After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and procedure of farm planning. Meaning of Farm Planning: "The farm plan is a process for deciding in the present what to do in the future about the best combination of crops and livestock to be raised through rational use of resources." When a new enterprise is established a complete [...]
This article throws light upon the six main types of clubbed zones in agro-climatic zones. The types are: 1. Western Himalayan Region 2. Eastern Himalayan Region 3. Indo-Gangetic Plains 4. Southern Plateau 5. Farming in Coastal Plains 6. Western Dry Region. Agro-Climatic Region # 1. Western Himalayan Region: Existing Status: The economic scene of the region is dominated by crop [...]
This article throws light upon the nine main principles for the promotion of ecological agriculture. The principles are: 1. Land Degradation 2. Water Management 3. Energy Management 4. Soil Nutrient 5. Genetic Diversity 6. Pest Management 7. Post-Harvest System 8. Systematic Approach 9. Location Specific Research and Development. Principle # 1. Land Degradation: Land should be classified on the basis [...]