Fruits

• From Cooking to Medicinal Uses, Here's How You Can Use Lychees This Summer!

  It’s that time of the year when lychee growers start harvesting the fruits in May- June so let’s know more about how we can use lychees for cooking and medicinal purposes.…

• Grow Temperate Fruits in India and Make Rs. 5,00,000 Per Hectare!

  India's diverse climatic conditions make it a top producer of fruits, with temperate fruits thriving particularly well in moderate temperature conditions ranging from 10°C to 25°C. Here is a detailed guide on growing popular temperate fruits such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, and…

• Apple Growers Protest for Fair Prices at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

  Apple growers from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand held a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday, voicing their grievances against the horticulture policies of the national government. The farmers claimed that the policies allowed major agribusiness corporate entities to earn…

• “Extreme Heat to Reduce Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Production By 30%,” says IIHR Director

  High temperatures reduce yields in major food crops, which is a major concern for agricultural productivity. Because of rising temperatures and crop decay, the country's fruit and vegetable production is expected to fall by up to 30% this season.…

• Amla Shots for Healthy Life! Know Its Miraculous Benefits & How to Prepare at Home

  Ready-made amla shot? Try this easy recipe and make your own amla shot at home.…

• Unknown Health Benefits of Banana Peels

  The banana peel is the outer cover of the banana fruit. Usually, people throw away the peel after eating the fruit. But did you know that the banana peel is full of nutrients and rather than throwing it away, you can use it to improve…

• Muskmelon vs Cantaloupe: Which is Healthier

  While all cantaloupes are muskmelons, not all types of muskmelon are cantaloupes. Cantaloupes are a variety of muskmelon, therefore, both fruits have similar nutritional and health benefits.…

• 10 Unique and Rare Fruits in India

  In India, locals eat the majority of rare fruits that are harvested from the wild. The rare Indian fruits that we will talk about in this article will take you to a completely new world.…

• Orange Vs Kinnow: Which is Tastier & Healthier?

  Nowadays, purchasing a kinnow at the fruit market rather than an orange is normal. Due to their similar appearance and taste, people often find it difficult to distinguish between the two. But after reading this article all their confusion will come to an end.…

• Kerala Man Earns Lakhs from Seeds of ‘Fruit of Heaven’, Shares Cultivation Tips

  For the past four years, Jojo Punnackal of Ernakulam, Kerala, has been growing the gac fruit, an unusual and healthy fruit from Vietnam. He earns around Rs 2 lakh only by selling the seeds.…

• 6 Serious Issues You Might Face By Eating Grapes

  You should beware of the aftermath of overconsumption of grapes, as they say, too much of anything is bad. Here we have listed some common side effects of eating too many grapes.…

• Bokaro Man Tells How to Grow Noni (Indian Mulberry) in Your Backyard

  Growing 16 noni trees in his backyard in Bokaro, Jharkhand, 24-year-old Prasenjeet Kumar has shown how indigenous superfruits can transform livelihoods.…

• How to Peel or Deseed Pomegranate (Anar)?

  Love pomegranates or anar but are tired of peeling them? In this article, we will tell you easy steps to peel the fruit and enjoy its juice!…

• 5 Amazing Benefits of Eating Bananas!

  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in a tweet, said that banana exports have reached 327 crores in the year 2022 from 51 crores in 2013, showing a spike of 541% in its exports.…

• Apples Or Bananas: Which is Healthier?

  This or that? Apples and Bananas are the two most favored fruits of the Indian diet but which one of them is a healthier choice? Let’s find it in this article.…

• Karnataka Farmer Grows 700 Different Types of Exotic Fruits in His Farm

  Anil Balanja, a farmer in Karnataka, has been growing exotic fruits from 40 different nations on his land for the past 20 years.…

• Top 7 Fruit Picking Destinations in India You Shouldn’t Miss

  In this article, we have listed 7 of our favorite places to go fruit harvesting in India, from the crisp kinnows of Punjab to the delicious strawberries of Meghalaya, the luscious lychees of Bihar, and the sweet mangoes of Ratnagiri.…

• 7 Miraculous Fruits That Helps in Digestion

  Fruits, which are high in essential nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are nature's delicious gifts that provide several health advantages, one of which is digestion. Fruits are particularly beneficial to your gut health due to their high levels of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.…

• Litchi Cultivation: Economic Importance, Land Preparation, Propagation, Best Varieties & Much More

  After China, India is the world's second-largest producer of litchi. Thailand, Australia, South Africa, Madagascar, and Florida in the US are further important producing nations.…

• 10 Different Varieties of Dates (Khajoor) That You Should Know About

  Dates are very healthy since they include a lot of vitamins and minerals that promote excellent health. Additionally, there are several varieties of dates, although not everyone is aware of them.…

• Litchi Lovers Beware! These Side Effects of Litchi Will Shock You

  When consumed in moderation, the tasty and refreshing fruit litchis is good for the body. However, consuming raw, unripened, green lychees at the wrong time of day and on an empty stomach might be harmful to your health.…

• 4 Fruits to Eat This Summer for Beautiful and Radiant Skin

  Incorporating fruits into your diet can significantly improve your skin condition. Enlisted are some fruits you can enjoy this summer that can help you attain healthy and glowing skin.…

• Top 6 Profitable Fruits & Vegetables Business Ideas

  It's a good idea to establish a vegetable business if you want to get your hands on a successful industry. Furthermore, technological advancements in this field will allow you to generate large returns with little cost and work.…

• FSSAI Seizes & Destroys 14.7 Tonnes of Artificially Ripened Fruits in Coimbatore

  On the orders of District Collector G.S. Sameeran, six FSSAI teams led by designated officer K. Tamilselvan examined fruit vendors around the city.…

• Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables Must be Checked: Experts

  Insecticides, often known as pesticides, are frequently used by farmers to prevent insects from destroying or consuming their crops.…

• Srinagar Farmers Demand Loan Waiver as Hailstorm Destroys 70% Fruit Crop

  According to the Meteorological Department, hot and dry weather will prevail in the UT for the next five days, but isolated hailstorms cannot be ruled out. According to the DG, orchards in Gulmarg and Tangmarg have suffered minimal damage, with only 5% of the crop…

• Get Amazing Skincare and Other Benefits By Adding Lychee to Your Diet

  Litchi's vitamins and antioxidants can help protect your skin from free radical damage. It's the key to glowing, young skin.…

• How To Cultivate Flavourful Strawberries In Planters And Hanging Baskets? Find Out Here!

  Strawberries may be grown in a hanging basket. It will not only look amazing, but it will also offer you with plenty fresh fruit for several weeks for only a few pounds.…

• Indo-Israel Project: Bihar Govt. Opens Shop to Sell Only Organic Fruits & Vegetables

  As part of the ‘Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence Project’, the state agriculture department has built a shop selling solely organic vegetables and fruits at Hartali Mor.…

• 96% Rise in Popularity of Exotic Fruits Growing Fast Among Indians: JD Mart Consumer Insights

  While fruits like Bananas and Apples remained India’s favorite, a large section of health-conscious people are increasingly opting for exotic and rare fruits like Kiwi, Dragon, Passion, and Durian.…

• How to Cultivate Strawberries at Home: A Step by Step Guide!

  Read this step by step guide to cultivating strawberries at home and harvest a highly profitable yield!…

• Farmers to Gain Good Profits from Exotic Fruits & Vegetables says Agri Expert

  The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed several varieties of strawberry, figs, date palm, grapes, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, celery, lettuce, sweet pepper and baby corn, which can be cultivated by farmers for consumers as well as domestic consumption.…

• Israeli Man Sets a New Record by Growing World's Heaviest Strawberry

  The ripe fruit was discovered on the Ariel family's Strawberries in the Field plantation in the agricultural town of Kadima-Zoran, in Israel's central area. According to the statement, it was 18 centimetres (seven inches) long, four centimetres thick, and 34 centimetres in circumference.…

• Potassium Deficiency May Dull the Lustre of Fruits & Vegetables

  In 2020-21, there were record fertilizer sales of 67 mt, as well as an all-time high import of roughly 20 mt. When asked if the decreased application will have an impact on exportable fruits and vegetables, he said exporters are aware of the consequences (of…

• Ganjam's Efforts To Resurrect Legacy Figs Pay Off

  Ganjam figs are no longer grown here, and the fruit has become extinct. The Horticulture Department, in an attempt to revive the fig farms, is nurturing saplings and distributing over 1,000 to 2,000 saplings per year, and it has its own nursery of 80 plants…

• Black Diamond Apple, a Rare & Mysterious Fruit; You Will be Shocked to Know its Price

  Black apple is a very rare fruit that grows in remote places of the world. It is very costly as its production is very limited.…

• How To Grow Raspberries At Home

  Every summer, raspberries produce a large number of tiny, tasty fruits for a month or more! To keep the berries flowing in August, it's necessary to trim your berry plants. Learn how to produce, harvest, and prune raspberries with our expert advice.…

• Kerala’s Fruits, Vegetable Exports Not Likely To Get Hit By Qatar’s New Regulations

  Qatar has implemented new controls on fruits and vegetables as of December 1 in order to ensure food safety and quality.…

• Dried Fruit Production To Remain High This Season; Tree Nuts Output May Be Low

  While dried fruit production has increased by 6%, tree nut production has decreased by 8%.…

• Afghanistan’s Fresh Fruit Export Consignment Reach India

  Afghanistan- Taliban crisis seems not to be a barrier when it comes to exporting agriculture produce in the conflict ridden country. After dry fruits & fresh vegetables, now fresh fruits including Sharda (a melon variety), pomegranate, apple and grapes are being imported by India through…

• World’s Most Expensive Fruit: Yubari King Melon, Do You Know How Much it Costs?

  At a traditional auction, marking the start of the summer season, two coveted Yubari melons were sold for almost 18 lacs, which is more than 22 times the last year’s price. A pair of melons was sold for 120,000 yen last year. Even in the…

• Severe Diseases Have Been Discovered In Papaya Fruit; Know The Cure

  Papaya Farming: According to agricultural scientists, the diseased plants should be uprooted and burnt and new plants should not be planted in place of the diseased plants.…

• Make Your Fruits Chemical Free At Home with These Simple Methods

  We know that pesticides and chemicals of various kinds are used throughout cultivation and sometimes even after the fruit has been plucked to ripen it. Therefore it becomes very crucial to make them chemical-free to prevent harmful effects on our health.…

• Carambola: Know Interesting Facts About the Star Fruit

  Starfruit is a crunchy & juicy fruit with a sweetly sour taste and tropical aroma. The exterior of this fruit is slightly yellow-golden in colour, and having small dark-colored seeds in the center. This fruit is native to Southeast Asia, and is grown in India…

• Why Custard Apple Farmers in Andhra Pradesh Facing Losses Despite Good Yield?

  The Covid19 pandemic has badly affected custard apple producers at the Srikakulam agency in Andhra Pradesh. Custard apple growers had high yields this year, but faced significant losses due to lack of minimum support prices (MSP). It is important to mention that custard apple is…

• Japan Produces World's Heaviest Pomelo; Breaks All Previous Records

  Kazuki Maeda of Kumamoto, Japan, cultivated a pomelo that weighed over 5 kilograms. It even made the Guinness Book of World Records.…

• US’s Apple Exports Affected Due to FSSAI’s Non GMO Certificate Requirement

  The US has reported that its apple exports to India have been adversely affected due to New Delhi’s decision to mandate ‘Non Genetically Modified Origin’ and ‘GM free’ Certificates for certain agricultural imports and has proposed to withdraw the measure…

• Amazon to Procure Fruits and Vegetables in Himachal Pradesh

  Amazon has joined the list of private companies purchasing apples, stone fruits, and vegetables in Himachal. “Amazon recently launched its first collection center in Balag. It is the first time it has come to the state, and its arrival would assist farmers and producers earn…

• Bahrain Receives Consignment of GI Certified Fazil Mango Variety from West Bengal

  The commerce ministry on Saturday announced that a consignment of GI certified Fazil mango variety sourced from the Malda area of West Bengal was shipped to Bahrain. The GI tag ensures that growers receive a premium price for their product because no other company may…

• World’s Most Expensive Grapes: Costs 7 lakh for a Bunch

  A single piece of Ruby Roman Grapes of Japan costs Rs 35000. They are also known as the Rolls Royce of Grapes for the record price they fetched at an auction in Japan in 2019. A bunch of these grapes were sold at whopping Rs…