Advantage of Chemical Free Farming

Jul 30, 2021 | Business

Organic farming is recognized as a sustainable agriculture practice promoting  use of   organic/ bio inputs that  takes care of environment (including soil, biodiversity)  and  human wellbeing. Organic farming practices such as crop rotations, inter-cropping, cover crops, use of organic fertilizers and minimum tillage improves biodiversity, nutrient content and water retention capacity of the soil. Organic agriculture also contributes to mitigating the greenhouse effect and global warming through its ability to sequester carbon in the soil (FAO). 

Organic foods are safe and healthy and also boost immunity. With increased awareness on organic foods, people are inclining more towards organic products and it is fact that since the advent of COVID-19, the demand of organic product has increased in domestic market. The domestic market is growing @ 17% and the projected demand of organic food market is likely to cross Rs. 87.1 crore by 2021 from the Rs. 53.3 crore in 2016 (ASSOCHAM –EY). The export market size of organic products has increased by 42% during the current year (2021) compared to last year and the volume of organic products exported from April 2020 to February 2021 is 819250 MT with value of 948 million USD.

In view of increasing demand of organic food and realizing the advantage of chemical free farming for environment and human life, Government of India has been promoting Organic farming in the country through dedicated schemes namely Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) since 2015-16. Both the schemes stress on end to end support to organic farmers i.e. from production to certification and marketing.       

This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.

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The Toll Brothers Advantage Offers More Reasons to Buy a New Home Now

Apr 3, 2021 | Business

Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, offers new home buyers in Colorado several reasons to buy a new home now and experience the Toll Brothers Advantage.

Toll Brothers offers options for every buyer’s timeline, from a wide selection of quick move-in homes and those nearing completion to home designs ready to be built. Each home meets Toll Brothers’ uncompromising standards and reinforces the four pillars of the Toll Brothers Advantage: prestigious locations, distinctive architecture, unrivaled choice, and an extraordinary customer experience.

“It’s no secret that Colorado is experiencing a strong real estate market, as home has become more important than ever,” said Mark Bailey, Division President of Toll Brothers in Colorado. “Now is the time to buy the home of your dreams, and Toll Brothers is building luxury homes all along the Front Range.”

As a publicly-traded FORTUNE 500 company with more than 50 years of experience building luxury homes, Toll Brothers holds a prominent place in the industry with seasoned leadership, strong trade partners and a national presence.

In fact, 2021 marks the 10th year Toll Brothers has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies® list.

“You can trust that with Toll Brothers, you are choosing the best in the business, and our impeccable standards are reflected in every home we build,” said Bailey. “Whether they want scenic views and access to natural features, or proximity to schools, commuter routes, and entertainment – or all of it and more – our commitment is to build communities of luxury homes that deliver just what our buyers are looking for.”

Toll Brothers is building new, luxury homes in resort-style, active 55+ adult, and family communities all along Colorado’s Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. For more information, visit tollbrothers.com/Colorado.

About Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded over 50 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, golf course development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations.

2021 marks the 10th year Toll Brothers has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies® list. Toll Brothers has won numerous other awards, including Builder of the Year from both Professional Builder magazine and Builder magazine, the first two-time recipient from Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.