DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND CROP PRODUCTION LECTURE NOTES PCP-503 FARMING SYSTEMS Dr. K.A. Elemo FARMING SYSTEMS Topic 1 Concepts, Definitions and Classification of farming Systems Topic 2 Factors determining farming systems: physical, biological and socioeconomic. Topic 3 Characteristics of the small- scale tropical farming systems Topic 4 Nomadic farming, shifting cultivation, fallow rotation, permanent cultivation, ley farming etc. Topic 5 Intercropping, mono-cropping, sole ...

 

Slide Notes This module will cover some important concepts and practices regarding soil sampling for nutrient management in agronomic systems to attain profitable and environmentally safe crop production. Even though these general principles apply for most regions of the U.S., viewers are encouraged to review locally developed soil sampling recommendations. Module 9: Soil Sampling To view the chapter for this topic click here. Module ...

 

CBSE Class 11 Economics Revision Notes Chapter - 14 RURAL DEVELOPMENT Rural development is a comprehensive term which essentially focuses on action for the development of area which is lagging behind in overall development of village economy. Objectives of rural development: 1. Increasing productivity of agricultural sector. 2. Generating alternative means of livelihood in rural sector. 3. Promoting education and health facilities in the rural ...

 

MODULE - 6 Environmental Science Senior Secondary Course Sustainable Development Notes 20 MODERN AGRICULTURE Modern agriculture has made impressive contribution in increasing food grain production in the country. The country could achieve self-sufficiency in food grain production by using modern methods of agriculture using better quality of seed, proper irrigation and adequate supply of plant nutrients by using chemical fertilizers and control of pests and ...

 

Soil Sampling – The Key to Effective Nutrient Management Planning Why Soil Sample? Agriculture is subject to high input costs along with increasing demands to protect the environment. As a result, farmers are utilizing nutrient management plans (NMPs) to better manage their inputs at rates that can sustain crop production and protect the environment. NMPs require current representative soil test results. Table 1 summarizes the ...

 

Crop Production and Management Class 8 Notes Science Chapter 1 We already know that: All living organisms require food. The energy from food is utilised by an organism for carrying out its various life processes such as digestion, respiration and excretion. Plants can make their food themselves but animals including humans cannot. We get our food from plants or animals, or both. In our country ...

 

INSTA PT 2022 EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE JANUARY 2021 – FEBRUARY 2022 INSTA PT 2022 EXCLUSIVE (AGRICULTURE) NOTES Table of Contents Government Schemes/ Programmes ............................................................................. 3 1. SWAMITVA SCHEME ................................................................................................... 3 2. PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA ..................................................................... 3 3. BEED MODEL OF CROP INSURANCE ............................................................................. 4 4. RASHTRIYA GOKUL MISSION........................................................................................ 5 5. RIVER RANCHING PROGRAMME .................................................................................. 6 6. AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND ...................................................................... 6 7. PANDIT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY UNNAT KRISHI SHIKSHA YOJANA ...

 

Organic Farming [UPSC Notes] What is Organic Farming? Organic farming is an agricultural system that uses organic fertilizers such as green manure, compost manure, bone meal, etc., and gives emphasis on the techniques such as companion planting and crop rotation. This system of agriculture production combines biodiversity with healthy practices that lead to preserving natural resources. Organic farming is expected to become INR 75000 crore ...