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Biotechnology in agriculture For about 10,000 years , farmers have been improving wild Plants and animals through the selection and breeding of desirable characteristics. This breeding has resulted in the domesticated plants and animals that are commonly used in crop and Livestock agriculture. In the twentieth century, breeding became more sophisticated, as the … Read more
Empowering the Backbone: The Rise of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in India Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a multitude of challenges in its agricultural sector. From low productivity and income to market volatility and lack of access to resources, farmers often struggle to thrive. In this context, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) … Read more
Operation Greens: Stabilizing Prices, Boosting Farmer Incomes Introduction: India, a nation of over 1.3 billion people, faces a constant struggle to ensure food security for its vast population. The agricultural sector, employing a significant portion of the workforce, plays a crucial role in this endeavor. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including price volatility, low … Read more
Major Irrigation Projects of India and Command Area Development Command area development programme The Centrally sponsored Command Area Development (CAD) Programme was launched in 1974-75 with the main objectives of improving the utilization of created irrigation potential and optimizing agriculture production and productivity from irrigated agriculture through a multi-disciplinary team under an Area … Read more
Acid An acid is a substance which forms H+ ions as the only positive ion in aqueous solution. Examples:- Hydrochloric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and Cl– ions HCl —> H+ + Cl– Sulphuric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and SO42- ions H2SO4 —>2H+ + SO42- Nitric acid forms H+ and NO3– ions when dissolved in water … Read more
The Monoculture Dilemma: Exploring the Costs and Consequences of Single-Crop Farming The vast, seemingly endless fields of golden wheat, emerald green corn, or vibrant red tomatoes are a familiar sight in modern agriculture. This uniformity, however, comes at a cost. The practice of monocropping, the cultivation of a single crop species on a large scale, … Read more
What is Gully Erosion? Gully erosion is a type of SoilSoil erosion that occurs when water flows over land and creates channels or gullies. These gullies can be small or large, and they can cause significant damage to land and property. Gully Formation and Development Causes of Gully Erosion Concentrated Water Flow Land Use and … Read more
National mission for sustainable agriculture Sustaining agricultural productivity depends on quality and availability of natural Resources like Soil and water. Agricultural Growth can be sustained by promoting conservation and sustainable use of these scarce Natural Resources through appropriate location specific measures. Indian Agriculture remains predominantly rainfed covering about 60% of the country’s net sown area … Read more
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM): Bringing Sweetness to India Introduction India, with its diverse agro-ecological zones and rich floral diversity, holds immense potential for beekeeping and honey production. However, the sector has been plagued by challenges such as low productivity, lack of modern beekeeping practices, and limited market access. Recognizing the need to revitalize … Read more
Industrialization in Rajasthan has been a recent phenomenon, as prior to the independence the Development Of Industries was restricted by the following factors:- Lack of Interest by the rulers Lack of technical know how Lack of transport facilities. RICCO has been established as an apex body for the development of industries in the … Read more