Are you preparing for your licensure examination in agriculture? This comprehensive set of 50 questions will help you test your knowledge of agriculture. We are going to launch a set of 50 questions daily for students to prepare for competitive agricultural exams worldwide. This set of questions is especially crafted on the basis of the … Read more
Do you want to know about the best soil pH for growing crops such as tomatoes, blueberries, hydrangea, or even grass? Well, here is a detailed list of plants and their ideal pH range. Soil pH plays an important role in making nutrients available to plants, influencing microbial activity in the soil, maintaining soil structure, … Read more
First observed on May 2, 2018, led by the UN General Assembly, World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20 to recognize the importance of bees in pollination, biodiversity, and the production of honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, etc. 20th May was selected to be recognized as the bee day to honor “Anton … Read more
In their official Facebook post on April 24, 2024, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) highlighted a fake page on Instagram that has been using their name for a very long time and has a much larger follower base than the original page. This fake Instagram page with the username “icar.india” has over 116,000 … Read more
If you are looking for B.Sc. Agriculture PDF notes files, then you are on the right page, here you will find subject and topic wise PDF of notes according to the ICAR syllabus. Click on the link of topics to download the notes. We have started uploading pdf notes on this page, daily new topics … Read more
The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent is found in Mehrgarh, Pakistan’s province of Baluchistan (Earlier Part Of The United India). According to the archaeological evidence, wheat and barley were cultivated from 8000-6000 BCE. Some research also claims that agricultural practices started in India around 9000 BC, when native people started cultivating and … Read more
Paddy is grown in the rainy season because paddy, i.e., rice, is a water-intensive crop. According to research, paddy crops require around 10 mm of water every day. About 1350 billion cubic meters of water are consumed in rice farms annually, which is around 21% of the global water use for crop production. That’s why … Read more
Four desirable traits in poultry farming are: Some other desirable traits in poultry farming are adaptability, good temperament, a low mortality rate, shell quality, early maturity, etc. Poultry farming is the practice of rearing birds for economic benefits. If you have any queries, ideas or suggestions, then please comment below. You can also connect with Agriculture … Read more
Pines, spruces, firs, and larches or cone-bearing trees (Conifers) dominate the coniferous forest biome. They are gymnosperms, which are seed-producing plants, and they have needles instead of leaves. Pines, spruces, firs, and larches produce pollen and seed cones for reproduction. They are timber yielding trees and are generally found in cold, temperate climates such as … Read more
A person who works on agricultural land without owning is called a landless farmer or a tenant farmer. A farmer is a person who operates a farm or is involved in cultivating land, crops, or livestock. Therefore, whether the person owns the land or not, if he or she cultivates crops or livestock, then is called … Read more