Notes and Study material for Exams
agriculture of Tamilnadu Introduction Agriculture is socially, economically and culturally entwined with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu. Agriculture cannot be easily dispensed with as it is the key component of economic Growth and development. Agriculture is undergoing perceptible changes as it gets transformed from a traditional to modern economy which is an important step towards Economic … Read more
Agroforestry: Agroforestry is a land-use system in which trees/shrubs are grown in association with agricultural crops, pastures or Livestock. This integration of trees and shrubs in the land-use system can be either a spatial arrangement, e.g. trees growing in a field at the same time as the crop, or in a time sequence, e.g. shrubs … Read more
Agro Based Industries in Karnataka The agro based industries in the State are spread across all the 30 districts. Currently, there are about 54,905 agro processing units with an Investment of Rs.4,42,879 Lakhs have employed 3,24,148 manpower. These are mainly in MSME sector. The State is home to big players such as ITC, Nestle, Gujarat … Read more
Forest- Types and Conservation of Forest and Forest Resources A forest is a complex ecosystem which is predominantly composed of trees, shrubs and is usually a closed canopy. Forests are storehouses of a large variety of life forms such as Plants, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles etc. Also the forests have abundant Microorganisms and Fungi, … Read more
Organic Farming Organic farming also known as ecological agriculture8 or biodynamic agriculture and works in harmony with nature i.e. the agricultural practices followed in organic agriculture do not cause any harm to the Environment. Due to eco-friendly nature of the organic farming it is considered as an viable alternative in comparison to chemical based farming, … Read more
In order to check rapid deforestation due to forestlands being released by state governments for agriculture, Industry and other development projects (allowed under the Indian Forest Act) the federal government enacted the Forest Conservation Act in 1980 with an amendment in 1988. The Act made the prior approval of the federal government necessary for de-reservation … Read more
SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more
Alley CroppingCropping Tree/Shrub Selection Alley Width Crop Selection (for alleys) SoilSoil Health and Erosion Control Water Management Pest and Disease Management Light Management Potential Yields Economic Considerations Tree/Shrub Selection The success of alley Cropping begins with selecting tree or shrub species that suit the climate, Soil, and overall objectives: Nitrogen-fixing species: Leguminous trees improve soil fertility … Read more
Farming Systems Introduction Farming systems are the ways in which people grow crops and raise LivestockLivestock. They vary depending on the climate, SoilSoil, water availability, and other factors. There are many different types of farming systems, but they can be broadly divided into two categories: subsistence farming and commercial farming. Subsistence farming is a type … Read more
Dry Land Farming Dry land farming is a type of agriculture that is practiced in areas with low rainfall. Farmers in these areas must use a variety of techniques to conserve water and produce crops. Climate and Rainfall Patterns SoilSoil Characteristics Crop Selection Soil and Water Conservation Practices TillageTillage and Planting Techniques Nutrient Management Pest … Read more