Is Sandalwood (Chandan Ki Kheti) Cultivation illegal in India
A Sandalwood tree grows on well-drained alluvial soils where the climate is cool with moderate rainfall, plentiful sunshine and long periods of dry weather. the ideal temperature for its growth it between 12o and 45o C. The tree flourishes best between altitude of 600 and 1500 m, through it may go up 1350 m and descend as low as 360 m. The important sandal tracts lie in places where rainfall varies from 60-160 cm. Planting of sandalwood is legal in India and plantation activities are undertaken by both government and private agencies. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change( MoEF&CC) is the final authority for formulating legislation for regulating the trade and cultivation of sandalwood in the Country.
How much is the dry leaves of Moringa produced in an acre
Moringa is coming into view as future crop considering its wider adoptability and tolerance to the severe drought conditions. The present work was taken up to investigate the economic viability of the production and local as well as global demand of Moringa, its value addition and export aspects.
Yield per Acre
The first harvest is about 70 to 80 days later, then after 60 days. Every harvesting takes place at the interval of about 70 to 80 days during the entire interval of the crop. It also includes other factors like fertile strength of soil, weather, and other conditions etc.
Minimum : 1200-1500 Kg.
Maximum: 2500-3000 Kg.
What is Contract Farming Agreement ?
In this system for the production and supply of agricultural/horticultural produce are under forward contracts between producers/suppliers and buyers. The essence of such an arrangement is the commitment of the producer/ seller to provide an agricultural commodity of a certain type, at a time and a price, and in the quantity required by a known and committed buyer. Contract farming usually involves the following basic elements-pre-agreed price, quality, quantity or acreage (minimum/maximum) and time. Contracts can range from oral deals to formal, registered written contracts.
NOARF provide contract farming for particular crops in different segment like are :
- Moringa Dry leaves crop
- Dragon Fruit and
- Cordyceps Militaris production