Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
The cultivation of millets in the agricultural landscapes of India has a history of several decades. Pearl millet, finger millet, sorghum, foxtail milletand little millet have been successfully cultivated as crops that are highly adaptive to diverse climatic conditions and do not require much moisture compared to most of the major cereal crops. Recent years are…
Agriculture is developing rapidly with the introduction of new technologies and innovative farming methods.There is one such method known as hydroponics which implies growing of plants without soil. Hydroponic farming implies delivering of nutrients to plants through water-soluble nutrient solution and having roots of plants fixed in proper growing medium. It is possible to use this…
Soil health, water availability and suitable climatic conditions are essential prerequisites for agricultural activities. Activities such as intensive farming, excessive soil disturbance, the decrease in the amount of organic matter and poor use of agricultural inputs may result in soil deterioration and disruption of the functions of ecosystems. Regenerative agriculture is an agricultural approach aimed at improving…
The growth of agriculture in India is not possible without the contribution of the farmers. The farmers play an essential part in ensuring the food security of India. At times, farmers face greater economic pressure due to rising costs of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labour and irrigation. Weather conditions and changes in the cost of production of the crops…
Pulses and oilseeds play a significant role both in the Indian agriculture and in the diet of Indians. Pulses are the main sources of plant protein along with other nutrients; oilseeds like mustard, soybean, groundnut and sunflower supply the material for the production of edible oil. In some cases, when domestic production was not sufficient to meet…
A single grain may look small and simple, yet it carries a remarkable journey from the soil to our table.Grain emerges as a seed and grows up as a result of the assistance it receives from the soil, water, sunshine andcultivation. As the crops grow, they face numerous challenges like the weed, pests, diseases and changes in weather conditions. After…
Water is among the most crucial sources of farming operations. Without water, no seed can grow into a plant; without water, the life cycle of crops would fail. Water is directly associated with income and crop production for millions of farmers. But due to the unpredictable pattern of rainfall, decrease in the levels of groundwater,…
Climate change is creating serious challenges for the agricultural sector in many parts of the world. The agricultural sector requires conducive climatic conditions, such as temperature, rainfall, humidity and availability of water resources. Any changes in these conditions will make it difficult for the farmers to plan their farming activities. Climate change can affect the…
Agriculture is the most important industry in our life and is considered the backbone of an economy. Agriculture is an industry that is not only related to cultivation but also to the other activities such as animal husbandry, dairy, fishery and horticulture. Agriculture plays a very important role in sustenance of life, earning livelihood and…