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How to improve water retention in sandy soil?

How to improve water retention in sandy soil?
ट्रैक्टर ज्ञान द्वाराJul 27, 2026

Sandy soil is easy to cultivate and offers good drainage, but it struggles to hold water and nutrients. This often leads to frequent irrigation, poor crop growth, and reduced yields, especially during hot weather. Learning how to improve water retention in sandy soil can help farmers reduce water usage while

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महिला किसानों को मिलेगा ₹10,000 DBT बोनस

महिला किसानों को मिलेगा ₹10,000 DBT बोनस

देश की महिला किसानों के लिए एक बड़ी खबर है। नेशनल कोऑपरेटिव कंज्यूमर फेडरेशन ऑफ इंडिया ने आत्मनिर्भर दलहन स्कीम जारी की है जिसके अंतर्गत महिला किसानों को ₹10000 का बोनस दिया जाएगा और यह बोनस डीबीटी के जरिए सीधा उनके बैंक

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Corn Silage: What is it and why is it important for dairy farmers?

Corn Silage: What is it and why is it important for dairy farmers?

Corn silage has become one of the most valuable fodder options for dairy farmers because it provides nutritious feed throughout the year. As green fodder availability changes with the seasons, preserving maize as silage helps maintain a steady supply of quality feed

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Mixed farming vs monocropping: Which Is better?

Mixed farming vs monocropping: Which Is better?

Agriculture is a very important part of Indian economy and around 46% of the population depends on Agriculture. The choice of this farming system is significant as it will lead to different implications on crop productivity, soil health, farm sustainability, and farmer's

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Integrated pest management (IPM): A complete guide

Integrated pest management (IPM): A complete guide

Pests are one of the biggest challenges in agriculture, causing significant crop losses every year. While chemical pesticides can control pests quickly, their excessive use may harm beneficial insects, reduce soil health, and increase production costs. This is where Integrated Pest Management

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What is a soil profile? Layers, types, and importance

What is a soil profile? Layers, types, and importance

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful farming. While many farmers focus on fertilizers, irrigation, and crop selection, understanding the soil profile is equally important. A soil profile reveals how soil is arranged beneath the surface and helps determine its fertility, drainage,

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कृषि यंत्रों पर 50% सब्सिडी - जल्दी करें आवेदन!

कृषि यंत्रों पर 50% सब्सिडी - जल्दी करें आवेदन!

अगर आप अपनी खेती को आधुनिक बनाने और नए कृषि यंत्र सब्सिडी पर खरीदने की सोच रहे हैं, तो आपके लिए एक बड़ी खुशखबरी है। ई-कृषि यंत्र अनुदान पोर्टल पर चयनित जिलों के लिए आवेदन प्रक्रिया शुरू हो चुकी है। आइए जानते

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What is soil compaction? Signs, causes & prevention tips

What is soil compaction? Signs, causes & prevention tips

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful farming, but many farmers overlook one problem that silently reduces crop yields—soil compaction. When soil becomes compacted, it loses the space needed for air, water, and roots to move freely. As a result, crops struggle

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Who Needs an Agricultural License? Eligibility and Requirements

Who Needs an Agricultural License? Eligibility and Requirements

Starting an agriculture-related business in India involves more than having knowledge of farming or access to agricultural land. Depending on the type of activity, you may need an Agricultural License to operate legally. Whether you plan to sell seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, farm

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Mixed cropping vs intercropping: Which gives better returns?

Mixed cropping vs intercropping: Which gives better returns?

Indian farmers are constantly looking for farming methods that improve productivity while reducing risks. Two popular techniques that often come up are mixed cropping and intercropping. Although both involve growing more than one crop on the same field, they differ in planning,

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Direct Seeded Rice (DSR): Method, benefits, challenges & uses

Direct Seeded Rice (DSR): Method, benefits, challenges & uses

Rice is one of India's most important food crops, but traditional paddy cultivation requires large amounts of water and labour. With increasing water scarcity, rising labour costs, and changing weather conditions, many farmers are looking for more efficient farming methods. One such

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