Most Effective Houseplant To Reduce ‘Carbon Footprint’?
An experiment was conducted to find how effective are certain houseplants at taking in carbon dioxide and cleaning our air.
Representational Image Apr 13, 2021
When buying a houseplant what is the ‘quality’ that you look for? Will it be for a ‘kitchen’ or ‘terrace’ garden? Should it be one bearing flowers, or fruits and vegetables, or purifying? Or will it be ornamental. or ecological? Or maybe, a mix and match?
Whatever you choose, but celebrate the day today – Tuesday, April 13 – which many mark on their calendars as Plant Appreciation Day.
Moreover, the pandemic has forced people to spend most of their time indoors. Gardening may prove a good option at this time.
Micro Irrigation System To Reach USD 19.01 Bn By 2027: Study
The report Micro Irrigation System Market is valued at USD3.54 bn in 2017 and expected to reach USD19.01 bn by 2027 with a CAGR of 18.3% over the forecast period was published by Brandessence Market Research
Representational image. Apr 11, 2021
The global micro Irrigation system market, valued at USD 3.54 billion in 2017, is expected to reach USD 19.01 billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 18.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report.
It details the micro irrigation system market, and analyses the size, trends, competition, history, and the future.
The study “Micro Irrigation System Market is valued at USD 3.54 Billion in 2017 and expected to reach USD 19.01 Billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 18.3% over the forecast period”, was published by Brandessence Market Research this month (April 2021).
How Arunachal, Mizoram Farmers Increased Yield
Tata Trusts and NEIDA’s interventions ensure that low yields are things of the past in the villages of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
Lalchhandama from Mizoram; Courtesy: Tata Trusts Outlook Web Bureau Apr 06, 2021
India’s North-East possess natural resources suitable for cultivation. In Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, conditions are ideal for growing fruits. But lack of technical knowledge and slack management were taking a toll on produce. As a result, most plantations in the area were damaged by insects and ravaged by diseases.
When North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) – a Tata Trusts’ associate organisation – started its intervention in the region, the AAB AKIN SHG approached it for support.
A Little Coating May Keep Agri Produce Healthy
In India, there is growing demand for biopolymer-based edible coating materials for postharvest quality improvement of perishable commodities
Representational Image Apr 04, 2021
In Beijing, the continental climate may make it difficult to grow tomatoes. The winters are harsh, and summers are long and hot.
Without protection, greenhouse tomatoes in China’s capital city are quickly affected by sunburn.
According to reports, Tecai Daguanyuang Farm earlier used shade nets to temper light and heat in summer. However, this solution was far from ideal.
Now, with a new coating, the crop reportedly stays healthier and production is as much as 5% higher.
Demand For Indian Chillies Surge Prices In China: Reports
Following a brief lull after the Chinese New Year holiday in mid-February, price of Indian chilli have soared in the country.
Courtesy: Pixabay Apr 01, 2021
The demand for Indian chillies in China has increased in recent times leading to rise in prices. According to reports, the current price is 30% higher than what it was around this time last year.
The Indian variety being hotter and containing more red pigment than the rest, the “spiciness” has rendered it popular among Chinese consumers.
Following a brief lull after the Chinese New Year holiday in mid-February, prices have soared. The Chinese media has attributed several reasons for the recent hike in prices.