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Sorghum

Sorghum is a versatile cereal grain. It thrives in arid conditions. This drought-resistant crop is vital for food security. It is used for human consumption and animal feed. Sorghum is rich in nutrients. It is gluten-free and suitable for various diets. In India, it is known as jowar. It plays a role in rural agriculture and traditional cuisine.

Primary Subsistence Agriculture

In the vast tapestry of agricultural practices, primary subsistence agriculture stands as a fundamental thread, woven into the fabric of human survival. This age-old method of cultivating the...

 November 30, 2023

Concept of Dry-Land Farming

In a world where climate change poses a significant threat to traditional farming practices, the concept of dry-land farming has gained prominence as a sustainable and resilient approach...

 September 16, 2023

Consequences of Soil Degradation

Soil degradation, often referred to as the silent crisis, is an alarming global issue with far-reaching consequences that threaten our environment, food security, and overall sustainability. As fertile...

 August 30, 2023

Niger coup

In a shocking turn of events, a coup led by a group of soldiers has plunged Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, into political turmoil. The soldiers...

 August 4, 2023

Major Biomes of the world

Definition A large terrestrial ecosystem characterized by specific plant communities and formations; usually named after the predominant vegetation in the region. A brief description of the major terrestrial...

 December 20, 2022

Major Crops

Rice It is staple food of large population living in monsoon Asia, tropical and subtropical lands. Conditions of Growth:' Average temperature between 20'and 27' C ; at least...

 November 8, 2022

Agriculture

'Agriculture involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock.' e following are the main agricultural systems. Subsistence Agriculture Subsistence agriculture is one in which the farming areas...

 November 4, 2022

Armyworm Infestation Reported in Wayanad Farms

The Agriculture Department of Kerala has issued an advisory to farmers in the Wayanad district in the wake of the infestation of fall armyworm (FAW). The advisory has...

 March 1, 2021

Central Government Allows Conversion of Surplus Rice to Ethanol

Recently, the Central Government of India has given the green light for the conversion of surplus rice into ethanol. As one of the most versatile biofuels, ethanol will...

 April 23, 2020

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet via a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Instead of owning and maintaining...

 August 1, 2019

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