One of the oldest and most important agricultural activities on earth is barley cultivation. Barley, also referred to as Hordeum vulgare, is a tough and popular cereal flea, which grows in a wide range of climatic conditions and has been in use for thousands of years since people began living on the farm. The rabi … Read more
Wheat cultivation is one of the most important methods of agriculture across the globe since it is the basis of the food safety of billions of individuals. Being a major crop, wheat provides humans with carbohydrates and proteins. It is cultivated on a large scale in various climatic areas, with special attention given to the … Read more
The Rabi crops constitute a significant part of the agricultural system in India, as it is predominant in the provision of food security and economic stability. These crops can meet the domestic food demand and also the exports, as well as the agricultural economy of the country. Rabi is a word that was derived using … Read more
Why in the News? The Government of India has decided to increase the minimum support price(MSP) for the different rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. This decision has been taken by the Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister of India. The maximum MSP was announced for the Safflower crop at Rs 600 per … Read more
Khaira disease of rice is a severe nutritional deficiency condition that is prevalent among paddy fields in some areas of India and Asia. As opposed to most other crop diseases, which are transmitted through fungi, bacteria, and/or insects. Khaira disease is not contagious, but it is due to a lack of zinc in the soil. … Read more
The Dapog method of rice cultivation is a new approach to planting rice seedlings in a soil-less environment, and was initially introduced in the Philippines but has also been widely adopted on a large scale in Asia. The Dapog method also takes a short time (only 12-14 days) to grow young plants on a flat … Read more
System of Rice Intensification(SRI) is a new and sustainable way of rice production that aims at enhancing productivity while preserving natural resources. In contrast to the conventional technique, which involves a lot of water, seed, and chemicals affecting farm work, the System of Rice Intensification focuses on the effective use of soil, water, and seedlings … Read more
Rice has long been recognized as one of the most significant cereal crops( rice cultivation) in the world, as it is a staple food for over half of the world’s population. Rice in such countries as India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and many others is not only food, but also cultural and economic support. The development … Read more
Cropping patterns can be largely classified into two distinct categories: Kharif crops and Rabi crops. The Indian economy is based on agriculture, and the mode of farming in this region mostly relies on the monsoon season. The crops planted at the beginning of the monsoon season and collected at the end of the rainy season … Read more
Ethanol Blending is the mixing of ethanol with petrol in certain proportions, like ethanol+petrol (20%+80%). Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel usually made from sugarcane, molasses. As you know, energy is a lifeline for every growing economy like India, where the population is increasing day by day, and the energy needs are growing. To secure their … Read more