Kerala Food Security

Kerala Food Security Kerala is South India’s most serenely lovely state. A slender coastal strip is formed by its bedded landscape: nearly 600km of wonderful sea coast and beaches; a languorous Network of glossy backwaters; and also the spice- and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats. simply setting foot on this swath of soul-quenching, palm-shaded … Read more

Modern concepts of Farming

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 abundant in countries near the equator … Read more

Organic farming

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

DRY FARMING IN INDIA

DRY FARMING IN INDIA The spread in the regions where the Average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. rainfall is scanty and uncertain, where hot and dry conditions prevail. It is not only that the average annual rainfall is low, the variability of rainfall in these areas varies between 25 to 60 per cent. … Read more

Diversified Farming

Diversified Farming Diversified farming is a type of agriculture that involves growing a variety of crops or raising a variety of LivestockLivestock. This type of farming is often used to reduce risk and increase profits. There are many benefits to diversified farming. One benefit is that it can help to reduce risk. When farmers grow … Read more

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is a system of agriculture that focuses on producing food and fiber while protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment and conserving Natural Resources. It is a holistic approach to farming that considers the needs of the entire ecosystem, including the SoilSoil, water, air, plants, animals, and people. Soil Conservation No-till farming Cover CroppingCropping Crop … Read more