Development activities on the hydrosphere cause water pollution. The hydrosphere includes all the water present on a planet. Development activities such as constructing dams, sewage disposal, industrial development, fishing, mining, etc. cause water pollution. However, we can cut down the pollution levels by bringing strict regulations such as the treatment of waste from households and … Read more
To survive and grow a plant needs light, water, nutrients, air, soil and optimum temperature. However, different species or varieties of plants can vary in their specific needs for light intensity, specific nutrients, soil type and pH and temperature range. For example, hibiscus can grow well in warm tropical climates while roses grow well in … Read more
Jethro Tull (1664 – 1741), known as the father of tillage is popular for major agricultural inventions of the seed drill, the horse-drawn hoe, and an improved plow in the 18th century agricultural revolution. Although he graduated in law from Oxford University in 1699, Tull got interested and involved in farming on his father’s land … Read more
The ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil because it was relatively cheap to produce and had many uses such as for cooking food, as skin lotion and medicine, to prepare perfume, etc. Moreover, the olive tree and its fruit were considered sacred and used in rituals. The Mediterranean climate and rocky and well-drained soils of … Read more
This ultimate guide on the chromosome number of plants will help you to learn the chromosome numbers of important crops. If you are a botany or BSc. Agriculture student then this guide will help you a lot. However, anyone interested in learning chromosome numbers can use this guide. Through this article, you will learn the … Read more
CAFO or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are agricultural meat, dairy, or egg facilities where animals in large numbers are raised in a controlled environment. It is an intensive animal feeding operation (AFO) in which over 1,000 animal units are stabled or confined and fed or maintained for over 45 days or more in a year. An … Read more
Cold storage unit helps the farmers to increase shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses which account for about 25% to 30% of production. It provides a controlled environment to store and preserve agricultural produce at low temperatures for a longer duration. Post-harvest losses due to perishability are responsible for high marketing costs, market gluts, price … Read more
Farm animals contribute not only as a source of high-quality nutritional food, but are also a good source of manure, fertilizer, on-farm power, and other by-products. By having animals on farm, farmers can diversify economic possibilities and reduce risk. Role Of Animals In Agriculture Here are some key roles of animals in agriculture: If you … Read more
Cyclamen, also known as sowbread is a group of tuberous, sweet smelling, perennial flowering plants that are native to Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, the Caucasus, Iran, and Somalia. Cyclamen leaves and flowers grow in a rosette from a tuberous base. If you are looking for beautiful flowering plants that can grow in indirect sunlight, then … Read more
Food crops are the crops that are cultivated for human consumption, that’s why it consists of cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, nuts, seeds, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, coconut, etc. All these crops are consumed for getting nutrients, flavor, medicinal value, etc. Common examples of food crops: Potato, cabbage, rice, cumin, oregano, … Read more
