Farming practices

Crop Science in India In India around 70% of the Population earns its livelihood from agriculture. It fulfills the basic need of human beings and animals. It is an important source of raw material for many Agro Based Industries. India’s geographical condition is unique for agriculture because it provides many favorable conditions. There are plain … Read more

Cropping Intensity

CroppingCropping Intensity Cropping intensity is a measure of how much land is being used for agriculture. It is calculated by dividing the number of crops grown in a year by the number of years that the land is in production. A higher cropping intensity indicates that more land is being used for agriculture, while a … Read more

Multiple Cropping

Multiple CroppingCropping Multiple Cropping is a farming practice in which two or more crops are grown in the same field at the same time. This can be done in a number of ways, such as IntercroppingIntercropping, Relay Cropping, and Sequential Cropping. Types of Multiple Cropping Systems Intercropping Mixed cropping Relay Cropping Sequential Cropping Crop Selection … Read more

Mixed cropping

Mixed CroppingCropping Mixed Cropping is a type of agriculture in which two or more crops are grown together in the same field. This practice has been used for centuries by farmers around the world, and there are many reasons why it is beneficial. Crop Selection Spatial Arrangement Time of Sowing Nutrient Management Water Management Pest … Read more

Farming Systems

Farming Systems Introduction Farming systems are the ways in which people grow crops and raise LivestockLivestock. They vary depending on the climate, SoilSoil, water availability, and other factors. There are many different types of farming systems, but they can be broadly divided into two categories: subsistence farming and commercial farming. Subsistence farming is a type … Read more

Specialized Farming

Specialized Farming Specialized farming is a type of agriculture that focuses on the production of a single crop or LivestockLivestock product. This type of farming is often used to produce high-value crops or Livestock that can be sold for a premium price. Specialized farming can be more profitable than traditional farming, but it also requires … 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