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
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
Shatavari Farming, Contract Farming, Profit- A Comprehensive Guide: Botanically known as Asparagus racemosus a herb of the asparagus family. Is not just any herb; it’s a gift from Mother Nature herself. Though shatavari is native to the African subcontinent it is found in the southern parts of Asia like Nepal and India. Shatawari is also … 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
Seed storage is to minimize the loss of viability and vigor of seeds. Many seeds lose viability within days e.g., Cocaine (Erythroxylum coca Lamk,) and cinnamon in about 30 days and some lose in years e.g., Indian lotus, in 237 years and Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin Durazz) in 147 years. The loss in vigor is … Read more
List of Seed borne Diseases: When a pathogen is carried in, on, or with the seed, it is known as a seed-borne pathogen. And the disease caused by it is a seed-born disease. Depending upon the mode of primary initiation of the infection, the plant diseases are divided into Under the term seed-borne, normally all … Read more
Future of Agriculture-Agri-silviculture is a Component of agroforestry and is a farming method that combines the growing of different crops and trees together on the same piece of land. It helps to use resources more and create a sustainable farming system. Combining agriculture and forestry, agroforestry not only addresses food security but also nurtures the … Read more
Introduction of Major Agriculture Problems in India A Closer Look at Indian Agricultural Problems: Agriculture plays an important role in India’s economy, contributing to the country’s overall growth and employment. The problem of agriculture in India poses significant challenges to the sustainability and productivity of the farmers’ livelihood and it affects the overall growth of … Read more
Definition of seed dormancy “The inability of viable seed to germinate even under optimal conditions provided for germination is called Dormancy“. In general definition: Seeds of many plant species do not germinate when freshly harvested even under favorable conditions, they need a period of rest or storage before they become capable of germination. SEED DORMANCY … Read more
