Farming decisions, explained simply
Soil, water, weather, exports and schemes — in plain language, reviewed by agronomists, updated as things change.
Rice export duty explained: what Indian exporters actually pay in UAE, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea
A plain-language breakdown of the import duties Indian rice faces in four FTA partner countries, and how to check the current rate before you quote a buyer.
Read the guide- Soil Health
How to read your soil test report, line by line
Most soil health cards get filed away unread. Here is what each row on the report means, which numbers matter most, and what to actually do about them.
14 Jul 2026 4 minYear-round - Soil Health
Soil pH explained: why your fertiliser might not be working
If you are applying fertiliser and seeing little response, pH is the first thing to check. Here is what it does, how it goes wrong, and how it is corrected.
2 Jul 2026 3 minYear-round - Irrigation & Water
Wheat irrigation: the five growth stages that decide your yield
Wheat does not need water evenly across the season. A handful of specific growth stages determine most of the final yield — here is what they are and why missing them is costly.
20 Jun 2026 3 minRabi - Irrigation & Water
Drip versus flood irrigation: an honest cost comparison
Drip saves water — that much is settled. Whether it pays for your specific field depends on crop, water cost, subsidy access and plot size. Here is how to work it out.
8 Jun 2026 3 minYear-round - Crop Protection
Pink bollworm in cotton: catching it before it costs you the crop
Pink bollworm damage happens inside the boll, where you cannot see it. By the time symptoms are obvious the loss is locked in — here is how to detect it early.
28 May 2026 3 minKharif - Crop Protection
Field scouting: a 20-minute weekly routine that catches problems early
Most crop losses are visible in the field a week or two before they become obvious. A structured walk beats a casual glance — here is the routine.
16 May 2026 3 minYear-round - Export & FTA
Certificate of Origin for agricultural exports: what it is and how to get one
Without a valid Certificate of Origin, your buyer pays full duty and your FTA advantage disappears. Here is what the document does and where exporters get it wrong.
30 Apr 2026 4 minYear-round - Schemes & Policy
AgriStack explained: what actually changes for a farmer
India is building digital public infrastructure for agriculture. Stripped of the jargon, here is what it is, what it means for your land records and scheme access, and what it does not do.
18 Apr 2026 4 minYear-round - Schemes & Policy
Crop insurance claims: why they get rejected and how to protect yours
Most rejected crop insurance claims fail on process, not on merit. Here are the specific steps where claims break down and what to do at each one.
4 Apr 2026 4 minYear-round - Climate & Weather
How to read a monsoon forecast without being misled by it
A forecast saying “above normal rainfall” tells you far less than it appears to. Here is what the numbers mean and how to use them for sowing decisions.
22 Mar 2026 4 minKharif - Climate & Weather
Heat stress in crops: what happens, when it matters most, and what helps
Rising temperatures do most of their damage in narrow windows. Here is how heat actually reduces yield and which practical measures make a difference.
10 Mar 2026 4 minRabi