Precision Farming, Organic & SDG Flashcards
Which SDG aligns with:
1. Reduced chemical run off from farms to water bodies
2. Reduced number of deaths and illnesses from chemicals and pesticides
3. Improved health of waterbodies and environment too
SDG 15 (life on land), 3 (good health), and 6 (clean water)
Which SDG aligns with efficient use of natural resources and reduced use of water for irrigation saving groundwater too
SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) & 6.4 (efficient use of water)
Which SDG aligns with better efficiency, service delivery and operations along with informed Policy making?
SDG 9 (industry, innovation, infrastructure)
Which SDG aligns with reducing poverty, income inequality, social inequality and achieving economic growth for all?
SDG 1 & 10
Which SDG aligns with gaining higher yields and better food security?
SDG 2 (hunger)
How many Technology Innovation Hubs have been set up across India under NM-ICPS?
25 TIHs
How many TIHs under NM-ICPS is dedicated to Agri tech?
3 of 25
Where was the 1st 2nd and 3rd agri based TIH set up?
- IIT Ropar - Tech for Agri and Water
- IIT Kharagpur - AI & ML by AI4ICPS
- IIT Bombay - Tech for IoT and Internet of Everything
How many Precision Farming Development Centres have been set up?
22 in each ACZ
PFDCs were set up on whose recommendation?
National Committee on Precision Agriculture & Horticulture - NCPAH
Who held the Vaibhav Summit 2020
ICAR-IARI
Precision Agri conclave by ICAR, was recently held in?
Delhi
For PPP
Who held the seminar on “Smart Tech for Sustainable Agri & Environment” recently?
ICAR - CRIDA & ISAP
Indian Society for Agro Physics
A mobile app providing information of 5 critical parameters to farmers?
Kisan Suvidha
What are the 5 parameters of Kisan Suvidha app?
- Weather
- Input dealers
- Expert advisory
- Market price
- Plant protection
WIE-MP
Name 4 programmes by MNCFC
Mahalonobis National Crop Forecast Centre
FASAL
NADAMS
CHAMAN
KISAN
FASAL is?
Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology & Land Based observations
- For pre harvest production forecast of 8 major crops
- Using Procedures developed by Space Application Centre, ISRO
NADAMS is?
National Agriculture Drought Assessment & Monitoring System
- Periodic agriculture drought assessment for districts
CHAMAN is
Co-ordinated Horticulture Assessment & Management using GeoiNformatics
- Area and Production estimate of 7 horticulture crops in 12 states
KISAN is?
Krop Insurance Using Space Technology & Geo-iNformatics
- remote sensing for more accurate assessment of crop yields
Agro-ecological innovations for improving agricultural production, food security and resilience to climate change
System of Crop Intensification
Rhizosphere is?
Root zone
Phyllosphere is?
Canopy
An example of SRI system of Crop Intensification?
SRI method of Rice
SRI International Network & Resource Centre was established at?
Cornell University 2010
A climate smart, resource saving, yield increasing method of rice cultivation - benefited by over 50 countries
SRI - Rice
Who developed the SRI method of Rice?
French Jesuit Father Henri de Laulanié
In Madagascar
What is the seed rate in the SRI method?
- 7-8 kg/ha for 1 seedling per hill
- 12-15 kh/ha for 2 seedling per hill
What is the preparation area of nursery in SRI method?
100m2 nursery - 1 ha
On a levelled area near a water source
What is the nursery preparation area of rice (not SRI)?
1000 m2
When do seedlings in SRI method reach sufficient height for planting?
At 15 days
(Traditionally: 21-25 days)
A method of growing crops without any soil, suitable for short duration varieties, requires less labour
Dapog Method
Dapog Method was developed in?
Philippines
Who is the father of modern organic farming?
Albert Howard
Which state has released its own organic farming policy?
Tamil Nadu
(Focus of chemical free agri -> conserve soil health)
Which state has formed its own organic farming mission?
Kerala
What is the target of Kerala’s organic farming mission?
Expand Organic Farming to 5000 hectares
Annual Target of 1000 hectares per year for 5 years
Which cotton brand has been launched my Ministry of Textiles with Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)?
Kasturi Cotton Bharat
When is World Cotton Day Celebrated?
7th October
GoI has signed an MoU with which organisation for mission mode approach of brand positioning of Kasturi Cotton?
TEXPROCIL
ICRER Report “Zero Budget Natural Farming - Implications for Sustainability, profitability and Food Security” has been commissioned by?
NABARD
Who is the man behind Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)?
Subhash Palekar
4 essential elements of ZBNF?
- Beejamri
- Jeevamrit
- Acchadana
- Waaphasa
ZBNF is promoted under which scheme?
Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP)
Aim of Andhra Pradesh wrt ZBNF?
Convert entire 80 lakh hectares into natural farming by 2027
(Also being followed by Himachal)
What were findings of ICAR-IIFSR agro -scientists according to ICRER report?
Decline of 59% in wheat yields and 32% in basmati yield
Compared to integrated crop management
How was ICAR-IIFSRs study of ZBNF done?
Done for over 3 years at 4 locations of the country
What kind of irrigation has a vital role in Tamil Nadu
Is being supported through investments by EU, NABARD and State Governments
Tank irrigation