An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of the ‘Aiswarya’ 8 row direct seeder and ‘Mahindra PF455S’ 4 row walk behind mechanical transplanter with ‘Jyothi’ rice variety in wet lands from the ergonomic point ...

Malnutrition causes major health problems due to qualitative and quantitative insufficiency of dietary protein and calories intake. Protein energy malnutrition is a serious threat especially in children in developing ...

Three active tillage implements; rotavator, power harrow and spading machine were tested in three fields at various engine speeds in order to study the tilth produced by these implements. It was observed that the suitability ...

As the eating patterns are changing day by day, snack foods play very important role in the diet of the modern consumer. Consumer appeal for ready‐to‐eat (RTE) products is forecast to grow rapidly as consumers demand ...

Jackfruit is a homestead fruit found predominantly in tropical areas. The fruit is regarded as the state fruit of Kerala primarily owing to its nutritional benefits it possesses. Though the fruit has immense potential ...

An experimental prototype of backpack type rechargeable battery powered air assisted electrostatic sprayer was developed, maintaining the commercial competence and affordability of the marginal and small farmer community ...

Artificial pollination is a process that is highly require in vegetable crops grown under protected cultivation since, protected environment offers barriers to natural agents for pollination such as insects, wind or ...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), popularly known in India as tapioca, is one of the important food crops providing livelihoods and food security for millions of people in the tropical regions. High moisture content ...