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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
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
In the arid and semi-arid zone of Rajasthan animal rearing is the primary occupation and source of livelihood. Census of live stock states them to be 5.77 crore in number which accounts for 11.8% of Indian Animal Population. Rajasthan has largest number of goats, sheeps, camels and drought animals. Density and Distribution of Livestock in … 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
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
Livestock: A Vital Force Shaping Our World Livestock, encompassing a diverse range of domesticated animals raised for various purposes, plays a crucial role in shaping our world. From providing food and fiber to contributing to livelihoods and cultural practices, livestock has been an integral part of human civilization for millennia. This article delves into the … Read more
Animal Husbandry Animal husbandry is the practice of raising and caring for domesticated animals. It is a major agricultural activity that provides food, fiber, and labor. Animal husbandry also plays a role in the production of other products, such as leather, wool, and manure. History of Animal Husbandry Types of Animal Husbandry Benefits of Animal … 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
Agro Based Industries in Karnataka The agro based industries in the State are spread across all the 30 districts. Currently, there are about 54,905 agro processing units with an Investment of Rs.4,42,879 Lakhs have employed 3,24,148 manpower. These are mainly in MSME sector. The State is home to big players such as ITC, Nestle, Gujarat … Read more