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Techniques of Irrigation and Soil conservations and soil Health cards Techniques of irrigation Surface Irrigation In this method water flows and spreads over the surface of the land. Varied quantities of water are allowed on the fields at different times. Hence, flow of water under surface irrigation comes under unsteady flow. As a … 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 … 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
Biodiversity: Soil reclamation can help to increase biodiversity by providing a more suitable habitat for plants and animals. Challenges of soil reclamation: Soil reclamation can be a complex and time-consuming process, and it can be expensive. There are a number of challenges that can be associated with soil reclamation, including: The type of damage that … Read more
Crop Science in India In India around 70% of the Population earns its livelihood from agriculture. It fulfills the basic need of human beings and animals. It is an important source of raw material for many Agro Based Industries. India’s geographical condition is unique for agriculture because it provides many favorable conditions. There are plain … 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
Green Revolution The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development between 1945 and the late 1960s that increased agricultural production worldwide. The Green Revolution was the result of the introduction of new agricultural technologies, including high-yield varieties of crops, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides. These technologies were developed and disseminated by the Rockefeller Foundation and … Read more
What are Annual Crops? Annual crops are plants that are grown for one year and then harvested. They are a major source of food for humans and animals, and they are also used to produce a variety of other products, such as fibers, oils, and medicines. Annual crops are grown in a wide range of … Read more
Perennial crops Perennial crops are plants that live for more than two years. They are a sustainable alternative to Annual Crops, which need to be replanted every year. Perennial crops can provide a number of benefits, including: Increased yields: Perennial crops can often produce more food per acre than annual crops. This is because they … Read more
What is a Tap Root System? A taproot system is a type of root system that has a single, dominant primary root that grows vertically downward. The taproot system is found in many plants, including trees, shrubs, and some herbaceous plants. The taproot system is important for anchoring the plant in the SoilSoil and for … Read more