Notes and Study material for Exams
INFRASTRUCTURE like grading, packaging, ripening chambers will be introduced for the major crops in areas of their concentrations. As it is difficult to attract huge Investment to start large scale processing units, small scale and cottage units will be encouraged and support will be provided for them. Farmers associations (FPOs & FIGs, etc) will be … Read more
Biodiversity, the pollution of water Resources, and the degradation of soil. The future prospects for horticulture in Nagaland are bright. The state has a number of advantages, including a favorable climate, fertile soil, and a skilled workforce. With the right policies and investments, horticulture can play a major role in the Economic Development of Nagaland. … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE in post harvest facilities like cold storage and the avenues for sale in terms of market and mandi linkages are discussed in detail in this chapter. Agri Export Zones (AEZs) are promoted with the objective of promoting exports of agricultural produce from selected areas of productivity prominence, while food parks provide an opportunity of … Read more
Concept of Organic Farming, seed certification Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing Farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It relies on Fertilizers of organic origin such as Compost Manure, green manure, and Bone Meal … Read more
Fertilizers All Plants need certain mineral nutrients to survive. These Minerals occur naturally in the Soil and are taken up from the soil by the roots of the plants. Most soils usually have enough of these minerals to keep plants healthy. However, some nutrients are gradually used up by the plants, or are washed out … Read more
Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more
Soil fertility refers to the ability of a soil to sustain agricultural plant Growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality. A fertile soil has the following properties:- It is rich in nutrients necessary for basic plant nourishment. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It consists of adequate Minerals such as boron, … Read more
Soil fertility refers to the ability of a soil to sustain agricultural plant Growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality. A fertile soil has the following properties:- It is rich in nutrients necessary for basic plant nourishment. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It consists of adequate Minerals such as boron, … Read more
the syllabus states that -mazor crops,Cropping patterns in various parts of the country,different types of Irrigation system,storage,transport and Marketing of agricultural product,and issues related to constraints,e-tec hnology in the aid of farmers….the link for yojna January 2011 for agriculture is for dowloading dere would be a link as download pdf also ncert geography land use … 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