Own a Farm https://ownafarm.in We Connect Farmland Buyers and Sellers Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:17:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ownafarm.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Own-a-Farm-Main-Logo-2-32x32.png Own a Farm https://ownafarm.in 32 32 Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR) https://ownafarm.in/hyderabad-regional-ring-road-rrr/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:17:22 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2512 Hyderabad’s Inner Ring Road (IRR) spanning 50km around the city has been a catalyst for the real estate industry’s growth, while the radial roads linking IRR and the 150km Outer Ring Road (ORR) have propelled the sector to new heights. Investors have reaped significant returns from lands between these key areas. The upcoming Regional Ring Road (RRR), stretching 340km and connecting radial roads with the ORR, is set to create lucrative opportunities for real estate businesses once again.

Covering 7 districts, 70 mandals, and 1380 villages, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) stands as the largest Urban Development Authority in India. With plans to incorporate all mandals and villages within and surrounding the RRR into the HMDA, the real estate industry is poised for a substantial boost and holistic development across Hyderabad’s regions. Investing around the Regional Ring Road now presents a prime opportunity for substantial profits post-completion.

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FORESTS AND PLANTATION FARMS ARE THE NATURAL AIR PURIFIERS AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CARBON SINK ON EARTH: https://ownafarm.in/forests-and-plantation-farms-are-the-natural-air-purifiers-and-one-of-the-largest-carbon-sink-on-earth/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:51:27 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2503 Warmer temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature. This poses many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. Humans have increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 47 percent since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. As a result, our average annual global temperature has risen by 2 degrees, which has, in turn, driven temperature extremes, decreased snow and sea ice cover, intensifying natural disasters, and changing habitat ranges for plants and animals.

Nearly all land areas are seeing more hot days and heat waves presently. 2024 Summer was one of the hottest years on record in India. Changes in temperature cause more severe and frequent storms. Deserts are expanding, reducing land for growing food. Many people now face the threat of not having enough water on a regular basis. The ocean soaks up most of the heat from global warming, this melts ice sheets and raises sea levels. The ocean also absorbs carbon dioxide, keeping it from the atmosphere, more carbon dioxide makes the ocean more acidic. Climate change poses risks to the survival of species on land and in the ocean. These risks increase as temperatures climb. Forest fires, extreme weather, and invasive pests and diseases are among many threats.

                            Changes in climate and increases in extreme weather events where people cannot grow or find sufficient food are among the reasons behind a global rise in hunger and poor nutrition, increase diseases and deaths, and make it difficult for health care systems. Fisheries, crops, and livestock may be destroyed or become less productive. Heat stress can diminish water and grasslands for grazing. Weather-related disasters displace 2.3 crore people a year, leaving many more vulnerable to poverty. Climate change impacts are seen throughout every aspect of the world we live in. However, climate change impacts are uneven across the country and the world — even within a single community, climate change impacts can differ between neighborhoods or individuals.

                            The projections of a climate change-impacted future are not inevitable. Experts believe there is still time to avoid the most negative of outcomes by limiting warming offsite link and reducing emissions to zero as quickly as possible. Reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases will require investment in new technology and infrastructure, which will spur job growth. Additionally, lowering emissions will lessen harmful impacts to human health, saving countless lives and billions of dollars in health-related expenses.

Growing forests and plantation farms can significantly help mitigate climate change because trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, through carbon sequestration and effectively reducing the amount of greenhouse gases present, thus helping to slow down global warming; therefore, expanding forest areas is considered a key strategy to combat climate change. Forests store large amounts of carbon in their biomass, effectively removing carbon dioxide from the air. Deforestation causes stored carbon released back into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Besides carbon sequestration, forests also regulate rainfall patterns, protect water resources, prevent soil erosion and provide habitats for biodiversity by balancing echo system.

The average tree absorbs an average of 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, of carbon dioxide per year for the first 20 years. The results here are saying that there is a range between 4.5 and 40.7 tons of Carbon Dioxide removed per year per hectare during the first 20 years of tree growth.

Recent Landsat satellite-based analyses show that close to 400 million hectares (988 million acres) of forests have been disturbed in this century alone (2000-2017), either by human activities or through droughts and fires. The international research team, led by Jean-Francois Bastin of ETH-Zurich in Switzerland, used direct measurements of forest cover around the world to create a model for estimating Earth’s forest restoration potential by government and private land owners by plantation farms. They found Earth’s ecosystems could support another 900 million hectares (2.2 billion acres) of forests and plantation farms, 25 percent more forested area and plantation farms than we have now. By planting more than a half trillion trees, the authors say, we could capture about 205 gigatons of carbon (a gigaton is 1 billion metric tons), reducing atmospheric carbon by about 25 percent. That’s enough to negate about 20 years of human-produced carbon emissions at the current rate, or about half of all carbon emitted by humans since 1960.

                                     Sassan Saatchi, a senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, believes reforestation has some merit. He says there’s potential for using reforestation, afforestation and growing plantation farms as a climate mitigation tool and cautions for more advanced technologies for decreasing fossil fuel emissions.

                                     A recent USDA Forest Service study found that forest managers have the opportunity to enhance the carbon sequestration capabilities of existing forests by planting trees and supporting plantation farms. According to the study, the federal government currently has the infrastructure to produce and plant about 65 million seedlings per year while state and private actors have the capacity to produce and plant about 1.1 billion seedlings per year. Combined, the 1.2 billion trees planted could sequester between 16 million and 28 million tons of carbon dioxide a year. This equals the amount of energy used to power between 1.8 million and 3.2 million homes in one year. Altogether, forests and plantation farms in the U.S. offset about 16 percent or three decades worth of greenhouse gas emissions emitted from cars, trucks, power plants, and other sources in country.

China has announced an ambitious plan to plant trees over 73.78 million hectares between 2020 and 2050, increase forest cover to 25 % by 2030. In 2023, the country built and upgraded 34,000 hectares of urban green space, increased the green coverage ratio of villages to 32.01 percent, and conducted highway greening of over 80,000 km. About 3.998 million hectares of forest were planted in the country, higher than the 3.83 million hectares of afforestation seen in 2022, and 4.379 million hectares of degraded grassland were restored.

Thick forests and plantation farms provided a substantial source of revenue. Last year, the output value of China’s forestry and grassland industry reached 9.28 trillion yuan (about 1.31 trillion U.S. dollars), up 2.3 percent year on year, and more than 2.531 billion trips were recorded in ecotourism.

Indian government has committed to increasing forest cover to five million hectares by 2030. This will help sequester an additional 2.5–3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030.

India has a long tradition of community participation in forest restoration, including the Chipko movement in the 1970s. India aims to increase its forest cover from 23% to 33% of its land area by 2030. According to the 2024 India State of Forest Report (ISFR), India’s forest cover increased by 1,540 square kilometers between 2019 and 2024, and is now 21.71% of the country’s total geographical area. However, the National Forest Policy of India states that the ideal percentage of forest cover to maintain ecological stability is at least 33%.

                                                 As of March 2024, the Telangana Forest Department announced that the state’s forest area will increase from 24.05% to 33%, in line with the National Forest Policy of 1988. The department is taking several steps to increase the forest cover. Based on the interpretation of IRS Resource sat-2 LISS III satellite data of the period Nov 2017 to Jan 2018, the Forest Cover in the State is 20,582.31 sq km which is 18.36 % of the State’s geographical area. In terms of forest canopy density classes, the State has 1,608.24 sq km under Very Dense Forest (VDF), 8,787.13 sq km under Moderately Dense Forest (MDF) and 10,186.94 sq km under Open Forest (OF). Forest Cover in the State has increased by 163.31 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in ISFR 2017. As of 2023,the State has reported extent of recorded forest area (RFA) 26,904 sq km which is 24.00% of its geographical area. The reserved, protected and unclassed forests are 75.65%, 22.07% and 2.28% of the recorded forest area in the State respectively.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments are supporting private land owners to grow and sell plantation farms in small parcels. In Telangana total 225000 hectares of various plantation farms are being grown for various types of  income sources by land owners. Around Hyderabad 5000 Acres of plantation farms are being grown for long term returns by various ventures.         

Forest ecosystems and private Plantation Farms are the largest land-based carbon sink on Earth.   

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FUTURE SPACE CITY https://ownafarm.in/future-space-city/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:26:55 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2493 In 1950 Dr.B R Ambedkar chairman of the drafting committee of the India Constitution proposed designating the city of Hyderabad as the second capital of India because of its amenities and strategic central location. 

Presently Bengaluru and Hyderabad names are in a row for the second capital of India. Both cities are cosmopolitan in nature, resistant to nature disasters, IT and Biotech industries, startups, safety, leisure options, best transportation facilities, military cantonment, Defence companies, Space Centers, land availability, large water bodies and other strategic positions. 

In 2004 international airport bidding fueled developments towards NH 44, from then Hyderabad is expanding organically towards Bengaluru highway. 

Establishments around Bengaluru highway:

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad. 

Jeeyar Medical services and college, Ramanuja Statue of Equality and ashram in Muchintala.

Kanha Shanti Vanam, Shri Ramchandra Mission centre in Chegur.

Jahangir Peer (JP) Dargha, Kothur. 

Symbiosis University, Mamidpally. 

Industries:

Johnson & Johnson, NATCO, HUL, MSN, Asian Paints, Haldiram, LV Prasad Eye Research Institute, Microsoft Data Centre,  ISRO NRSC and IT SEZ.

Budget Allocations:

1.Highway expansion 6 lanes from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, industrial corridor expressway, for overall highways, 2.78 Lakhs Crores. 

2.An industrial corridor with 15,000 Crores. 

3.High Speed Rail from Hyderabad to Bengaluru with 30,000 Crores.

4.GHMC and HUDA developments with 10000 Crores.

5.Proposed 352km Regional Ring Road with 20,000 Crores.

6.Proposed 60 radial roads connecting Inner, outer and regional ring roads.

5.Department of Space allocation 13,042Crores, for ISRO-NRSC 560 Crores.

SPACE INDUSTRY:

The Indian Space economy is $9 Billion, with a 2% share in the global space economy, 400 companies operating in the Indian Space industry.

The National Remote Sensing Agency(NRSC) with headquarters in Hyderabad analyses satellites and space data. NRSC in Shadnagar is the biggest centre spread over 350 Acres. Shadnagar is going to be the future Space hub.

Real Estate:

Bengaluru highway is a hub for residential plots, investment plots and farm plots. Most business happens around Shadnagar and Balanagar. 

In 2023 a total of 42,000 plots were registered in Shadnagar, Farooqnagar and Balanagar mandals. In August, 2024 total 2350 plots were registered in these three mandals.

ISRO-NRSC in Annaram, Shadnagar is going to be the future Space City and people’s habits towards suburbs with green belt creates huge demand for housing facilities on Bengaluru highway.

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PROSPEROUS ROUTE TO INVEST: MAHABUBNAGAR TO RAICHUR ROAD https://ownafarm.in/prosperous-route-to-invest-mahabubnagar-to-raichur-road/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 02:48:39 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2278 Urban earning community is investing more on agriculture lands and in farmland plots which are having 0% depreciation compared to other investments, zero risk and non-volatile to markets.

Investment on agriculture lands protects investor and mitigates from other investments risk, many High Net Worth Individuals are adding agriculture lands in their Investment Portfolio.

Raichur Highway which is National Highway 167 becoming prominent for short period investments among rural investors.  NH167starts at terminal Kodad, Telangana, ends at terminal Ballari, Karnataka via Raichur.

National Highway 167 and state irrigation projects paved ways for development and raise in land prices from Kodad via Kalwakurthy  via Jedcharla via Mahabubnagar via Marikal to Makthal.

Agriculture lands between Mahabubnagar to Makthal are very fertile with different soil types red variants and black variants. From last six years huge infrastructure development works and irrigation project works are going on in this area.

Distance between Hyderabad and Mahabubnagar reduced due to best roads connectivity, various industrial developments, real estate, educational institutions and various state government integrated buildings.  

Many Rural investors become successful by investing on agriculture lands in Kodad, Huzurnagar, Miryalaguda, Haliya and Kalwakurthy areas which are on NH167 from 2015 to 2021.

Krishna river flows through these areas. Koil Sadar dam is located at Koilsagar village, Deverakadra Mandal. 13km from Devarakadra, NH167.

Manemkonda Venkateshwara Swamy temple is famous in this area. 

Mini Airport sanctioned near Devarakadra town.

Atmakur  sugar factory is 40km from NH167 Bandarpally, Lalkota cross road and Jaklair towns. 

Kurumurthy Rayudu(Sri Venkateshwara Swami) temple located at Ammapuram, Chinna chinta kunta Mandal, 25 km from NH167, Bandarapally.

Narayanpet district headquarters is 40 km from NH167, Marikal.

Jurala Dam is 10km from Kurvapur village between Atmakur and Gadwal towns.  This is a famous tourism place.

Mission Kakatiya and many irrigation projects provided water to the agricultural lands in these areas and led to flourish with many crops.

Rice, cotton, Jowar, maize, groundnut are major grown crops in Mahabubnagar, Devarakadra, Bandarapally, Lalkota and Marikal.

Farmers are cultivating Palm oil majorly in Marikal and Yeligandla. Mango, Orange and other fruits gardens are majorly grown in Makthal and Magnur surroundings.

Magnur is the last town in Telangana on Raichur Highway, nearer to Karnataka border.

NH167, Raichur highway is parallel road to NH44 Bengaluru Highway, NH163 Kodangal to Chhattisgarh Highway and connects with NH150, NH150A, NH67.

Till 2016 land rates are low in these areas compared with rest of the Telangana lands, after NH167 completion and news of four lane road sanction made land prices hike. Still there is huge scope for investors who missed Golden Period from 2002 to 2016, to invest on agriculture lands from Devarakadra to Magnur and much possibility to gain appreciation in short period.

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TYPES OF SOIL IN TELANGANA AND CROPS GROWN https://ownafarm.in/types-of-soil-in-telangana-and-crops-grown/ Mon, 22 May 2023 01:05:30 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2248 🌾Telangana, a state in southern India, has a diverse range of soils due to its varied topography and agro-climatic conditions.

Some of the major soil types and crops grown:

🍃Red Soils: Red soils are the most dominant soil type in Telangana. They are formed from weathered crystalline rocks and are characterized by their reddish color. Red soils are generally rich in iron oxide and have good drainage properties.

🌳They are suitable for growing a wide range of crops, including cotton, red gram (pigeon pea), groundnut, millets, sunflower, and vegetables.

🍃Black Soils (Regur Soils): Black soils, also known as regur soils or black cotton soils, are clayey soils found in the region. They have a high moisture retention capacity and are rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron.

 🌳Black soils are highly fertile and suitable for growing crops such as cotton, sorghum, maize, groundnut, soybean, and pulses.

🍃Alluvial Soils: Alluvial soils are found in the river valleys and delta regions of Telangana. They are formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers and are generally fertile.

🌿Alluvial soils have good water-retaining capacity and are suitable for growing paddy (rice), sugarcane, maize, pulses, and vegetables.

🍃Sandy Soils: Sandy soils are found in the drier regions of Telangana, particularly in the northern parts. They have a coarse texture and low water-holding capacity.

🌳Sandy soils are suitable for growing crops such as groundnut, millets (like jowar and bajra), castor, and vegetables that can tolerate drought conditions.

🍃Laterite Soils: Laterite soils are found in certain hilly areas of Telangana. They are formed by the weathering of rocks in humid tropical regions and are characterized by their reddish-brown color and high iron content.

🌳Laterite soils are generally less fertile but can support the cultivation of certain crops like cashew, coconut, oilseeds, and spices.

🍀It’s important to note that the choice of crops grown in these soils depends not only on soil types but also on other factors like climate, water availability, and market demand🍀

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YERRA CHANDHANAM (RED SANDALWOOD) CULTIVATION-EVERGREEN AND PROFITABLE CROP TO BECOME SUPER RICH IN LONG TERM PERIOD. https://ownafarm.in/yerra-chandhanam-red-sandalwood-cultivation-evergreen-and-profitable-crop-to-become-super-rich-in-long-term-period/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:20:00 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2040 YERRA CHANDHANAM (RED SANDALWOOD):

                             Red sandalwood tree is a native to India and is mostly found in southern parts. Well-drained red soils are mainly suitable for cultivation. It is a fast growing crop. The best time for planting is onset of rainy season. Drip irrigation is recommended. During initial year of planting irrigation is given 10-15days interval and care should be taken. Spacing is 10*10 or 12*12 or 14*14 are recommended. In between the space of Red sandalwood trees, intercropping can be done as a source of present income. Yielding time of red sandalwood is more than 15years. Quality of heartwood depends upon time of harvesting (late harvesting leads to good quality). It is deep red in colour. Red sandalwood has huge demand. Farmers can get more profitable income if they invest in cultivating Red sandalwood.

                                  Red sandalwood has medicinal and commercial value. Heartwood of Red sandalwood is used in medicines and is used in treatment of digestive track problems, fluid retention and coughs. It is used in blood purification. It is also used as flavouring agent in alcoholic beverages. Red sandalwood is used in manufacturing of furniture, woodcrafts and musical instruments. It can perfectly cure many skin problems. In Ayurvedic, Red sandalwood is used to treat eye disorders.

                Price of Red sandalwood:1kg of Heartwood cost is Rs.9000 to Rs.9500.

                      It is blessed Telangana areas are most suitable for WHITE SANDALWOOD and RED SANDALWOOD cultivation.

                  Before harvesting (cutting) of White sandalwood and Red sandalwood permission should be taken from FOREST DEPARTMENT and to be certified by REVENUE DEPARTMENT. Forest department issues tenders to sell sandalwood and with forest department permission FARMERS can also sell directly to the certified buyers or to manufacturing industries like soap, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals etc.

                     Farmers can get short term income on pulses, vegetables, fruits etc and long -term income from sandalwood trees.

                      In Telangana more farmers are opting to these commercial trees, cultivating in a systematic way and becoming more successful.

    Sandalwood farming is school of patience we should wait patiently to receive more money.

SANDALWOOD CULTIVATION IS THE BEST WAY FOR THE CREATION OF WEALTH. IT ULTIMATELY GIVES FARMERS MOST REAL FORM OF HAPPINESS.            LET’S START CULTIVATING SANDALWOOD, EXPECTED INCOME MAY BE TOO LATE BUT SURE IN GETTING HUGE PROFITS AND BECOMING RICH.

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SANDALWOOD CLUTIVATION: Part -1 https://ownafarm.in/sandalwood-clutivation-part-1/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=2011 SRI GANDHAM (WHITE SANDALWOOD) AND YERRA CHANDHANAM (RED SANDALWOOD) CULTIVATION-EVERGREEN AND PROFITABLE CROP TO BECOME SUPER RICH IN LONG TERM PERIOD.

SRI GHANDHAM (WHITE SANDALWOOD)

Sri Gandham (White sandalwood-Santalum album) and Yerra Chandhanam (Red sandalwood-Pterocarpus santalinus) are being used from centuries. These trees have cultural, commercial and medicinal importance. Every part of sandalwood trees (heartwood-centre of tree trunk; root; leaves etc) are having commercial value and have great demand. It is proven fact that cultivation of White sandalwood and Red sandalwood makes farmers super rich due to its high demand. This is the best long -term investment, with tremendous returns. These are one of the world’s most valuable commercial crops.

            

             Fragrant sandalwood has excellent market value and farmers can get high income. White sandalwood is a partial root parasitic plant, so it derives its nutritional requirement from other plants i.e., Host plant/supporting plant. Farmers can buy sandalwood plants from INSTITUTE OF WOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY [INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH& EDUCATION, BANGALORE] (or) from certified nurseries. While planting sandalwood plants spacing (12*12;14*14 are highly recommended spacing) is of main importance in order to get high yield. Along with sandalwood plants, host plants should be planted so that sandalwood plants can take nutrients from host plants. Sesbania, casuarina, pigeon pea, guava, citrus sps, pomegranate, mango etc are used as host plants. It gives better yield when it is cultivated by using organic method. ’DRIP IRRIGATION’ method is mostly suggested. With in the space between White sandalwood trees inter cropping can be done. Pulses like pigeon pea; vegetables like Tomato, chilli, leafy vegetables etc; fruits like citrus sps, pomegranate, guava, mango etc; flowers like chrysanthemum, rose etc can be grown between sandalwood plants. So that farmer can get continuous income (from inter crop-present income; from sandalwood-future income). Major pest attack during cultivation is ‘STEM BORER’. Management practices to reduce stem borer attack is application of lime and copper sulphate to the stem of tree (or) injecting monocrotophos or chlorpyrifos to stem. Care should be taken for 1 to 2 years after planting. Yielding time is more than 15years.Sandalwood cultivation is more profitable than any other investments. After harvesting of White sandalwood, farmer can receive minimum ‘1lakh’of profit from each tree.

                     Heartwood in Indian sandalwood  has great fragnant value. Heartwood and roots of Sandalwood contains Sandal oil. Sandal powder is used in health and beauty incentives. Sandal oil is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, soap industry and in making perfumes. It works as antinflamatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic agent. White sandalwood is used in religious rituals and in making furnitures, carvings.

               ‘ SANDALWOOD OIL HAS  FOREVER DEMAND.’

                Price of white sandalwood: 1kg of Heartwood cost is

            Rs.7,000 to Rs.9,000.

                 LET’S INVEST ON SANDALWOOD CULTIVATION AND LEAD A LUXURIOUS LIFE.

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FARM MECHANIZATION https://ownafarm.in/farm-mechanization/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:57:00 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=1913 Farm mechanization

The level of farm mechanization in India stands at about 40-45% with states such as UP, Haryana and Punjab having very high mechanization levels, but north-eastern states having negligible mechanization. This level of farm mechanization is still low as compared to the countries such as the U. S. (95 %), Brazil (75%) and China (57%). While the level of mechanization lags behind other developed countries, it has seen an average agriculture growth rate of 3.56 % through the last decade.

According to Economic Survey, Farm mechanization and crop productivity has a direct correlation as farm mechanization saves time and labor, reduces drudgery, cut down production cost in the long run, reduces post-harvest losses and boosts crop output and farm income. Use of improved implements has potential to increase productivity up to 30 per cent and reduce the cost of cultivation up to 20 per cent.

At present, Indian farmers are adopting farm mechanization at a faster rate in comparison to recent past. Although, the sale of tractors in India cannot be taken as the only measure of farm mechanization but to a great extent it reflects the level of mechanization. Indian tractor industries have emerged as the largest in the world and account for about one-third of total global tractor production. According to the World Bank estimates, half of the Indian population would be urban by the year 2050.

Availability of Farm Power

Average farm power availability for the cultivated areas of the country has been increased from 0.295 kW/ha in 1971-72 to 2.02 kW/ha in 2016-17.The share of power from tractor in the total farm power is increasing substantially. Further, share of electric motor is also increasing. But, share of animate power and draught animal power is decreasing in the total farm power. There is a linear relationship between availability of farm power and farm yield. Therefore, there is a need to increase the availability of farm power from 2.02 kW per ha (2016-17) to 4.0 kW per ha by the end of 2030 to cope up with increasing demand of food grains

Share of farm mechanization in farming operations

The penetration of powered machines in various farm activities is assessed in the range of 40 to 45 per cent. Share of mechanization of field activities in 2016-17

Type of OperationPercentage of operations mechanised
Soil working & seed bed preparation40
Seeding and planting29
Plant protection34
Irrigation37
Harvesting and Threshing60-70 % for wheat and rice and <5 % for others
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AGRICULTURE SECTOR- DEMANDING AND HAPPY PROFESSION https://ownafarm.in/agriculture-sector-demanding-and-happy-profession/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:36:00 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=1856

When a child is born, they have to be fed the milk of the mother. Have you ever thought about how milk fuelled within the body of a mother? The mother is already dependent on the edible products produced in the fields, she feeds on them, and her body responds to produce nectar to acclaim the survival of her child.

This is why we people need food and sustain our existence on this holy land, which is proven why agriculture falls in the category of the primary sector. Primary sectors comprise those things which are of the utmost value for human survival on the earth. 

The need for cultivation reflects in most ancient times

In the Pleistocene era, before the invention of fire and the wheel, no knowledge of feeding the young ones. Nobody acknowledged the ancestors of today’s humankind of cultivation.

During the Holocene period, when there had been the evolution of Homo sapiens, the current gene of humankind, there was a need to have a settled life due to extreme phenomenal changes in the climate. So the nomadic culture shifted to settle one, and the domestication of cattle had started. 

This taming of creatures and reconciliation of large groups boosted the demand for food, and thus, the phenomena of creating food were adopted known as Agriculture today. Now, no one can deny the concept of embracing and holding the idea of agriculture as it is the legacy of our ancestors.

The need for cultivation also determines the regions where agriculture is not possible at large means. Its existence substantiates its performance by the fact that; it works for all the countries whether their regions are favorable for it or not.    

Besides the countries like Bahamas, Singapore, Greenland, etc., which are with least agricultural performance, agriculture is still considered as the most appropriate mechanism to produce food in the global scenario.

About our homeland

Agriculture concerning our country, India, has been working in the progressive approach. In the 21st century, agro scientists are experimenting with various technological impulses, which are proven to be helpful in the mass production of food grains. 

The regulations are being made to give a boost to the progressive farmers cultivating Mixed/multiple crops. 

The agricultural policies of India are much viable and working for the modernization of its agrarian programs through various security plans for the people who are solely dependent on it. Unfortunately, many developed countries are passing their hands in this direction. 

For example, recently, Israel is helping out in making the center for excellence to promote advanced agricultural resources, research, and training. 

How agriculture is felicitating the careers 

No industry in the world can give the same results as the amount was invested in it. Therefore, there is a need for more investments and attainment of less production comparatively in all factories. 

Perhaps, the dilemma of the hour is all governments consider industry over agriculture, but a conscious belief must be in favor of agriculture as the biggest industry.

It all begins with a farmer sowing a seed of a fruit and being ripened; a single seed produces several hundred or even thousands of fruits bearing seeds. This is how the integrity of calling it a massive industrial unit gets proven. 

It means agriculture is the sector where one needs to invest a few, and in return, he enjoys the maximum outputs in the form of monetary benefits. 

When the agriculture season started, farmers usually start taking cattle manure to fields in June last week. Already first rains came, monsoons came. With this season, works start from the fields to the hands of the tertiary consumers. 

After that, usually from July second week agriculture season starts for Paddy, Sugarcane, Maize and Chilly in full fledge. In southern parts of India, these types of grains and cereals are cultivated in Telangana, and Andhra starts to grow. 

‘How to get success in agriculture sector? This is the question asked by many budding entrepreneurs who want to invest their life in agricultural activities. So new generation farmers should get educated, and this move is also encouraging for those who left their techies-related job. 

Let us know how this interest of youngsters can be alleviated and empowered their moves in agricultural activities.

  • Consult a start-up company that can give you the right solution by data and technology. The company is responsible for providing you the proper knowledge of agricultural practices in advice and solutions.
  • Farmers have basic problems dealing with fertilizers and irrigation, which can be resolved by expert advice. 
  • A budding farmer can learn about using fertilizers, micronutrients, biofertilizers, Biopesticide, agrochemicals, PGR, and plant hormones. Youth can invest their technical minds in accelerating the new generation making agriculture a profitable profession.
  • You can directly get indulged in the final dealing for your prediction without the presence of a mediocre or a broker. You can straightforwardly approach the grocery stores or supermarkets. This will eliminate the benefits to intermediaries and farmers who get direct income in their hands. 
  • An integrated solution is required to access the full knowledge of farm machinery and enforce the impulsive need for organic farming. Stress must abide by the evident desire to get involved in organic farming and its importance for environmental sustainability. 
  • New farmers should carry forward sustainable farming with minding the soil fertility and water resources availability.  
  • Due to extensive demand in food styles, there is a need for more land for production. The land rates appreciated 100 times in some areas, 50 times, and 25times in different areas from 2000 to 2021, though this is challenging a great opportunity for aspiring farmers.    

Inference

Although the new agricultural practices are being implemented to accelerate production power since the land is limited and the natural resources are not in the adequate amount, we need to go with technical mindsets.  The new generation can bring the efforts to make agriculture a more profitable profession, and we could feel proud to contribute to the food bowl across all parts of India. 

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INVESTMENT AND RETURNS ON FARMLANDS -PART -2 https://ownafarm.in/investment-and-returns-on-farmlands-part-2/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:31:00 +0000 https://ownafarm.in/?p=1844

Connect with Nature

Waking up with birds chirping, the melodious morning showers, and fresh unpolluted air is no longer a dream. Just sit back and relax. It is a place where you can take a break from your daily grind and spend time with your dear ones or with yourself. Inhale fresh and pure oxygen and keep your respiratory systems intact and healthy.

We all need to live a higher quality of life. Even if you are retiring or surviving a rat race, the farmland will be your distinctive retreat. Conservation has become a topic of conversation. Owning a second home has the advantage of letting you do so. With its open-wide spaces and green fields, you have the ease to preserve the ecosystem and doing your bit to save the environment.

Investing in farmland is a recession-proof investment. Since India’s population is growing and we cannot create more land. No matter how bad a recession hits, people can’t stop relying on food. Due to the mismatch of demand and supply, the prices of agricultural commodities will keep on increasing. Thus, it is one crucial reason why you can invest in agricultural land.

Stable Agri-Income through Farming 

Starting organic farming in your farmland to create a high income is not as challenging now as it was decades ago. Cultivating crops that have high value can give you good profits. Also, the revenue generated is tax-free as it is agricultural income. If you have entrepreneurship qualities and interests, farmland can be a potential source of income. With modern farming techniques such as hydroponics, vertical farming, organic farming, you can have a steady supplemental income. You can go further by cultivating exotic fruits and vegetables, which you can sell domestically and even export. The possibilities are endless. Do not limit your vision of a farm with old cattle and a poor Indian farmer toiling in the sun. Modern farming methods, which may seem alien in India now, are the future of agriculture, and sooner or later, farmers will have to adapt to them. 

Buying agricultural land and a community farming lifestyle is becoming more and more popular among the urban audience. Purchasers must understand that investing in agricultural land is a long-term investment. Return on investment can fluctuate from 12 months to 3 years before generating capital gains.

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