Seed is the cheapest and basic input for sustained agricultural production. At the time of the release of a variety, a small quantity of seed normally known as nucleus seed is available with the plant breeder. The Commercial quantity of seed is produced after a series of multiplication steps. Starting from a maintenance programme in…
Nutrient Management: 16 nutrients essential for plants. (17 essential – 12.12 Bio , Ni included) Air supplies: C [Macro] Water supplies: H [Macro] Both: O comes from air, but also from water [Mactro] Soil supplies: 6 Macronutrients: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S Primary Macronutrient: NPK – is used ideally in a ratio of 4:2:1….
Organic Farming refers to “A Farming system which: Avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc) and To the maximum extent feasible rely upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection”….