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🌾 Latest Wheat Prices and Forecast for 2025: What Farmers and Traders Need to Know

As we progress through 2025, India's wheat market presents a dynamic landscape shaped by record production, procurement strategies, and price fluctuations. This blog delves into the current wheat prices, government procurement efforts, and forecasts to provide a clear picture for farmers, traders, and stakeholders. 📈 Current Wheat Prices in India (as of April 30, 2025) Wheat prices across major Indian markets have shown variability: Average Mandi Price : Approximately ₹2,423.57 per quintal. Price Range : Between ₹2,390 and ₹2,500 per quintal, depending on the region . While these prices hover around the government's Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,425 per quintal, some regions report higher rates, with Delhi's mandis witnessing prices around ₹3,000 per quintal . 🌾 Record Wheat Production in 2025 India is poised to achieve a record wheat production of approximately 115.4 million metric tons for the 2024-25 season. This surge is attributed to: Increased ...

🌱 How to Start Organic Vegetable Farming in 10 Easy Steps

 Organic vegetable farming is more than just a trend — it’s a sustainable way to grow healthy food, protect the environment, and even build a profitable business. Whether you're a backyard gardener or an aspiring commercial farmer, starting with the right steps can make all the difference. Here's a simple 10-step guide to help you start your organic vegetable farm the right way!   1. Understand What "Organic" Really Means Before you start, it's essential to know that organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It emphasizes natural processes like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. 🌿 Tip: Check local regulations if you plan to get officially certified organic later.  2. Choose the Right Location Location is crucial for any farming venture. Look for a site that: Gets at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily . Has access to a reliable water source. Has well-draining, fertile soil. ...

SMART FARMING USING IOT

Smart farming using IoT involves deploying interconnected devices and sensors to monitor and manage various aspects of farms in real-time, leading to enhanced productivity, efficiency, and sustainability .  Here's a breakdown of key aspects:  1. What is Smart Farming with IoT?  Definition: Smart farming, or precision agriculture, uses IoT technology to collect, exchange, and analyze data from farms, enabling farmers to make informed decisions and optimize their operations.  Core Function: IoT devices, including sensors and other smart devices, continuously gather data on environmental conditions, crop health, soil quality, and other relevant factors.  Data Analysis: This data is then transmitted to a central platform, where it's analyzed to provide actionable insights for farmers. Benefits: This data-driven approach helps farmers react quickly to emerging issues, optimize resource use, and improve overall efficiency and sustainability.  2. Key Applicati...

APPLICATION OF AI/ML IN PLANT BASED DISEASE RECOGNITION

INTRODUCTION AI and machine learning (ML) are transforming plant disease recognition by enabling accurate identification through image analysis . Techniques such as deep learning models and automated detection methods are increasingly used to diagnose diseases, enhancing agricultural practices and crop management. KEY APPLICATION OF AI/ML IN PLANT DISEASE RECOGNITION Image Processing Techniques Advanced image processing methods are utilized for automated leaf pest and disease recognition. Techniques include hyperspectral imaging and 3D scanning to capture detailed plant images.                                                                   Machine Learning Algorithms Algorithms like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are employed to classify and detect diseases from leaf images. These models can learn from large dataset...