of Artificial Intelligence in the field of agriculture in its latest issue. In this, a new revolution has come to the agricultural world, which c ..read more