‘Mitrasena Approach’ Vs ‘Conventional Farming’
Mitrasena approach brings a different outlook to farming. Farmers and stake holders engaged in conventional agriculture has various queries in mind. The questions range from cost dynamics, to efficacy, to productivity and after all the farmer profitability. Apprehensions are natural with the so-called audacious claim of offering “seamless transition” to “non-toxic farming” with “better productivity […]
‘Mitrasena Approach’ vs ‘Natural Farming’
Mitrasena highly appreciates the efforts taken by farmers for natural / organic / sustainable farming. It requires huge passions, a steep learning curve, on-farm efforts and a few years of patience for transition. Effectively it gets traction when farmers meet some of the following criteria are met: Have a good financial support […]
Plant Protection Embedded in Plant Health
In the article “Efficient Photosynthesis: The Cornerstone of Life,” we explored various strategies to boost sugar production in plants and the creation of a silica wall beneath the cuticles to enhance plant defense mechanisms. Plants transport nutrient-rich sap through specialized tissues known as xylem and phloem. This sap is essential for their growth and […]
Sustainable Farming in a Convenience First Society
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience has become a cornerstone of our daily lives. With just the click of a button, we can accomplish tasks that once required significant time and effort. From shopping and transferring money to locating an address and managing travel bookings, technology has streamlined almost every aspect of our existence. Need groceries? […]
Silica unlocked for Plants
There are numerous studies indicating the important role Silica plays in plant defense and growth. In this article I am not going into that subject and focusing on how we can provide Silica in the most efficient way possible to the plants. I have tried to keep it simple but could not avoid using some […]
Toxicity Reduction – the first step towards sustainable agriculture
As we navigate the complexities of modern farming practices, it becomes increasingly clear that our reliance on synthetic pesticides is both unsustainable and detrimental to the very foundation of our food system. Critics often argue that without pesticides, crop losses would be catastrophic, making it impossible to produce enough food for the 8 billion people […]
How come humans started using so much pesticides?
Around 3,00,000 years ago, man started walking the Earth. As a hunter-gatherer. Over time, he learned to walk straight. He taught himself how to use his hands, and then tools. He discovered fire. His brain grew, and it helped him use his newly learned skills to make his life on Earth better and better. This […]
Efficient Photosynthesis: The Cornerstone of Life
Photosynthesis is arguably the most crucial chemical reaction for sustaining life on Earth. In simple terms, photosynthesis involves carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) reacting with energy from sunlight to produce sugar (glucose) and oxygen (O₂). The oxygen is released into the atmosphere, contributing to the breathable air, while the glucose serves as the foundation […]