Sunflower seeds are a good source of Vitamin E, magnesium, protein, linoleic fatty acid, etc. and help in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Normally sunflower seeds are eaten roasted or raw. To eat sunflower seeds that come with a shell, you will need to place the seed in your mouth, crack the shell … Read more
Bengaluru, Karnataka – The National Horticulture Fair 2024, organized by ICAR-IIHR in collaboration with the Society for Promotion of Horticulture (SPH); BESST- HORT, a Technology Business Incubator ICAR-IIHR; ICAR-ATARI Bengaluru and leading development departments, is set to reveal the future of horticulture with the theme “NextGen Technology Led Horticulture for Sustainable Development.” From March 5th … Read more
According to the key land reforms during Akbar’s reign in the Mughal period, agricultural land was divided into four types that are Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar. Polaj was the most fertile land that was cultivated every season and was never left fallow. Paruti was less fertile than the Polaj, that’s why it was left … Read more
Soil bulk density is defined as the weight of soil in a given volume, it is the oven dry weight of a unit volume of soil inclusive of pore spaces. The bulk density of soil is always smaller than its particle density. It varies indirectly with the total pore space present in the soil and … Read more
Using this molarity calculator will help you to calculate molarity with ease, enter the number of moles, and volume and enter the Calculate Molarity button. The result will be displayed, you can copy the result and start again by clicking on the Reset button. Molarity Calculator Molarity Calculator Number of Moles: Volume: LitersMillilitersMicroliters Calculate Molarity … Read more
The planet named after the Roman god of agriculture is Saturn. In Roman mythology, Saturn is a god associated with agriculture, wealth, and time and his reign was depicted as a Golden Age of abundance and peace. He is considered equal to the Greek agricultural deity Cronus. During the reign of God Saturn, all human … Read more
Chef Alice Waters has become widely known for representing sustainable agriculture in food service. Born April 28, 1944, Chef Alice Waters is an American chef, restaurateur, and author who is famous for her role in creating the farm-to-table movement and for pioneering California cuisine. She includes organic ingredients in her menu believing that they are … Read more
Russia and the Eurasian republics cover a large and diverse geographical region with a wide range of climates, soil types, and topography. The best areas of agriculture in Russia and the Eurasian republics are the western margins of the steppe (Krasnodar Kray and Belgorod Oblast) and forest steppe (Voronezh and Kursk regions). Here are some … Read more
Here is an awesome collection of proverbs associated with agriculture. Agricultural Proverbs You can’t plow a field by turning it over in your mind. Copy Share Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. Copy Share A farmer without a plow is like a car without wheels. Copy Share Make hay while the sun shines. Copy … Read more
Citronella, botanically known as Cymbopogon winterianus is a tufted aromatic perennial herb with fibrous roots. Farmers cultivate citronella to sell them to dealers from the perfume industry where it is used to obtain aromatic oil. Extracted oil from citronella is primarily used for making soaps, cosmetics and mosquito-repellent creams. Due to the low cost of … Read more