Mrittika Harvest Updates

Watch Video North Bengal's Next Big Shift: From Tea and Jute to a Spice Hub? For generations, North Bengal has worn two identities with pride — the rolling green tea gardens and the sprawling jute fields. But a fresh announcement in the West Bengal Budget 2026 could add a third chapter to that story: a dedicated Spice Hub for the region. What's Been Announced The West Bengal government's 2026-27 Budget has proposed setting up a spice hub in North Bengal, aimed at organizing local spice farming, improving processing infrastructure, and opening up new export opportunities for the region's growers. Alongside this, the budget also brought good news for potato farmers: An extra ₹200 per quintal on procurement price A 35% subsidy on building cold storage and packing centres, backed by a ₹100 crore allocation A separate ₹100 crore earmarked for supplying high-quality seeds to farmers The Numbers Behind the Announcement West Bengal's ginger production...

 India's government recently informed Parliament that the country's urea availability for the Kharif 2026 season stands at 163.78 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), against a requirement of just 109.40 LMT. On paper, that's a surplus of nearly 48% — a reassuring number for a country that has historically struggled with seasonal urea shortages and black-marketing at the dealer level. But a closer look at how this urea is actually produced reveals a supply chain vulnerability that the surplus figure alone doesn't capture. How Urea Is Actually Made — And Why That Matters Urea production follows a simple industrial chain: natural gas is converted into ammonia, which is then processed into urea. Natural gas isn't a minor input in this process — it accounts for a substantial share of total production cost. This means India's urea security is only as strong as its natural gas security. The Domestic Gas Production Problem According to the International Energy Agency's Q...

Urea Shortage or Artificial Scarcity? If India Has a 50% Surplus, Why Are Farmers Paying More? Is India Really Facing a Urea Shortage? Every sowing season, the same concern echoes across rural India: "There is no Urea available." Long queues outside fertilizer shops, rising prices, and farmers returning home empty-handed have become familiar scenes. But an important question deserves attention: Is India actually running out of Urea, or is something else happening between government warehouses and local retailers? The latest figures presented in Parliament suggest a very different picture. The Numbers Tell a Different Story According to information shared by the Government of India in Parliament: Available Urea stock: Approximately 163 lakh metric tonnes Estimated national requirement: Approximately 109 lakh metric tonnes This means the country is holding around 50% more Urea than the estimated requirement. If national stocks are comfortably above demand, then why are so man...

While India's ethanol policy drives long-term maize demand toward 72 million tonnes, local farmers face steep price drops below MSP due to supply surpluses and middleman supply chains. The Macro Hype vs. Local Mandi Reality Headlines frequently celebrate India's rapid transition toward grain-based biofuel production, noting that maize now accounts for over 35% of total ethanol output. With national demand projected to rise from 50 million tonnes to 72 million tonnes by 2030, the long-term outlook appears exceptionally strong. However, a closer look at regional agricultural markets reveals a severe disconnect between policy projections and immediate farmer realization. Key Factors Impacting Local Prices Regional Surplus Overhang: In key states like Karnataka, local production surpluses (exceeding 32 lakh tonnes) far outweigh current regional processing and storage capacity. Sub-MSP Realization: Market prices in local mandis have slipped to ₹1,600–₹1,800 per quintal, falling...

  Facebook  LOWBIS Systemic Herbicide — The Smart Way to Protect Your Maize Crop from Weeds Introduction Every Kharif and Zaid season, millions of Indian farmers battle one invisible enemy that robs their harvest silently: weeds. Whether it is broad-leaf varieties or grassy weeds, uncontrolled weed growth in maize fields can slash yields by 30 to 60 percent. Enter LOWBIS — a post-emergence systemic herbicide from Mrittika Harvest, formulated with Tembotrione 34.4% SC. Tembotrione belongs to the triketone class of herbicides and works by inhibiting the HPPD enzyme in weeds, which is essential for carotenoid production. Without carotenoids, chlorophyll is destroyed and the plant bleaches to death — while the maize crop remains unaffected. What Makes LOWBIS Different? Unlike pre-emergence herbicides that require precise soil moisture and timing, LOWBIS is applied post-emergence — directly when weeds are actively growing. This means it works on what is actually there in ...

  Buy Product EMESTO PRIME: Why Seed Treatment is the First Step to Better Yield Crop productivity begins even before sowing. One of the most critical but often overlooked practices is seed treatment. EMESTO PRIME , powered by the active ingredient penflufen, is designed to provide early-stage protection and support healthy crop establishment. Seed treatment acts as a protective shield during the most vulnerable phase of crop growth—germination and early root development. At this stage, seedlings are highly susceptible to soil-borne pathogens and environmental stress. EMESTO PRIME offers targeted protection against these risks. Key Advantages EMESTO PRIME delivers multiple agronomic benefits: Protects seeds from early-stage fungal infections Supports uniform germination and crop establishment Enhances root system development Provides long-lasting systemic action Improves early plant vigor A strong root system is essential for nutrient uptake and water absorption. B...

Facebook ORMACOMIN Organic Manure: Building Soil Health for Sustainable Farming Sustainable agriculture begins with healthy soil. Over time, excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers can reduce soil organic matter, weaken structure, and affect long-term productivity. Organic manures play a crucial role in restoring soil health, and ORMACOMIN Organic Manure is designed to support this process. ORMACOMIN is derived from organic sources and provides essential nutrients in a slow-release form. Unlike chemical fertilizers that offer quick but short-term nutrient availability, organic manures improve soil properties over time, leading to more stable and sustainable crop production. Why soil-focused nutrition matters Healthy soil is rich in organic matter and beneficial microorganisms. ORMACOMIN helps: Improve soil structure and aeration Enhance water-holding capacity Increase nutrient availability and retention Support beneficial microbial activity Promote better root deve...