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The Help helped to grow Business

Once Upon a Time.... The Help helped to grow Business   by. Dr. V. J. Savaliya  M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D. .............................. . Once upon a time, there was a sweet merchant in Mumbai named Mohanlal. His business was average because of competition in the market, and he was barely managing to get by. He lived in a rented house and even his soap was on rent.  One day, a new construction project began near Mohanlal's shop. The building was huge, and many workers were toiling under the moonlit sky. Their children, thin and weak from lack of proper food, played with sand and broken toys.  Mohanlal's heart ached for the children. He started providing some sweets and breakfast for them near the construction site every other day. The children, their eyes sparkling with joy, devoured the food. For two years, Mohanlal continued his secret act of kindness.  Then, the construction project was completed, and the workers moved on.  T wenty years flew by. Mohanlal, no...

Millets : Nutritious Grains and Profitable Business of the Future

  Millets : Nutritious Grains and Profitable  Business of the Future   by. Dr. V. J. Savaliya  M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D. ........................................................... The History and Journey of Millet Crops in the World:      The Millets, which are  tiny grain, have a rich history, with evolution in agriculture   and  civilisation. A. The Early Beginnings (7000 BCE to 2000 BCE): 1. Past:  The information suggests that millets were domesticated in Africa and Asia as early as 7000 BCE, may be even earlier. The pearl millet, foxtail millet and finger millet were among the first cultivated crops. 2. Powerhouses for Nutrition : Millets as staple foods played a crucial role in offering essential nutrients like protein,   iron, and fiber to early populations in complex societies in ancient Africa, India, and   China. B. Millets in the eras (2000 BCE - 1800s): 1.  Adaptation and Spread: The trade rou...

Agritourism Unwind and Unplug the Fast

Agritourism Unwind and Unplug the Fast Fill Fresh Air and Happiness in Rural Bliss         by. Dr. V. J. Savaliya M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D. ..................................................      Agritourism is a blend of agriculture and tourism considering a business for farmers, Tourists, and other concerned people with win-win-win situations. The Agritourism is also known as Agro-tourism.   The farmers get more income and people unwind and unplug themselves from fast life and experience happiness during their visits or stay in Agritourism places or farms. Agritourism is fast growing which offers many benefits for farmers, tourists, artisans, skilled workers, laborers, and artists in rural areas.    ::Themes and Aspects of Agritourism:: A. Educational: Learning about agriculture, horticulture, and livestock : crops, animals, techniques,   farm tools, and equipment Understanding rural food production: farm-to-table expe...

Sorting and Grading of Fruits for better returns from farms

  4.2. Sorting and Grading of Fruits for better returns from farms : by. Dr. V. J. Savaliya                  M.Sc.(Agri), Ph.D. ......  .......................           The sorting and grading of fruits is very beneficial to producers to get the proper price of produce as per qualities and the consumers have the choice to have desired or high-quality fruits. Simultaneously, the sorting and grading improve the shelf life of fruits and create employment generation. Thus, win-win-win situations for producers, consumers, and concerned people.           The sorting and grading of fruits is the process of making different groups of fruits. It is the separating of fruits based on maturity, size, color, weight, and appearance. Thus, keeping in view these physical characteristics the fruits are separated into different grades, and damaged fruits are eliminated. This helps to ma...