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Delving into the Earth’s Layers: A Comprehensive Guide to Soil Profiles The ground beneath our feet, seemingly solid and unchanging, is in fact a dynamic and complex system. This intricate tapestry of minerals, organic matter, water, and air, known as soil, plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Understanding the vertical arrangement of … Read more
Applications of Space Technology in India agriculture Information on crop statistics is required for planning and DECISION MAKING purposes, such as, distribution and storage of food grains, Govt. policies, pricing, procurement and Food Security and so on. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare effectively uses contemporary techniques of satellite remote sensing in such decision making. … Read more
Impact of mining on forest and Environment Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and re-purposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause … Read more
Farm Yard Manure Farm yard manure (FYM) is a type of organic fertilizer that is made from the waste products of farm animals, such as cattle, pigs, and chickens. FYM is a valuable source of nutrients for plants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It can also help to improve SoilSoil structure and drainage. Composition of … Read more
Soils develop as a result of the interplay of 5 factors; Parent material, Climate, organisms, relief and time. Soil formation or soil genesis refers to changes of soil properties with time in one direction: the content of one component or mineral in a certain horizon decreases or increases‚ sedimentary layering disappears‚ etc. Mostly‚ such changes … Read more
Rajasthan Cropping Pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. The crop statistics published by the governments are used to denote the cropping patterns. Cropping pattern is, however, a dynamic concept as it changes over space and time.The cropping patterns of a region are closely influenced by … Read more
defined as ‘an addition or excessive addition of certain materials to the physical Environment (water, air and lands), making it less fit or unfit for life’. Pollutants are the materials or factors, which cause adverse effect on the natural quality of any component of the environment. Classifications According to the form in which they … Read more
The Power of Manure: A Deep Dive into Essential Elements for Plant Growth Manure, a natural byproduct of animal waste, has long been recognized as a valuable resource for enriching soil and promoting plant growth. Its organic composition provides a wealth of nutrients, improving soil structure and fostering a thriving ecosystem for plants. This article … Read more
The Silent Erosion: Understanding and Combating Sheet Erosion Sheet erosion, a seemingly innocuous process, silently steals away the fertile topsoil that sustains our agricultural lands and ecosystems. This insidious form of soil degradation, often overlooked in favor of its more dramatic counterpart â gully erosion â poses a significant threat to global food security and … Read more
Horticulture in Rajasthan Horticulture is the science and art of producing, improving, Marketing, and using fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental Plants. The importance of horticulture in improving the productivity of land, generating EMPLOYMENT, improving economic conditions of the farmers and entrepreneurs, enhancing exports and, above all, providing nutritional security to the people, is widely acknowledged. … Read more