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Major Agricultural Issues of Rajasthan are:- To achieve self-sufficiency in food production. To increase Agricultural production and income of farmers / farm labours. To promote sustainable use of Natural Resources such as Land and Water. To promote Soil Health Management and Integrated Nutrient Management. Promote Crop Diversification. Promote use of agricultural inputs based on … Read more
Poultry FARMING (Silver Revolution) IN INDIA practice of raising poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, as a subcategory of Animal Husbandry, for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food. requires small capital and provides additional income and job opportunities to a large number of rural Population in the shortest possible time. The … Read more
Rural tank rejuvenation A tank is a low, earthen bund constructed across a shallow valley to hold the rainfall runoff from its catchment area. Tanks may be either isolated or in cascades. In a cascade, when the upper tank gets filled, the spill over the surplus weir is led into the tanks lower down, one … Read more
The Rise and Fall of Sole Cropping: A Critical Examination of its Impact on Agriculture and the Environment Introduction Sole cropping, the practice of growing a single crop species on a given piece of land, has been a dominant agricultural practice for centuries. It has been instrumental in feeding a growing global population and driving … Read more
Extension Activities: The government is taking up extension activities in a big way and utilizing the campaign modes to educate farmers in all possible forms. Polam Pilusthondi: The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen the extension reach at farmers’ doorstep for increasing productivity, profi tability, sustainability and explore the possibilities of … Read more
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
agriculture in India plays a pivotal role in providing livelihood, ensuring Food Security, reducing POVERTY and sustaining Growth. Overview of Agriculture Sector in India Agriculture & GVA: India is witnessing a general decline in share of agriculture in Gross Value Added (GVA). However, growth rate of agriculture & allied sectors have been fluctuating … Read more
Rice The rice is cultivated on the largest areas in India. Historians believe that while the Indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern India).Rice is a nutritional staple food which provides instant energy as its most important component is carbohydrate (starch). Rice … Read more
Ratoon Cropping: A Sustainable and Profitable Approach to Sugarcane Production Introduction Sugarcane, a major source of sugar and biofuel, plays a crucial role in global agriculture. However, traditional sugarcane cultivation methods often face challenges related to sustainability and profitability. Ratoon cropping, a practice that involves harvesting successive crops from the same root system, offers a … 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