Horticulture And Forestry

   INFRASTRUCTURE and protection of forests and wildlife. Under this scheme 1.74 lakh claims with an extent of 10.26 lakh acres are received. Of which 1.63 lakh claims with an extent of 9.81 lakh acres are surveyed. Remaining are under progress.   Plantation Activities:  Eucalyptus Plantations:  The APFDC has been raising Eucalyptus Clonal … Read more

Zero Tillage (No tillage)

Zero Tillage: A Revolution in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, has undergone a dramatic transformation over centuries. From traditional, labor-intensive methods to the mechanization of the 20th century, the quest for increased productivity has driven innovation. However, this relentless pursuit has come at a cost, with detrimental impacts … Read more

Indian Agriculture

  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

Monoculture

The Monoculture Conundrum: A Deep Dive into the Pros, Cons, and Future of Single-Species Farming The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. To meet this demand, agricultural practices have evolved, often leaning towards large-scale, efficient systems. One such system, monoculture, has become a dominant force in modern agriculture, but its … Read more

Quadruple Cropping

Quadruple Cropping: Maximizing Yield and Sustainability in a Changing World The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, placing immense pressure on food production systems. Meeting this demand while ensuring food security and environmental sustainability requires innovative agricultural practices. One such practice, gaining increasing attention, is quadruple cropping, a system that involves … Read more

Contract Farming

Contract Farming Contract farming is an agreement between a farmer and a buyer, whereby the farmer agrees to grow a certain crop or LivestockLivestock product for the buyer, who agrees to purchase the produce at a pre-agreed price. This type of arrangement can benefit both parties, as it can provide farmers with a guaranteed market … Read more

Agriculture Booster- Commercialization of Agriculture

Commercialization of agriculture   Commercialization of agriculture  means production of agricultural crops for sale in the market, rather than for family consumption. For marketization of agricultural products thus ‘surplus’ of production over consumption is required. But agriculture at that time was merely of the subsistence type. It had not been a consequence of conscious response … Read more

Exit mobile version