It is perhaps not known to many that Bharat is the second largest producer of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in the world. The top five states with the highest area under cultivation and production are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This rabi crop is grown extensively in the potato clusters of Indore,... Continue Reading →
Madhya Pradesh, a pioneer in organic, zero and natural farming has in recent years developed a formidable reputation in the country as a leader in agricultural production and food processing. This state has eleven agro - climatic zones which favour the cultivation of multitude of crops, vegetables, fruits, aromatic and medicinal plants and flowers throughout... Continue Reading →
It is perhaps not known to many that Bharat is the second largest producer of green peas in the world contributing a little more than 15 percent to the total production. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh have the highest area under cultivation and production in the country. ... Continue Reading →
Bharat is the world’s largest producer of guava with the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar having the highest area under cultivation and average annual production. It is estimated that guava (Psidium guajava) is the fourth most important fruit crop after mango, banana and orange. Known locally as jamaphal, the humble guava is... Continue Reading →
Bhind district prone to drought and very less rainfall has in recent years become the hub for bajra and jowar cultivation. Small and marginal farmers who were highly dependent on rainwater for their farmlands for decades decided to shift to cultivating millets that would survive in these harsh climatic conditions and arid and semi -... Continue Reading →
It is perhaps not known to many that Madhya Pradesh has the highest area under organic farming in the country with an extensive system that includes warehouses, cold storages, markets and micro food processing plants in place to boost the farmers' income, increase export potential and develop value - added products. Each district has its... Continue Reading →
Bharat is the second largest producer of orange in the world contributing a little over 13 percent to the total production. Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Haryana are the top - ranking states with the highest area under cultivation and production in the country. In fact, Madhya Pradesh alone contributes over 32 percent... Continue Reading →
The sacred land of Ujjain is dotted with ancient temples and is renowned for its history, literature, art and architecture. This former capital of Avanti Kingdom is the divine land of the legendary king Maharajadhiraja Vikramaditya, Mahakavi Kalidasa and others. Besides the glorious heritage that has been mentioned in countless texts and treatises, Ujjain... Continue Reading →
Datia, a revered land since the ancient days is one of the most important districts of Madhya Pradesh dotted with beautiful Hindu temples dating back to the Vedic Period. This district has been held in high esteem by literary giants, philosophers, saints, sages, yogis, tapasvis and poets for its spiritual and religious potency. This sacred land... Continue Reading →
Dhar district is one of the largest districts of Madhya Pradesh renowned for its excellent agricultural produce. Over the years, Dhar's soybean, maize, rabi onion, chilli, pomegranate, wheat, garlic, green peas, banana, cotton, tomato, ginger, pulses and custard apple in particular have been in great demand in the markets of Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra... Continue Reading →
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