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Classification Based on Growing Season The growing season is the period of time each year when plants can grow and produce food. It is determined by the amount of sunlight and warmth that a region receives. The length of the growing season varies depending on the latitude, altitude, and climate. In general, the growing season … Read more
SoilSoil texture Soil texture is the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay in a soil. It is one of the most important physical properties of soil, as it affects many other soil properties, such as drainage, fertility, and aeration. Soil texture is determined by the size of the soil particles. Sand particles are the … Read more
ORIGIN The Department of agriculture has been created mainly to provide Agricultural Extension Services to farmers and to transfer the latest technical knowledge to the farming community, introduction of high yielding varieties, laying demonstrations, imparting training to farmers to improve skills & knowledge to boost up the agricultural Production and productivity. The other … Read more
The Silver Fiber Revolution: Redefining Age and Technology in the Digital Age The world is aging. By 2050, the number of people aged 60 and over will reach 2 billion, representing a significant demographic shift with profound implications for society, the economy, and technology. This demographic wave, often referred to as the “silver tsunami,” is … Read more
The World of Biennial Crops: A Deep Dive into Two-Year Wonders Biennial crops, with their unique life cycle spanning two growing seasons, offer a fascinating glimpse into the diverse strategies of the plant kingdom. These plants, unlike their annual counterparts, don’t rush to complete their life cycle in a single year. Instead, they strategically invest … Read more
Contract Farming Contract farming is an agreement between a farmer and a buyer, whereby the farmer agrees to grow a certain crop or LivestockLivestock product for the buyer, who agrees to purchase the produce at a pre-agreed price. This type of arrangement can benefit both parties, as it can provide farmers with a guaranteed market … Read more
Commercialization of agriculture Commercialization of agriculture means production of agricultural crops for sale in the market, rather than for family consumption. For marketization of agricultural products thus ‘surplus’ of production over consumption is required. But agriculture at that time was merely of the subsistence type. It had not been a consequence of conscious response … Read more
Control of Pests and crop Disease agriculture is the single largest sector of India that provides the principal means of livelihood for over 58.4% of country’s Population. It contributes approximately one-fifth of the total gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture accounts for about 10% of the total export earnings and provides raw material to a large … Read more
The Enduring Legacy of Plantation Crops: A Global Perspective Plantation crops, a term encompassing a diverse range of agricultural commodities grown on large-scale estates, have played a pivotal role in shaping global economies, societies, and landscapes for centuries. From the sugar plantations of the Caribbean to the tea gardens of India, these monocultures have left … Read more
Farming Systems and sustainability Nature is dynamic. It causes inheritable changes in all living organisms. For thousands of years, farmer around the world have been selecting and conserving varieties of different crop Plants that they cultivated. This process has generated a rich wealth of varieties in each crop plant, seen to be most … Read more