Month: January 2023

Plant genetic resources have been defined as the genetic material of plants, which is of value as a resource for present and future generations of people. They describe the variability…

Water harvesting is the technique of collecting runoff during periods of heavy rainfall in storage tanks, ponds, and other similar structures. It is the process of collecting runoff water from…

Brown rice is an unrefined and unpolished whole grain that is formed by removing the surrounding hull of the rice kernel. Its grain retains its nutrient dense bran & germ…

Climate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Climate change affects farming in a number of ways, including through changes in average…

• Instability: Agriculture in India is largely depends on monsoon. As a result, production of food-grains fluctuates year after year. A year of abundant output of cereals is often followed…

1. Insufficient Water Supply:- Water availability in India is more than sufficient to irrigate all cultivation areas; the problem is that we still have to find cheap and suitable solutions…

Nutrient Use Efficiency: Nutrient Use Efficiency is defined as the amount dry matter produced per unit of nutrient applied or absorbed. Classification of NUE: 1. Agronomic efficiency: it is defined…

NEEM AS AN ORGANIC PLANT PROTECTANT IN AGRICULTURE What is Neem ? Neem (Azadirachta indica) belongs to the family Meliaceae. Neem is a fast growing, evergreen plant that can grow…

Role of women in agriculture In agricultural production and related areas, women play a major and critical role. The type and scale of women’s agricultural participation varies greatly by area.…

AGROTOURISM Agritourism or agrotourism is a way where people will have the opportunity to visit the rural parts of the country and get to know their roots. In India, 80%…