Biofertilisers are microbial inoculants or biological organisms that help enhance soil fertility. They work by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and solubilising mineral nutrients, thereby making them more readily available for plants. Here are some examples of biofertilisers: 1. Rhizobium: This is a bacteria that forms a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen into…
Oil seeds produced in India are: Groundnut Mustard Coconut Sesamun Soyabean sunflower; etc. Importance of oilseeds: Most of these are edible in the form of oil. Used as raw material for manufacturing paints, varnishes, soaps, perfumes etc, oil cake is used as cattle feed. Oil cake is also used as a fertiliser.
Three geographical conditions for the growth of rice: It requires high temperature, (above 25°C). Annual rainfall above 100 cm. High humidity It is possible to grow rice in areas of less rainfall with the help of irrigation in Punjab and Haryana.
Geographical conditions required for the growth of maize crop in India: It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C. It grows well in alluvial soil. Use of modern inputs such as HYV seeds, fertilisers and irrigation have contributed to the increasing production of maize.
More and more land is used for construction of factories, warehouses and shelters which reduced the land under cultivation. Soil gets degraded by the use of pesticides, fertilizers, over irrigation, etc., which leads to water logging and salinity. Today Indian farmers are facing a big challenge from international competition. Our government is reducing the public…
Climatic conditions required for the growth of rice: It is a Kharif crop which requires high temperature (above 25°C). High humidity with annual rainfall above 100 cm. In the areas of less rainfall, it grows with the help of irrigation. It is grown in the plains of north and north-easten India, coastal areas and the…
Plantation Agriculture is a type of commercial farming practised in tropical and sub-tropical regions. It was introduced by the British in India. Characteristics: A single crop is grown over large area. It is capital intensive and done with migrant labour. All produce is used as raw material in industries such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane,…
Land reforms: Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari. Agricultural reforms: Green revolution and White revolution. Land development programmes: Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, etc, establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans. Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc. Special weather bulletins…
Geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane in India: It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop so it requires a hot and humid climate with a temperature of 24°C to 27°C. It requires an annual rainfall between 75 to 100cm. It can be grown on a variety of soils. Major sugarcane producing…