Have you ever heard about the term soil erosion? The upper layer of the soil consists of fine soil particles. It is rich in minerals and has humus. Hence, humus makes the soil fertile. Sometimes heavy rain, running water and wind remove the top layer of soil. This phenomenon is Read more…
Gerbera cultivation can be very profitable for farmers who have small landholdings but a good market for this high-value flower. Transportation by train and buses is possible to reach nearby markets within 12-36 hrs. Flowers fetch a price of Rs. 40-50/ton that spikes during New year season, festivals, Christmas, Valentine Read more…
Irrigation is a simple process. In this water storage takes place during periods of excess rainfall. Thus that water in storage is made available to irrigate plants during periods of less or no rainfall. Plants require water and air for their survival. Different types of plants require different quantities of Read more…
The exchange of incoming and outgoing radiation that warms the earth is known as the greenhouse effect. And the gases involved in this are called greenhouse gases. Earth is constantly bombarded with an enormous amount of radiations from the sun which we receive in the form of light and heat Read more…
A mini greenhouse is a structure where plants and crops grow in a controlled environment. The structure is generally made of glass or polythene covers depending on the availability and cost of the material. These structures range in size from small sheds to big buildings. Greenhouse farming technology started in Read more…
Agriculture is one of the major professions for many people all over the world. Agriculture is the key to sustain life on earth. fertilizer, manure, and soil fertility management have become the need of the hour. We, human beings solely depend on agriculture to satisfy all our daily food needs. Read more…
Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization. Agriculture consists of numerous farm-related activities. The history of agriculture dates back thousands of years in time. Agricultural developments are largely dependent on different climates, cultures, and technology. In the civilized world, industrial agriculture based on large scale monoculture is widely practiced. monoculture Read more…