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agriculture in Meghalaya Meghalaya is basically an agricultural state with about 80% of its Population depending entirely on agriculture for their livelihood. Nearly 10% of the geographical area of Meghalaya is under cultivation. Agriculture in the state is characterised by limited use of modern techniques, low yields and low productivity. As a result, despite the … Read more
Climate change is inevitable. The best strategy to deal with Climate Change is adoption of practices to make our farming more resilient. ICAR has launched a Network of project called NICRA. It stands for National innovation on climate resilient agriculture. The salient features of NICRA are as follows: It takes into account the critical … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
Agriculture Extension Services Agriculture extension services are a vital part of the agricultural sector. They provide farmers with the information and resources they need to improve their production and profitability. Extension services also play a role in educating consumers about the importance of agriculture and the role that farmers play in our food system. There … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics under extension forestry: Agroforestry Arboriculture Forest management Forest pathology Forest products utilization Forest recreation Forest resources conservation Forest wildlife management Integrated pest management Natural resource economics Soil science Tree improvement Wood science Wood technology Extension forestry is the application of forestry research and technology to the management of forests. … Read more