KrishiYard(All about agriculture)

  In the high-altitude cold desert of Lahaul-Spiti, the chill in the air is slightly more than usual, which is an indication of winter. For 6 months every year, The Himalayan valley becomes virtually cut off from the rest of the globe. At 13000 feet above sea level in north-east Himachal Pradesh, the temperature can dip as low as -30 degrees Celsius in the winter months. It is one of the most difficult places in Asia to be a farmer. As the valley prepares for the harsh winter, the residents of the valley have additional tasks in the hands of Foraging Seabuckthorn.   Seabuckthorn has great importance in the Himalayan regions as it benefits the people and environment of the region. This plant is found in plenty across the Himalayas across Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur even in states like Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. The environment there is very fragile and prone to soil erosion. Seabuckthorn helps in conserving the environment as it stops soil erosion and conserves wildlife. Seab

  When you consider agriculture, you almost certainly envision a farm with rows of cereals and vegetables grown within the soil. But there's also a whole business comprised of underwater agriculture, and that's where the trendy food industry cultivates carrageenan, every natural extract from a selected species of red seaweed, Kappa carrageenan is sourced mainly from Kappaphycus alvarezii. This type of carrageenan(there are three main commercial classes) forms the foremost rigid strongest gels of the carrageenan family( especially within the presence of potassium) and is widely used for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Since carrageenan can strongly bind to proteins, its main application within the food industry is in dairy and meat products. Kappa carrageenan may be used as a vegetarian and vegan alternative to gelatin in some applications. Seaweeds are fast-growing marine algae and have been harvested for centuries to produce food additives like carrageenan