If you are willing to calculate NPK based on the ratio and the formulae, then you can use these methods or the NPK calculator to calculate the amount of nutrients, fertilizer requirements and application rate. NPK stands for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). These three essential nutrients play an important role in the … Read more
The big problem associated with Mesopotamian farming techniques was the water shortage, uncontrolled water supply and irrigation. It was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and relied heavily on irrigation water to continue agricultural activities. Farmers of Mesopotamia (Modern Day Iraq) built complex canal systems to channel water from the rivers to their fields … Read more
On an average agricultural products travel 1400 miles from farm to the plates in the United States. This average involves the transportation of raw agricultural products from farms to storage and processing units, distribution centers or wholesalers and finally to retailers and customers. However, it is important to note that this average can vary significantly … Read more
Pumpkins are technically a fruit in botanical terms. Botanically a fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant which is formed from the fertilized ovaries of flowers and serves as a means for plants to protect and disperse their seeds. Vegetables refer to various edible parts of plants, typically those that are delicious in … Read more
The invention of “Karo corn syrup” skyrocketed the popularity of pecan pie. This recipe was first widely promoted by the Karo Syrup company in the early 20th century. A dark variety of delicious corn syrup became a key ingredient in pecan pie filling, and it also replaced traditional sweeteners like maple syrup or molasses. When … Read more
The Second Agricultural Revolution also known as the British Agricultural Revolution took place between the mid-17th and late 19th centuries. During this period agricultural number labourers and soil productivity increased which resulted in the increase of overall yield. Due to an increase in food production, the population in England & Wales also increased rapidly from 5.5 million … Read more
The oldest crop adopted for agriculture was wheat (Triticum spp.). Their domestication started in their places of origin in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East. However, people started collecting & eating wild grains before domesticating them around 105,000 years ago. Humans started farming independently in 11 parts of the world known as the “Centers … Read more
In developing agricultural societies, the most common type of economy is “subsistence economy” also known as a “traditional economy.” Here are the key features of the traditional economy system that will help you to understand this economic system in depth. Key Features Of Traditional Economy The traditional economic system is still prevalent in some parts … Read more
A flower is a reproductive structure of a flowering plant. Parts of a flower consist of a peduncle, receptacle, sepals, petals, stamen, anther, pistil, stigma and ovary. It is primarily responsible for the reproduction and formation of fruits in plants and also serves as a source of food for other organisms such as bees, butterflies, … Read more
Mango, botanically known as Mangifera indica, is a tropical, perennial fruit tree that is widely cultivated in Asian countries. In the world, there are over 500 mango varieties that are cultivated commercially. Out of which the widely cultivated mango varieties are Maldah, Dasheri, Himsagar, Carabao, Amrapali, Gulabkhas, Gir Kesar, Kensington Pride, etc. The global market … Read more
