Notes and Study material for Exams
Horticulture of Kerala Introduction: The horticulture sector encompasses a wide range of crops namely fruit crops, vegetables crops, potato and tuber crops, ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic crops, spices and plantation crops. New introductions like mushroom, bamboo and bee keeping (for improving the crop productivity) further expanded the scope of horticulture. While the first few … Read more
agriculture of West Bengal West Bengal is located between 21⁰31’ & 27⁰14’ North Latitude and 85⁰91’ & 89⁰53’ East Longitude. The tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the state covering the district in the East, Nadia and Bardwan and in the West Bankura and Purulia. The state has occupied a geographical area of … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE like grading, packaging, ripening chambers will be introduced for the major crops in areas of their concentrations. As it is difficult to attract huge Investment to start large scale processing units, small scale and cottage units will be encouraged and support will be provided for them. Farmers associations (FPOs & FIGs, etc) will be … Read more
agriculture in Meghalaya Meghalaya is basically an agricultural state with about 80% of its Population depending entirely on agriculture for their livelihood. Nearly 10% of the geographical area of Meghalaya is under cultivation. Agriculture in the state is characterised by limited use of modern techniques, low yields and low productivity. As a result, despite the … Read more
Biodiversity, the pollution of water Resources, and the degradation of soil. The future prospects for horticulture in Nagaland are bright. The state has a number of advantages, including a favorable climate, fertile soil, and a skilled workforce. With the right policies and investments, horticulture can play a major role in the Economic Development of Nagaland. … Read more
agriculture of Tamilnadu Introduction Agriculture is socially, economically and culturally entwined with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu. Agriculture cannot be easily dispensed with as it is the key component of economic Growth and development. Agriculture is undergoing perceptible changes as it gets transformed from a traditional to modern economy which is an important step towards Economic … Read more
Cropping Pattern of Goa Cropping systems of a region are decided by and large, by a number of Soil and climatic parameters which determine overall agro-ecological setting for nourishment and appropriateness of a crop or set of crops for cultivation. Nevertheless, at farmers’ level, potential productivity and monetary benefits act as guiding principles while opting … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. Development of best integration model in India by integrating the components of community tank, orchard plantation and micro-irrigation & emulated by other States. Concerted efforts on water saving techniques and increased subsidy assistance in Micro Irrigation (drip and sprinkler) scheme from 50% to 90%. So far an area of 8231 Ha has already been … Read more
agriculture in Himachal Pradesh Introduction: Himachal Pradesh describe by the ancients as “DevBhoomi” (Abode of the Gods), is situated in the heart of the Himalayas in the northern part of India. It has a geographical area of 55.67 lakh hectrares by professional surveys. Most of which is under forests, pastures and grazing lands. Less than … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE like permanent pandals at farmer’s field for quality production of creeper vegetables. To promote new technologies. To minimize the post harvest losses. To enhance knowledge and skills of farmers with latest advanced technologies by conducting trainings and exposure visits. MAJOR SCHEMES UNDER RKVY Supply of Hybrid Vegetable Seed – 50% subsidy on Hybrid vegetable … Read more