Agricultural land is degrading gradually, according to a report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 1.6 and 3.3 million hectares of hectares of agricultural land could be lost by 2030 due to urbanisation. Hence, a micro farm could be our potential solution to combat global hunger in the future. However, most people often … Read more
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has advised farmers of Tamil Nadu to cultivate Sannam red chilli variety to get maximum profits based on their forecast. TNAU Price Forecasting Scheme has analyzed the past 16 years of red chilli prices that prevailed at Tirunelveli regulated market for sannam red chilli variety. According to the analysis … Read more
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has a total of 63 state universities, 4 deemed universities and 3 central universities in India. So if you are looking for government jobs, then you must be admitted to any one of the universities that are recognized by the ICAR. It is important because most of the state … Read more
Intercropping and Crop rotation have multiple advantages such as increased soil fertility, nutrients in the soil, water use efficiency, yield and natural weeds, pests and disease management and reduced soil erosion. These two agricultural practices are a part of the organic farming system which helps to increase sustainability. Intercropping: It is a type of multiple … Read more
Cotton cultivation impacted the physical landscape of the American South during the 19th century in the period around the Civil War. In the first half of the nineteenth century, increased demand for cotton resulted in the expansion of the cotton farm. Moreover, enslaved workers were used to grow cotton in the region. The market revolution … Read more
In the United States of America, females account for around 36% of the country’s farmers. Around 9% of the agricultural farms are completely owned by females and 56% of the total farmers are female farmers. Moreover, females in the United States contribute about 38% of total agriculture sales. But, to increase these numbers, female farmers … Read more
India is a major agrarian country, it is the largest producer of sugarcane, banana, milk, papaya, jute, etc. and is the second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit and cotton. The agriculture sector contributes about 20.3% to the GDP of the country and is a major source of employment in rural India. … Read more
The Gir cow also known as Bhadawari, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, and Surati is an Indian dairy cattle breed popular for its milk yield, hardiness and disease resistance. It originated in the Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat, which is why called as “Gir Cow.” Per lactation, the milk yield of this cow breed … Read more
The Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair is being organized in Florence, South Carolina, United States from 26th October 2023 to 5th November 2023. If you are a farmer or an adventurer who loves exploring, then you must not miss visiting this amazing agriculture-based fair which features 35 exciting amusement rides in South Carolina. From amusement rides to … Read more
Organic farming is the need of the time to conserve natural resources, promote healthy food production and reduce chemical contamination of the soil and water bodies. Due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, population of beneficial microbes in the soil starts declining. Moreover, due to nearby water bodies get contaminated with … Read more
