agriculture-based business

When Sadhan Choudhury completed his bachelor’s degree, many of his friends left their village to search for jobs in Guwahati, Silchar, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and other cities. Some prepared for government examinations, while others joined private companies. Sadhan also thought about moving away, but every time he looked at the farms surrounding his village, he noticed … Read more

Milk is one of the few agricultural products that is needed every single day. Unlike seasonal crops, which are harvested once or twice a year, milk has a regular market. Families buy it every morning, sweet shops require it throughout the day, tea stalls use it continuously, and dairy companies collect thousands of litres from … Read more

Every year, thousands of tonnes of fruits are harvested across Assam and West Bengal. Mangoes, pineapples, bananas, oranges, jackfruit, guava, litchi, lemons, papaya, and many seasonal fruits are sold in local markets. During the peak harvesting season, however, a common problem appears. The supply becomes much higher than the demand, causing prices to fall sharply. … Read more

Most small farmers in Assam and West Bengal depend on only one source of income. Some grow paddy, others cultivate vegetables, while a few rear livestock or keep fish ponds. The problem with depending on a single activity is that one bad season, a pest attack, heavy floods, or a sudden drop in market prices … Read more

Jute is often called the Golden Fibre of India, and for good reason. For generations, farmers in West Bengal and parts of Assam have cultivated jute as an important cash crop. Even today, jute remains one of the country’s most valuable natural fibres. It is used to make sacks, shopping bags, ropes, carpets, handicrafts, home … Read more

Flower farming, also known as floriculture, is becoming one of the fastest-growing agricultural businesses in India. Every day, flowers are required for temples, mosques, churches, weddings, birthdays, cultural programmes, hotels, offices, and home decoration. Apart from fresh flowers, there is also demand for garlands, bouquets, loose flowers, potted flowering plants, and ornamental plants. This growing … Read more

Spices are an essential part of every Indian kitchen. Whether it is turmeric in dal, ginger in tea, chilli in curries, or black pepper in pickles, almost every meal prepared in homes across the country uses one or more spices. Because of this daily demand, spice farming has become one of the most promising agricultural … Read more

Rice is the main food crop in Assam and West Bengal. Almost every farming family grows paddy, and every village depends on rice as its staple food. After months of hard work in the fields, farmers harvest paddy, but the crop is not ready to eat until it is processed. The outer husk must be … Read more

Medicinal plants have been a part of Indian villages for hundreds of years. Long before modern medicines became common, rural families depended on plants like tulsi, aloe vera, neem, ashwagandha, giloy, turmeric, and lemongrass for everyday health needs. Even today, many households in Assam and West Bengal grow a few medicinal plants in their gardens. … Read more

Goat farming has always been a part of village life in India. Almost every village has families that keep a few goats near their homes. Traditionally, goats were raised mainly for household needs or sold during festivals and emergencies. Today, however, goat farming has become a profitable rural business that provides a steady source of … Read more