Crop Production and Management Flashcards
In order to provide food for a large population we need _________
- Regular production
- Proper management
- Distribution
How was Agriculture introduced or born ?
Till 10,1000 B.C.E. people were nomadic. They were wandering from place to place in search of food and shelter. They ate raw fruits and vegetables and hunted animals for food. Later they found that they could cultivate land and produce crops like rice, wheat etc.
This is how agriculture was born
What is crop ?
When plants of the same kind are cultivated in one place on a large scale is called a crop
What is Kharif Crops?
The crops which are grown in the rainy season
Name a few kharif crops.
paddy, maize, groundnut, cotton, soyabean
What is rabi crops
The crops that are grown in winter season
Name few rabi crops
linseed, pea, mustard, wheat, gram
Why paddy cannot be grown in the rainy season
Paddy requires lot of water
What are the agriculture practice
- Preparation of soil
- Sowing
- Adding manure and fertilisers
- Irrigation
- Protecting from weeds
- Harvesting
- Storage
Why do we need to loosen the soil
We are loosening the soil because:-
- this allows roots to penetrate deep inside into the soil
- It also helps to allow the root to breathe easily
- It helps in the growth of earthworms and microbes
- Brings the nutrient-rich soil to the top so that plants can use these nutrients
___________________ is the first step before growing the soil
Preparation of soil
the process of loosening and turning of the soil is called ___________ or ____________ .
tilling or ploughing
_____________ the field is beneficial for sowing and irrigation
Levelling
Levelling is done by _______
leveller
What are the three main tools used for ploughing ?
Plough, hoe, cultivator