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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
Chhattisgarh is rich in Livestock wealth. Livestock sector contributes about 23 percent to the value of agricultural sector output. A majority of the rural households possesses one or another species of livestock. The distribution of livestock holdings is more equitable as compared to land, indicating that the poor have more opportunities in livestock production than … Read more
Animal Husbandry AND Dairy ü Sustained efforts – Stabilized Primary Sector ü Technology in agriculture – bringing together global leaders in cutting edge technologies to aid small and marginal farmers ü Drought – a thing of the past – Sustained Growth in Agriculture and Allied sectors – Growth despite deficit rainfall ü Soil Health Cards to farmers – distribution … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Rajasthan In Rajasthan, animal husbandry is not merely a subsidiary to agriculture but it is a major economic activity, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, thus providing the much needed insurance against frequently occurring scarcity conditions. Parallel to crop production, animal husbandry is the most important activity in Rajasthan. Livestock … Read more
The Intertwined Web: Agriculture and its Allied Sectors Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, is far more than just the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. It forms a complex ecosystem, intricately connected to a web of allied sectors that contribute to its success and, in turn, benefit from its prosperity. This article delves … Read more
Operation Flood and Cooperatives Operation Flood was a dairy development program launched in India in 1970. The program was designed to increase milk production and productivity, improve the quality of milk, and expand the market for milk and milk products. Operation Flood was a major success, and it helped to transform the Indian dairy industry. … Read more
What is Dairy? Dairy is a broad term that refers to all products that come from milk. This includes milk itself, as well as cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream. Dairy products are a good source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. History of Dairy Types of Dairy Products Health Benefits of Dairy Risks of … Read more
Fermentation Fermentation, chemical process by which Molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically. More broadly, fermentation is the foaming that occurs during the manufacture of wine and beer, a process at least 10,000 years old. The frothing results from the evolution of carbon dioxide gas, though this was not recognized until the 17th century. … Read more
Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan What is Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is a branch of agriculture, which comprises of controlled cultivation, management, up keeping and production of domestic animals (like cattles, horses, sheeps etc.) which includes improvement in the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding, genetics, behavior and … Read more
White Revolution IN INDIA The package programme adopted to increase the production of milk is known as White Revolution in India. The White Revolution in India occurred in 1970, when the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established to organize the dairy development through the co-operative societies. Varghese Kuerin was the father of White … Read more