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
Jhum farming also known as Jhoom or Jhum cultivation is a local name for slash and burn farming (Shifting Cultivation) in the north-eastern states of India such as Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, etc. and in the districts of Bangladesh like Khagrachari and Sylhet. In this agricultural system, farmers clear a piece of land in the forest, … Read more
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
Tropaeolum commonly known as Nasturtium is a genus of around 80 species of annual as well as perennial, herbaceous flowering plants that are native to South and Central America. They are often grown as companion plants for biological pest control and are known for funnel-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow and distinctive … 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
