Krishi Rishi - कृषि ऋषि

In this special episode of Krishi Rishi presented by Shunya Agritech, your host Mr. Jay Chhajer is in conversation with Mr. Niloptal Pathak, Partner, Sagacia Growth Partners LLP and an expert in the agriculture sector. They discuss various ways in which small farmers can get the best results by harnessing the power of innovation and collectivism. Pathakji gives his views on how the government can better empower small farmers and how this is important for the long-term well-being of the entire society.

In this episode of Krishi Rishi, we are in conversation with Mr. Dinesh Rawat, Founder, Simply Natural Foods Pvt Ltd. Simply Naturals is at the forefront of empowering small farmers by cutting down on the complex supply chain in agriculture and connecting farmers to consumers in a manner where consumers now can get access to naturally grown crops and local variants that are otherwise not available.   Mr. Akhil Kothari, our host and Mr. Rawat discuss many interesting aspects like GeographicalIndication Tags, Agriculture supply chain complexities and a very engrossing discussion on Honey.   Whether you’re a farmer, entrepreneur, or just passionate about agriculture and technology, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration!   You can also visit Simply Naturals website and explore their range of offerings: https://simplynaturals.co.in/   #KrishiRishi #SimplyNaturals #ShunyaAgritech #SustainableFarming #Organic #AgriTech #IndianDairy #Hydroponics #Podcast #GreenFodder #Fodder

In our latest episode of Krishi Rishi, Mr. Gaurav Singh, sheds light on how new technologies are giving a new direction to the farms of India   Digital agriculture means using modern digital techniques and equipment in farming. It includes many types of technologies, which help farmers in every stage of farming. Mr. Singh talks about modern technologies like precision farming, drone technology, sensors, and smartphone apps, which are not only increasing crop production but are also helping farmers to use water, fertilizers and pesticides correctly and safely. We discuss how digital agriculture is improving the health of our farms, how market information is now at the fingertips of farmers, and how this technology is promoting the safety of our food, how it is reducing the cost of farmers, increasing their income, and also protecting the environment.

In this episode our Krishi Rishi, Mrs. Shubhangi Singh, founder of 'Golden Millets Company' details the nutritional benefit of Millets - which are gluten free and have ten times more calcium than milk, are easily digestible and are rich in micronutrients. She also speaks about impact that Millet Farming can have in reviving soil health. Mrs. Singh also talks about her inspiring journey from being a professional architect to a millet entrepreneur. She takes us through the various challenges she faced in rebranding the "forgotten grain" as "Golden Millets" and building a multi-crore company and how the venture is reaching new heights of success today. Mrs. Singh was honoured by the President of India, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu, in 2023. So what are you waiting for, join this podcast and incorporate the power of millets in your life!

In this podcast, catch Dr. Gopal Singh, Joint Director, SVVP University, Meerut explore mushroom farming. With the exponential growth in demand for edible mushroom in India, Dr. Singh explains how mushroom farming can be an immensely profitable endeavour for even marginal farmers. He also details easy ways to grow mushrooms and how it can be the epitome of the mantra of “More profit from less space”.

In this special episode of Krishi Rishi presented by Shunya Agritech, Mr. Nagendra Kumar Singh, a distinguished Indian agricultural scientist, currently working as National Professor Dr. B.P. Pal Chair and J.C.Bose National Fellow at ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. His contributions in decoding the genome of rice, tomato, wheat, pigeon pea, jute and mango and has developed several new climate-sensitive paddy varieties are exceptional.  In this podcast, Mr. Singh demystifies genome and its importance in the life of a common farmer. Listen to our latest episode to be a part of this informative discussion and learn how one can increase crop yield by selecting the right seeds.

We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Prashant Vikram, Director of Research in Agriculture at SGT University, Gurugram, in this episode of the Krishi Rishi podcast. Jay Prakash Chhajer & Dr. Prashant Vikram delved into two pressing issues affecting farmers and agriculture in India: land shrinkage and soil degradation.As urbanization and infrastructure projects expand to meet the demands of a growing population, the availability of land for agriculture diminishes. Meanwhile, reliance on monocropping and chemical fertilizers has led to declining soil fertility, creating a challenging environment for our farmers.In this engaging discussion many others interesting details like Resource Pooling, Government Support & Difference between Natural & Organic Farming were discussed. "कृषि ऋषि" के इस खास एपिसोड में शून्य एग्रीटेक द्वारा प्रस्तुत चर्चा में आपके मेज़बान जय छाजेर ने कृषि अनुसंधान के निदेशक और एसजीटी यूनिवर्सिटी, गुरुग्राम के रशी, डॉ. प्रशांत विक्रम से बातचीत की। इस एपिसोड में छोटे भूमि धारकों को खेती में आने वाली कठिनाइयों, खासकर तकनीकी प्रगति की सीमित पहुँच और घटती मिट्टी की उर्वरकता के प्रभावों पर गहन चर्चा की गई है। डॉ. प्रशांत ने यह भी समझाया कि कैसे यह सीधे तौर पर किसानों की आजीविका और देश की खाद्य सुरक्षा को प्रभावित करता है। इसके साथ ही, सरकारी हस्तक्षेप, नीतियों, और सब्सिडी योजनाओं की भूमिका पर भी चर्चा हुई, जो छोटे किसानों की मदद कर रही हैं। इसके अलावा, उन्होंने जैविक, सुरक्षित और प्राकृतिक खेती के महत्व पर भी विचार साझा किए, जो भविष्य में खाद्य सुरक्षा और उर्वरकता के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हो सकता है। मेज़बान जय प्रकाश छाजेर के साथ Guest Rishi डॉ. प्रशांत विक्रम, निदेशक, कृषि अनुसंधान, एसजीटी यूनिवर्सिटी, गुरुग्राम