Chilli Crop

In India, chilli is considered as one of the most valuable crop. It is grown mainly for its fruits all over the India

• Byadagi Chilli: Karnataka’s Red Gold for High Yield, Low Heat, and Big Profits!

  Byadagi chilli, grown in Karnataka, is renowned for its deep red colour and low pungency. With a GI tag, it's valued in cuisine and cosmetics. Key varieties include Kaddi and Dabbi. Despite market challenges, it remains vital for its high yield, colour, and industrial use.…

• Goa's Khola Chilli Becomes First Farmer Plant Variety Registered with PPV&FRA

  Goa's Khola Chilli, also known as Canacona Chilli, has been officially recognized as a Farmer Plant Variety by the PPV&FRA, granting exclusive rights to local cultivators.…

• A Sneak Peak at India's Diverse Chili Varieties

  From the deep red gravies of the south to the fragrant curries of the north, each region has its authentic chili variant to boast.…

• 8th-Pass Dharmesh Bhai Outshines Top College Grads, Earns Rs 1.5 Crore Annually from Chilli Cultivation

  Dharmesh Bhai Mathukiya, an eighth-grade-educated farmer from Gujarat, defies societal norms, turning chilli cultivation into a lucrative global enterprise, surpassing even top college graduates in annual income.…

• How to Grow Chillies Faster at Home in Pots Amid Rising Prices in India

  Learn how to grow chillies at home in pots with these helpful tips and guidelines amidst skyrocketing prices of chillies in India.…

• Ferozepur Farmers Ditch Paddy-Wheat Cycle to Grow Chilli & Earn Rs 2 Lakh per Acre

  Chilli growers in Ferozepur claim that they earn between Rs 1.50 to 2 lakh per acre out of chilli crop after deducting input costs and other expenses. This is significantly higher than the average income of Rs 90,000 per acre one can make out of…

• All You Must Know About Telangana’s Chapata Chilli

  The Warangal region of the southern state of Telangana grows a special chilli that is native to the area and has the lowest Scoville Heat Index of any chilli in the world. Contrarily, its vibrant colour and sweet flavour increase its appeal.…

• FMC Crop Solution Promises Healthy Chilli Crops with Higher Yield

  After the Portuguese arrival in India, Chillies were first introduced to Goa, from where they spread to South India. When the army of the Maratha king Shivaji moved north to challenge the Mughal Empire during the 17th century, chilli was also introduced to north India.…

• Chilli Cultivation: 6 Tips to Care for Your Chilli Plants to Receive a Bountiful Yield

  Pepper is the most extensively used spice and condiment in the world, and it is highly valued for its pungency and ability to bring a unique taste to a variety of cuisines. Historically, it was mostly used for seasoning and as a medicinal herb, but…

• Red Chilli Prices Skyrocket In Telangana Due To Pest Attacks; Costs Rs 55,500 Per Quintal

  Since January 2022, more than twenty farmers have committed suicide in Telanagana. Hundreds of farmers around the state have been hit by a pest infestation. In addition, farmers have been forced to adopt drastic measures due to their inability to repay debts.…

• Farmers Making Good Profit as Chilli and Cotton Prices Surge

  Chilli and Cotton farmers of Andhra Pradesh are getting benefits due to surge in prices.…

• Invasive Pests Posing Threat to Chilli Farmers in India

  The RKPA has also urged the Chief Ministers and administrators of the two Telugu states to form a committee and a rapid response team to help farmers, even as the Association launched a mass education and engagement campaign to educate and engage the public representatives,…

• Invasive Pests Poses Threat to Chilli Farmers in AP & Telangana

  The Rashtriya Kisan Progressive Association (RKPA) has urged chilli producers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to band together and oppose regulators who are stifling quality agri-input, as well as to encourage the use of contemporary agri-tech methods to combat invasive pests such as 'Thripsparvispinus.'…

• Insect Devastates 9 Lakh Acres of Chilli Crop in South India; Experts Blame Pesticide Use

  A new species of insect is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. Thrips Parvispinous, an invasive insect from Indonesia first seen in 2015, has spread rapidly, affecting chilli crop in nearly 9 lakh acres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.…

• Pak Cricket Stadium Converted into a Vegetable Farm to Grow Pumpkins & Chillies

  In recent years, the level of cricket in Pakistan has decreased significantly. The country that was once regarded as one of the cricket's most respected ambassadors is now working hard to get even the basics right. Why has Pakistani cricket suddenly become a topic of…

• The Hottest Chilli Pepper in the World & The Secret of Its Hotness

  The article talks of the hottest chilli pepper in the world…

• Untimely Rains Damages Red Chilies in Guntur market

  The quality of Red chilies is reportedly affected in Guntur Mirchi yard. Sources from Guntur, the biggest mandi of Asia, said that due to untimely rains a huge quantity of Red chili has been adversely affected. Farmers had brought the chili stocks to Guntur Mirchi…