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What is unit of hydraulic conductivity?
M/S or ft/day
M/S or ft/day
See lessWhat is unit hydraulic conductivity?
M/S or ft/day
M/S or ft/day
See lessWhat is Agricoss?
Agricoss is used as affix or title for agriculture student. Any person who is agriculture graduate or hold a diploma in agriculture is known as agricoss. Agricoss word is originated in agriculture colleges of Maharashtra, India.
Agricoss is used as affix or title for agriculture student. Any person who is agriculture graduate or hold a diploma in agriculture is known as agricoss. Agricoss word is originated in agriculture colleges of Maharashtra, India.
See lessWhat is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) ?
πFoot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis β These diseases are very common amongst the livestock cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs etc. β If a cow/buffalo gets infected with FMD, the milk loss is upto 100% which could last for four to six months. β Further, in case of Brucellosis the milkRead more
πFoot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis
β These diseases are very common amongst the livestock cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs etc.
β If a cow/buffalo gets infected with FMD, the milk loss is upto 100% which could last for four to six months.
β Further, in case of Brucellosis the milk output reduces by 30%, during the entire life cycle of animal.
β Brucellosis also causes infertility amongst the animals.
βThe infection of brucellosis can also be transmitted to the farm workers and livestock owners.
βBoth the diseases have a direct negative impact on the trade of milk and other livestock products.
See lesswhat is seed rate ?
πSeed Rate Of Agriculture Cropsπ β‘οΈSeed Rate- It is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow one hecter land. β‘οΈSeed Replacement Rate (SSR) or Seed Replacement Ratio- It is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with certified seeds in comparison to farm saved seeds.Read more
πSeed Rate Of Agriculture Cropsπ
β‘οΈSeed Rate- It is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow one hecter land.
β‘οΈSeed Replacement Rate (SSR) or Seed Replacement Ratio- It is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with certified seeds in comparison to farm saved seeds.
βRice Transplanting -40kg/ha
β Rice Broadcasting -100kg/ha
β Rice Drilling – 60kg/ha
β Rice Dibbling – 80-90kg/ha
β Rice Dapog -1.5-3kg/ha
β Rice Hybrid – 12-15kg/ha
β Rice SRI – 5-6kg/ha
β Wheat- 100 125kg/ha
β Wheat Late Sowing-125kg/ha
β Wheat Hybrid -60-70kg/ha
β Wheat by dibbler-25-30 kg/ha
β Barley -100kg/ha
β Barley Late Sowing -125kg/ha
β Maize Composite-18-20kg/ha
β Maize Hybrid – 20-25kg/ha
β Maize Fodder – 50kg/ha
β Sorghum – 12-15kg/ha
β Sorghum Fodder -20-30kg/ha
β Pearlmillet – 4-5kg/ha
β Pearlmillet Fodder- 20-30kg/ha
β Gram – 75-80kg/ha
β Pigeonpea – 12-15kg/ha
β Moong Kharif -12-15kg/ha
β Moong Spring – 20-25kg/ha
β Urd Kharif – 12-15kg/ha
βUrd Spring – 20-25kg/ha
β Field pea – 75-80kg/ha
β Cowpea – 20-25kg/ha
β Sunhemp – 20-25kg/ha
β Groundnut Bunch -100-120kg/ha
β Groundnut Spreading – 80-100kg/ha
β Mustard – 4-6kg/ha
β Linseed Small – 15-20kg/ha
β Linseed Large -25-30kg/ha
β Soybean – 75-80kg/ha
β American Cotton -15-20kg/ha
β Cotton Desi – 12-15kg/ha
β Cotton Hybrid – 2kg/ha
β Bt.Cotton – 1.5kg/ha
β Sunflower – 6-7kg/ha
β Sunflower Hybrids -4-5kg/ha
β Rapeseed and Mustard Pure – 4-6kg/ha
β Rapseed and Mustard Mixed – 2-3kg/ha
β Til – 3-4kg/ha
β Jute – 8-10kg/ha
β Berseem Diploid -20-25kg/ha
β Berseem Tetraploid – 30-35kg/ha
β Lucerne – 20-25kg/ha
β Lathyrus Pure – 40-50kg/ha
β Lathyrus Mixed -8-10kg/ha
β Lathyrus Utera -80kg/ha
β Oat Small Seeded -80-100kg/ha
β Oat Bold Seeded -100-120kg/ha
β Tobacco – 2.5-3kg/ha
β Potato – 20-25 Qt/ha
β Kodo – 6-8kg/ha
β Castor – 10kg/ha
β Sugarbeet – 8-10kg/ha
β Clusterbean/Gaur -30-40kg/ha
β Safflower – 15-20kg/ha
See lessseed rate of soyabean per ha.?
80kg/ha
80kg/ha
See lessCan organic farmers produce enough food for everybody?
Food security. Food security is not only a question of the ability to produce food, but also of the ability to access food. Global food production is more than enough to feed the global population, the problem is getting it to the people who need it. In market-marginalized areas, organic farmers canRead more
Food security. Food security is not only a question of the ability to produce food, but also of the ability to access food. Global food production is more than enough to feed the global population, the problem is getting it to the people who need it. In market-marginalized areas, organic farmers can increase food production by managing local resources without having to rely on external inputs or food distribution systems over which they have little control and/or access. It is to be noted that although external agricultural inputs can be substituted by organic management of natural resources, land tenure remains a main constraint to the labour investments needed for organic agriculture. Organic farms grow a variety of crops and livestock in order to optimize competition for nutrients and space between species: this results in less chance of low production or yield failure in all of these simultaneously. This can have an important impact on local food security and resilience. In rain-fed systems, organic agriculture has demonstrated to outperform conventional agricultural systems under environmental stress conditions. Under the right circumstances, the market returns from organic agriculture can potentially contribute to local food security by increasing family incomes.
Organic agriculture and yields. The performance of organic agriculture on production depends on the previous agricultural management system. An over-simplification of the impact of conversion to organic agriculture on yields indicates that:
In industrial countries, organic systems decrease yields; the range depends on the intensity of external input use before conversion;
In the so-called Green Revolution areas (irrigated lands), conversion to organic agriculture usually leads to almost identical yields;
In traditional rain-fed agriculture (with low-input external inputs), organic agriculture has the potential to increase yields.
In fact, many multiple cropping systems, such as those developed by small holders and subsistence farmers, show higher yields in terms of total harvest per unit area. These yield advantages have been attributed to more efficient use of nutrients, water and light and a combination of other factors such as the introduction of new regenerative elements into the farm (e.g. legumes) and fewer losses to pests and diseases. It can be concluded that increased yields on organic farms are more likely to be achieved if the departure point is a traditional system, even if it is degraded. Results will vary depending on management skills and ecological knowledge, but this can be expected to improve as human capital assets increase. However, it is important to have a good land tenure system because an individual is not likely to invest in improving the land if his/her future there is not secure.
Organic agriculture and food security. Persisting world hunger has demonstrated that agriculture alone (be it conventional or not) cannot alone solve food insecurity. Still, many questions are asked with regards to the ability of organic agriculture to provide food – and many speculations are made, without any comprehensive data basis. FAO held An International Conference On Organic Agriculture And Food Security In May 2007 to examine food security in terms of food availability, access to food, stability of food supply systems and food utilization; material and empirical experience discussed demonstrate that organic agriculture has the potential to feed the world, under the right circumstances. Reviews on organic agriculture and food security include: Reducing Food Poverty With Sustainable Agriculture: A Summary Of New Evidence (by Pretty and Hine, 2001); The Real Green Revolution: A New Report On Organic And Agro-Ecological Farming In The Developing World (Greenpeace, 2002); Organic Agriculture And Food Security (IFOAM, 2002); The Solution To Famine In Africa Is Organic Farming Not GMOs; Organic Agriculture And Poverty Reduction In Asia (International Fund for Agricultural Development, 2005); Organic Agriculture And Food Security: A Global And Regional Perspective (DARCOF, 2007); and Can Organic Agriculture Feed The World? (Michigan State University, 2007).
See lessWhat is organic agriculture?
There are many explanations and definitions for organic agriculture but all converge to state that it is a system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs. It is a system that begins to consider potential environmental and social impacts by eliminating the use ofRead more
There are many explanations and definitions for organic agriculture but all converge to state that it is a system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs. It is a system that begins to consider potential environmental and social impacts by eliminating the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, veterinary drugs, genetically modified seeds and breeds, preservatives, additives and irradiation. These are replaced with site-specific management practices that maintain and increase long-term soil fertility and prevent pest and diseases.
Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. It emphasises the use of management practices in preference to the use of off-farm inputs, taking into account that regional conditions require locally adapted systems. This is accomplished by using, where possible, agronomic, biological, and mechanical methods, as opposed to using synthetic materials, to fulfil any specific function within the system.” (FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission, 1999).
Organic agriculture systems and products are not always certified and are referred to as “non-certified organic agriculture or products”. This excludes agriculture systems that do not use synthetic inputs by default (e.g. systems that lack soil building practices and degrade land). Three different driving forces can be identified for organic agriculture:
Consumer or market-driven organic agriculture. Products are clearly identified through certification and labelling. Consumers take a conscious decision on how their food is produced, processed, handled and marketed. The consumer therefore has a strong influence over organic production.
See lessWhat is meant by agribusiness?
Agribusiness is the business sector encompassing farming and farming-related commercial activities. It involves all the steps required to send an agricultural good to market, namely production, processing, and distribution.
Agribusiness is the business sector encompassing farming and farming-related commercial activities. It involves all the steps required to send an agricultural good to market, namely production, processing, and distribution.
See lessWhich agriculture is most profitable?
Apiculture is one of the most profitable agriculture business ideas in 2021. Due to a rise in demand for honey and its by-products and a scarcity of natural honey, commercial beekeeping farms have sprung up all over the world.