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SEED PACKAGING MATERIALS: Seeds should be packed in smaller units to avoid risks of physical gradients, particularly vapor pressure, which arise in large bulks. Packaging in smaller units makes The choice of packaging materials and amount of seed to be packed, depend on several factors such as the kind of seeds, duration of storage, storage … Read more
Types of Farming Systems: A farming system involves a variety of agricultural enterprises including crop production, livestock, poultry, fisheries, and utilization of available resources to increase profitability for farmers. This combination of different factors contributes to the overall success and financial viability of a farming operation. Types of farming system 1) Based on Semi-Commercial system … Read more
The difference between Organic fertilizer and Biofertilizer Organic fertilizer Bio-fertilizer Organic fertilizers are made from animal waste and plant-derived resource material. It might be fresh or dried plant material. Bio-fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that contains living microorganisms that supply nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus. compost, vermicomposting, grail meal, plant and animal manure etc. Anabaena … Read more
Concept of permaculture farming in India Image credit: The Art of Living permaculture (Bangalore ashram) Brief history of permaculture Image credit: Aranya Agricultural Alternatives Foundational or core ethics of permaculture Image credit: Earth4ever Permaculture Principles 12 Principles of Permaculture Farming Image credit: Earth4ever Components of Permaculture Permaculture Design in India Also visit: Ashwagandha cultivation project, … Read more
List of Agriculture Colleges in Karnataka A. University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore (UASB) In 1899, Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhi, the Regent of Mysore, donated 30 acres of land for the Experimental Agricultural Station in Hebbal. after 1956, under the leadership of Sri Kengal Hanumanthaiah, a decision was made to construct a new building … Read more
From fields to ethanol fuel tank How agriculture is powering the economy: India is one of the largest consumers of petroleum products worldwide. And India imports nearly 82% of its crude oil from nations like Iraq, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. In the financial year 2020-21, India’s petroleum … Read more
India has diverse geographical features and climatic conditions divided into various agro-climatic zones. Agro-climatic regional planning in India was initiated in 1988 by the Planning Commission. It means under the Seventh five-year plan, regional planning has come into force on the basis of agro-climatic factors for balanced regional growth. The agro-climatic factors are rainfall, temperature, … Read more
A Closer Look at Different Classes of Seeds: A seed is defined as a “fertilized mature ovule consisting of an embryo, protective coat, and stored material”. Seed is any material used for planting like seeds, vegetative elements such as bulbs, cuttings, grafts of any sort, corms, tubers, rhizomes, setts, and tubers. Most of the agronomic requirements for … Read more
Indian Agriculture Export Business, A Step-by-Step Guide to Global Markets: History A. International Trade rules and Regulations for export (Indian Agriculture Export Business) B. Process and steps for how to start Agri-export business in India 1. Establishing a Company /Organization 2. Opening a bank account – in the name of the organization. 3. Availing PAN … Read more
History of Importance of Agriculture in India: Highlight the importance of agriculture in the Indian Economic Contribution: Food Security: Employment Generation: Rural Development: Export and Trade: Significant Contribution to Government Revenue: Other uses: Also visit: Indian agriculture problems and solution, Agri-silviculture future agriculture. FAQ
