Resources
Resources for farmers
Trusted schemes, guides and tools for farming better, from government and university sources.
A hand-picked list of trusted government and university resources for farmers: crop guides and fertilizer schedules, farm manuals, schemes, natural farming, crop advice, weather, market prices and support for FPOs. Each link opens the official source.
Crop guides & fertilizer schedules
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TNAU & Tamil Nadu Department of Agriculture
Crop Production Guide 2020: field crops
Recommended varieties, seed rates, fertilizer schedules and crop management for rice, millets, pulses, oilseeds and other field crops.
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TNAU & Tamil Nadu Department of Horticulture
Crop Production Guide 2020: horticulture
Standard cultivation practices for fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation and medicinal crops, and flowers.
Download PDF · 7.2 MB Crop Production Guide 2020: horticulture (opens in a new tab) -
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Paddy fertilizer schedule (transplanted rice)
Recommended N, P and K doses by variety duration and region, split-application timings and micronutrients.
Visit website Paddy fertilizer schedule (transplanted rice) (opens in a new tab) -
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
SRI paddy: nutrient management
Fertilizer and leaf colour chart guidance for the System of Rice Intensification.
Visit website SRI paddy: nutrient management (opens in a new tab)
Farm manuals
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MANAGE, Ministry of Agriculture
Natural farming study material
The principles of natural farming, soil health, and how to prepare inputs such as Beejamrit and Jeevamrit.
Download PDF · 5.1 MB Natural farming study material (opens in a new tab) -
National Coalition for Natural Farming
Bio-input resource centre manual
Step-by-step processes for making and supplying natural farming bio-inputs at village level.
Download PDF · 8.1 MB Bio-input resource centre manual (opens in a new tab) -
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Seed production and certification manual
How to produce good quality seed and get it certified.
Download PDF · 1.7 MB Seed production and certification manual (opens in a new tab) -
MANAGE, Ministry of Agriculture
Natural farming knowledge repository
Field manuals, training modules and guides from the National Mission on Natural Farming.
Visit website Natural farming knowledge repository (opens in a new tab)
Government schemes
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Government of India
PM-KISAN
Income support for eligible farmer families. Check your beneficiary status, complete eKYC and register online.
Visit website PM-KISAN (opens in a new tab) -
Government of India
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against yield loss from natural calamities, pests and diseases. Check premiums and apply.
Visit website Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance) (opens in a new tab) -
Government of India
Soil Health Card
Get your soil tested and receive nutrient and fertiliser recommendations for your field.
Visit website Soil Health Card (opens in a new tab)
Natural & organic farming
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
National Mission on Natural Farming
Guidance, training and support for chemical-free natural farming practices.
Visit website National Mission on Natural Farming (opens in a new tab) -
National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming
PGS-India organic certification
The Participatory Guarantee System: a low-cost way for farmer groups to certify their organic produce.
Visit website PGS-India organic certification (opens in a new tab)
Crop advice & weather
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
TNAU Agritech Portal
Crop production guides, pest and disease management and farming techniques.
Visit website TNAU Agritech Portal (opens in a new tab) -
India Meteorological Department
Weather forecasts & agromet advisories
Forecasts, rainfall alerts and agro-meteorological advisories for your district.
Visit website Weather forecasts & agromet advisories (opens in a new tab) -
Government of India
Kisan Call Centre
Free helpline where agriculture experts answer farming questions in local languages.
Call 1800-180-1551
Markets & prices
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Government of India
e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)
The online national market: see prices and trade produce across connected mandis.
Visit website e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) (opens in a new tab) -
Government of India
Agmarknet
Daily arrivals and prices from agricultural markets across India.
Visit website Agmarknet (opens in a new tab)
FPOs & collectives
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Government of India
Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
Support for forming and strengthening farmer producer organisations, including equity grants and credit guarantees.
Visit website Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) (opens in a new tab)
Farmyng Club app
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Farmyng Club
Farmyng Club on Google Play
Join a club near you, ask your community for help, find services and sell your produce. Free on Android.
Visit website Farmyng Club on Google Play (opens in a new tab)