Seed Industry

Floricuture   Government of India has identified floriculture as a sunrise industry and accorded it 100% export oriented status. Owing to steady increase in demand of flower floriculture has become one of the important Commercial trades in Agriculture. Hence commercial floriculture has emerged as hi-tech activity-taking place under controlled climatic conditions inside greenhouse. Floriculture in India, is being viewed as a high growth Industry. Commercial floriculture is becoming important from the export angle. The liberalization of industrial and trade policies paved the way for development of export-oriented production of cut flowers. The new seed policy had already made it feasible to import planting material of international varieties. It has been found that commercial floriculture has higher potential per unit area than most of the field crops and is therefore a lucrative business. Indian floriculture industry has been shifting from tra...

Transform your life with strawberry farming Year 2013 is here with us and as usual we are making resolutions that will probably remain unfulfilled at the close of the year. From what I have heard, most people are looking for an investment opportunity but they do not know where to start. While we do not claim to possess solutions to your money problems, in this forum, we will give you tips, directions, contacts, trainings and materials that can indeed change your financial status this year..... We are  Entreprenuer Farmers  and we wish to demonstrate to you that farming indeed pays.  Agriculture is the backbone of our economy!  These words are not in vain. Agriculture is indeed the driver of our nations economy, and with witful steps, careful planning and dedication, it can be yours too! For a start, our main focus is on  strawberry farming  in Kenya and how it is transforming lives. Strawberry farmers in Kenya are reaping big from their eff...

Growing Conditions Coffee farming is an unforgiving and challenging business. Like wine grapes, coffee crops from the same farm can taste drastically different from year to year. There are a variety of main factors that contribute to a good crop Altitude & Sunlight
 Most good Arabica coffees grow at altitudes over 2000 feet above sea level. High-elevation coffee trees only have sunlight for part of the day, slowing the development of the coffee cherries. This slower growth increases the flavor oils that give coffee “acidity” (not sour or unpleasant, it is the winey flavor that coffee connoisseurs prize). Generally, the higher the altitude, the brighter the coffee will be. Coffee trees at lower altitudes or on flat terrain are exposed to more direct sunlight, causing the coffee cherries to develop faster, resulting in less acidity and more body. Soil Conditions 
For coffee to grow properly, it must be planted in nutrient rich soil. Coffee trees need extensive supplies of nitrog...