Rice is the staple crop of India. It is grown well in hot and moist climate. The geographical conditions for Rice Cultivation are : Temperature: 16°C - 27°C and rainfall 100 cm to 200 cm is ideal for rice growing. But rainfall during harvest times is harmful. Annual coverage temperature around … [Read more...]
Short notes on Shifting Cultivation in India
Shifting cultivation in India is known as jhum in Assam, punam krishi is Kerala, podu in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, bewar, mashan, penda and beera in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. Shifting cultivation is practiced by tribal people. About 20 lakhs hectares of forests are cleared every year by … [Read more...]
Geographical Condition for Wheat Cultivation
Wheat is the 2nd most important food crop of India. It is the crop of temperate region. In India it is grown in winter. It is more dependent on climate than soil. The geographical condition required for Wheat Cultivation are mentioned below: 1. Temperature: Wheat requires 14° to 18°C temperature. … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Agricultural growth in Gujarat
Gujarat is passing through a growth phase in the field of agriculture. High yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds, are being used. Chemical fertilizers are applied and irrigation is improved both ground and surface water. During the recent years, Gujarat has witnessed significant improvement in the … [Read more...]
List of Agriculture Products in India
List of Agriculture Products in India The agricultural products (crops) that are grown in India may be broadly divided into food crops and cash crops. But since a part of the food crops is also cash crops it is better to classify the list of Agricultural Products (crops) as follow: Primary … [Read more...]
Climatic Condition for Growing Tea
Tea is a favorite drink all over the world today. India is the largest producer and exporter of tea in the world. The ideal climatic conditions for the production and growing of tea are as follows: Temperature: 21°C to 29°C is ideal for the production of tea. High temperature is required in … [Read more...]
Brief information on Climatic Condition for Sugarcane
Climatic Condition for Sugarcane India is the largest sugarcane producing state in the world though her per-hectare production is lower than Cuba. Sugar cane is a product of the tropical or Sub-tropical countries and temperate lands. The climatic conditions for Sugarcane is mentioned … [Read more...]
Impact of Green Revolution in India
The impact of Green Revolution in India is favourable. Because of the Green Revolution production per hectare increased. Green Revolution in Wheat took place in Punjab, Hariyana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other states of India. Wheat revolution also took place in West Bengal. Agricultural … [Read more...]
Cultivation of Jute and Cotton in India
Cultivation of Cotton & Jute in India Jute and Cotton are natural Fibres. India has a major share of cultivation of jute and cotton of the world. Cultivation of Jute in India Jute is an important natural fibre. The share of Ganga delta contributes for about 85% of the World-wide Jute … [Read more...]