Crop production requires regular management practices to provide food for large populations. Key practices include preparing soils, sowing crops, adding fertilizers and manure, irrigating, controlling weeds, harvesting, and storing crops. Main crops are classified as kharif (monsoon) or rabi (winter) and include cereals, vegetables, and fruits. Practices are aimed at loosening soils, incorporating nutrients, and promoting growth of beneficial soil organisms to support crop cultivation. Agricultural tools such as ploughs, hoes, and cultivators are used for tilling, weeding, and breaking up soils.
The document discusses various types of agricultural equipment used on farms. It describes machinery that provides power to replace manual labor, improve work capacity, and ensure quality and uniform results. Some examples of agricultural equipment mentioned include tractors, sprayers, combines, planters, plows, balers, and loaders. Each type of equipment has a specific purpose, such as cultivating soil, planting seeds, harvesting crops, or transporting grain. In total, over 20 different pieces of machinery used in agriculture are identified and briefly described.
To prepare land for planting vegetables, proper soil preparation is essential. Land preparation has evolved over time from manual to mechanized processes. The key steps to prepare soil for a vegetable garden are: 1) remove existing vegetation from the garden area, 2) analyze the soil quality, 3) till the soil to break it up and remove debris, 4) mix compost or fertilizer into the tilled soil to enrich it, and 5) allow the cultivated soil to sit before planting to improve soil structure and fertility. Proper land preparation helps ensure good crop establishment and yield.
This document discusses different types of fertilizer application methods. It describes various nitrogenous, phosphatic, and potassic fertilizers and their nutrient contents. It then summarizes different fertilizer application techniques including broadcasting, which applies fertilizers uniformly over the entire field; placement methods like drilling and side dressing, which apply fertilizers in bands close to seeds or plants; and foliar and fertigation application methods, which supply nutrients through leaves or irrigation water. The key methods support efficient nutrient utilization and minimize losses from leaching or fixation in soil.
This document provides a pre-test for a lesson on preparing growing media for fruit-bearing crops. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge on recommended growing media, protecting propagating materials, seed characteristics, selecting crop varieties, and propagation methods. The lesson that follows defines components of growing media, discusses mixing and sterilizing the media, and provides instructions for placing the media in seed boxes. It emphasizes that proper preparation of growing media is key to successful seedling growth. Learners are then asked questions to demonstrate their understanding and assigned the task of gathering materials to make their own growing media.
The document outlines the key steps in crop production, including: 1) preparing the soil by breaking up large crumbs into smaller particles, 2) sowing seeds by broadcasting them by hand, 3) adding manures and fertilizers to provide nutrients for plant growth, 4) irrigating plants through watering to support growth, 5) weeding to remove unwanted plants from the field, and 6) harvesting and storing the crops. Preparation of the soil, sowing seeds, providing nutrients, watering plants, weed removal, and harvesting/storage are the major stages in crop production.
Mechanization in agriculture refers to the use of machinery to support and enhance farming operations. Over the past few centuries, but particularly in the last 300 years, agricultural techniques have increasingly relied on mechanization to boost productivity and efficiency. The introduction of steam and gasoline-powered machines in the early 1900s drove a rapid decline in the percentage of the US workforce engaged in farming, from 38% to just 3% by century's end. Key farm equipment includes tractors for plowing and hauling, tillage implements for soil preparation, spraying devices for crop protection, combines for harvesting grains, and planters/seeders for establishing crops. Mechanization provides benefits like substituting for expensive labor and compensating for seasonal workload variations,
This document discusses various methods of fertilizer application, including:
1. Basal application before or at planting, and top dressing of established crops to increase efficiency.
2. Placement methods like broadcasting, drilling, banding and pellet application to distribute fertilizer evenly or close to plants.
3. Specialized techniques like starter solutions, foliar application, fertigation through irrigation, soil injection of liquids, and aerial spraying for certain crops and terrains. The key is applying fertilizer at the right time, rate, method to maximize nutrient availability and crop uptake while minimizing losses.
There are two main methods of sowing seeds - direct sowing and transplanting. Direct sowing can be done through broadcasting, which scatters seeds randomly, or line sowing, which includes drilling seeds in rows, dibbling by placing seeds in holes, or sowing behind a plow. Broadcasting is often done manually while line sowing methods like drilling and dibbling can be manual or mechanized. Transplanting involves growing seedlings in a nursery and then planting them in the field.
The document discusses various types of agricultural equipment used on farms. It describes machinery that provides power to replace manual labor, improve work capacity, and ensure quality and uniform results. Some examples of agricultural equipment mentioned include tractors, sprayers, combines, planters, plows, balers, and loaders. Each type of equipment has a specific purpose, such as cultivating soil, planting seeds, harvesting crops, or transporting grain. In total, over 20 different pieces of machinery used in agriculture are identified and briefly described.
To prepare land for planting vegetables, proper soil preparation is essential. Land preparation has evolved over time from manual to mechanized processes. The key steps to prepare soil for a vegetable garden are: 1) remove existing vegetation from the garden area, 2) analyze the soil quality, 3) till the soil to break it up and remove debris, 4) mix compost or fertilizer into the tilled soil to enrich it, and 5) allow the cultivated soil to sit before planting to improve soil structure and fertility. Proper land preparation helps ensure good crop establishment and yield.
This document discusses different types of fertilizer application methods. It describes various nitrogenous, phosphatic, and potassic fertilizers and their nutrient contents. It then summarizes different fertilizer application techniques including broadcasting, which applies fertilizers uniformly over the entire field; placement methods like drilling and side dressing, which apply fertilizers in bands close to seeds or plants; and foliar and fertigation application methods, which supply nutrients through leaves or irrigation water. The key methods support efficient nutrient utilization and minimize losses from leaching or fixation in soil.
This document provides a pre-test for a lesson on preparing growing media for fruit-bearing crops. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge on recommended growing media, protecting propagating materials, seed characteristics, selecting crop varieties, and propagation methods. The lesson that follows defines components of growing media, discusses mixing and sterilizing the media, and provides instructions for placing the media in seed boxes. It emphasizes that proper preparation of growing media is key to successful seedling growth. Learners are then asked questions to demonstrate their understanding and assigned the task of gathering materials to make their own growing media.
The document outlines the key steps in crop production, including: 1) preparing the soil by breaking up large crumbs into smaller particles, 2) sowing seeds by broadcasting them by hand, 3) adding manures and fertilizers to provide nutrients for plant growth, 4) irrigating plants through watering to support growth, 5) weeding to remove unwanted plants from the field, and 6) harvesting and storing the crops. Preparation of the soil, sowing seeds, providing nutrients, watering plants, weed removal, and harvesting/storage are the major stages in crop production.
Mechanization in agriculture refers to the use of machinery to support and enhance farming operations. Over the past few centuries, but particularly in the last 300 years, agricultural techniques have increasingly relied on mechanization to boost productivity and efficiency. The introduction of steam and gasoline-powered machines in the early 1900s drove a rapid decline in the percentage of the US workforce engaged in farming, from 38% to just 3% by century's end. Key farm equipment includes tractors for plowing and hauling, tillage implements for soil preparation, spraying devices for crop protection, combines for harvesting grains, and planters/seeders for establishing crops. Mechanization provides benefits like substituting for expensive labor and compensating for seasonal workload variations,
This document discusses various methods of fertilizer application, including:
1. Basal application before or at planting, and top dressing of established crops to increase efficiency.
2. Placement methods like broadcasting, drilling, banding and pellet application to distribute fertilizer evenly or close to plants.
3. Specialized techniques like starter solutions, foliar application, fertigation through irrigation, soil injection of liquids, and aerial spraying for certain crops and terrains. The key is applying fertilizer at the right time, rate, method to maximize nutrient availability and crop uptake while minimizing losses.
There are two main methods of sowing seeds - direct sowing and transplanting. Direct sowing can be done through broadcasting, which scatters seeds randomly, or line sowing, which includes drilling seeds in rows, dibbling by placing seeds in holes, or sowing behind a plow. Broadcasting is often done manually while line sowing methods like drilling and dibbling can be manual or mechanized. Transplanting involves growing seedlings in a nursery and then planting them in the field.
Secondary tillage implements include disc harrows, spike tooth harrows, spring harrows, and blade harrows. These implements perform lighter soil operations than primary tillage to create proper tilth for seeding. Disc harrows use rotating steel discs to pulverize soil while spike tooth and spring harrows have pointed steel teeth or elliptical tynes that penetrate the soil. Blade harrows are commonly used in India and move soil to cover seeds without inverting it. Secondary tillage implements prepare soil for planting with less power required than primary tillage.
Nursery bed preparation and raising different vegetable cropssabin bhattarai
This document discusses nursery bed preparation and raising different vegetable crops. It defines a nursery as an area used to raise and nurture seedlings until they are ready to be sold or transplanted. The document outlines different types of nurseries and considerations for selecting a nursery site, including location, soil type, and drainage. It describes three methods for preparing nursery beds: sunken beds, which are below ground level to conserve water; raised beds, which are 15 cm high for drainage; and level beds for non-rainy seasons, with provisions for drainage. Precautions during bed preparation include providing sufficient nutrition, fertile soil, drainage, and insect protection.
The document discusses various types of tillage and land preparation equipment used in agriculture. It defines tillage as modifying the soil structure to create suitable conditions for plant growth. Primary tillage like plows are used to break up soil while secondary tillage implements such as disc harrows and cultivators further break up soil clods and level the surface. Conservation tillage is also discussed, which leaves over 30% of the soil surface covered with residue to reduce erosion. Proper tillage is necessary to control weeds, aerate the soil, and prepare high quality seedbeds for crop growth.
Tillage and tilth involve mechanical soil manipulation to create ideal conditions for plant growth. Tillage includes primary tillage like ploughing to open soil and secondary tillage like harrowing to break clods. The objectives are to prepare seedbeds, control weeds, aerate soil, and mix amendments. On-season tillage occurs before planting while off-season tillage conditions soil for future crops. Different tillage types include subsoiling to break hardpans and puddling for rice where soil is tilled under water. The depth and number of tillage operations varies by crop needs and soil conditions.
Secondary tillage implements are farm tools that prepare soil for planting by removing weeds, loosening the soil to allow moisture entry, and smoothing and leveling the soil surface. Common secondary tillage implements include harrows, pulverizers, and cultivators, and they should be kept clean, have securely fastened nuts, and receive regular greasing to maintain proper functioning.
Cropping systems organize crop production to best utilize resources like soil, water, sunlight, and labor. There are several types of cropping systems including mono-cropping, multiple cropping, intercropping, and sequence cropping. In India, major rice-based cropping systems include rice-wheat, rice-rice, cotton-wheat, soybean-wheat, and maize-wheat. Rice is commonly intercropped with crops like black gram, green gram, and sesame. Relay/paira/utera cropping involves sowing the next crop in maturing rice fields. Sequential cropping refers to growing rice with preceding or succeeding crops to utilize residual fertility.
1) Crop management involves growing plants and animals for food, clothing, and other products, with crops referring to plants of the same kind grown on a large scale.
2) Agricultural practices are a series of activities performed by farmers in a particular sequence over time for crop growth, including ploughing, leveling, applying fertilizers, seed selection and sowing, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, and storage.
3) Ploughing involves loosening and turning the soil, which aerates it and helps mix fertilizers while allowing roots to breathe and bringing nutrients to the top.
A farm machinery and/or implement can be defined as any type of machinery or implement that can be used in the process of agricultural production; it can be for crop production or animal production.
The document discusses rainfed agriculture, which many people worldwide rely on for food and livelihood. Communities in arid and semi-arid areas often face food deficits due to crop failure from lack of water. Water scarcity is the biggest threat to food self-sufficiency in these areas. In-situ rainwater harvesting techniques are crucial for semi-arid areas with short growing periods and high runoff. Alternate land use systems and horticultural crops can help conserve moisture, diversify farming, and increase income in rainfed areas vulnerable to degradation. Developing water-use efficiency and conservation technologies is needed to support rainfed agriculture.
Sowing involves placing seeds in soil at an appropriate depth where conditions allow for germination and crop establishment. The optimal sowing time varies by crop and agro-climatic zone. Seed rate is calculated based on factors like plant spacing, row spacing, purity, and germination percentage. Seeds can be sown through broadcasting, dibbling, drilling, or transplanting seedlings from a nursery bed. Depth of sowing and plant density depend on seed size, soil texture, moisture, and season. Field conditions for sowing include dry, moist, or wet soil depending on the crop.
Harvesting involves cutting crops from the ground or removing fruits from plants using tools like sickles or machines. It can be done manually, with animal-drawn machines, or mechanically powered machines. Sickles are basic harvesting tools with a metal blade and wooden handle that come in plain or serrated varieties. Reapers are machines that cut grain crops and are often animal-drawn, having frames, cutter bars, shoes, and bearings. Proper maintenance of bearings, sharpening knife bars, and checking nuts/bolts is important.
The document discusses various methods of fertilizer application including broadcasting, placement methods like plough sole placement and deep placement, localized placement techniques like drilling and side dressing, and foliar, fertigation, and aerial application. It emphasizes the importance of applying fertilizers based on soil testing and type to ensure their efficient use by plants and minimize losses.
This document discusses land preparation and tillage practices. It covers the aims of land preparation such as loosening soil, improving aeration and water infiltration. It describes different tillage operations including primary tillage using implements like moldboard plows and disc plows, and secondary tillage using cultivators and harrows. Conservation tillage systems are introduced, including no-tillage, mulch tillage, and ridge tillage. The advantages and disadvantages of animal, human, and machine power for tillage are presented. The document stresses that tillage can impact soil fertility positively or negatively, and should aim for minimum soil disturbance.
This document discusses several plant propagation methods including grafting, budding, cuttings, and layering. Grafting and budding involve joining two genetically distinct plants so that they unite and continue growing as a single plant. Cuttings are pieces of plant tissue placed under suitable conditions to regenerate a new plant. Layering is the development of roots on a stem while still attached to the parent plant. The document provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of techniques for each propagation method.
Organic agriculture is a practice that does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators or GMOs. It promotes biodiversity and the health of soil, plants, animals and people. Nutrient management in organic farming relies on practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, adding compost or manure, green manures, crop residues, and approved amendments to optimize soil health and nutrient supply. Maintaining soil organic matter and biological activity through these practices is the foundation of organic agriculture.
Agriculture is an ancient industry that remains a major employer worldwide. It involves cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. While agriculture feeds many, it also poses several health hazards to workers. Workers face physical hazards like dust, noise, vibration and injuries from machinery. They are also exposed to chemical hazards from pesticides and biological hazards from animals like zoonotic diseases. Prevention involves education on safe practices, use of protective gear and vaccination programs. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of occupational illnesses is also important to protect the health of agricultural workers.
crop production and management power point production sajeevnv
This document provides information about crop production. It begins by defining crop production as dealing with growing crops for food and fiber. It then lists the main categories of crops as food crops, cash crops, plantation crops, and horticulture crops. Examples are given for each category. The document also discusses the key methods of crop production, including soil preparation, sowing, adding manure/fertilizers, irrigation, weed protection, harvesting, and storage. Details are provided about each step in the crop production process.
NCERT CHAPTER: CROP PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENTTejaswiAnand2
The document discusses crop production and management in India. It begins by explaining the history and importance of agriculture for providing food. It then describes the different types of crops grown in India - kharif crops grown during the monsoon season and rabi crops grown during winter. The key practices for crop production discussed include preparing the soil through tilling, sowing seeds, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigating, and harvesting. Traditional and modern tools used at different stages like the plough, seed drill, and irrigation methods are also outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of replenishing soil nutrients through practices like crop rotation and adding organic manure for sustainable agriculture.
self learning material on crop productionBhagyashree92
Radha and Kishan visited their uncle's farm during summer vacation and saw various agricultural tools used for crop production. Their uncle explained that crops like wheat are grown on a large scale to provide food for many people. Various steps in crop cultivation were described, including soil preparation using tools like ploughs, sowing seeds, applying manure and fertilizers, irrigating, removing weeds, and harvesting. Traditional and modern methods of irrigation and controlling weeds were also discussed.
Secondary tillage implements include disc harrows, spike tooth harrows, spring harrows, and blade harrows. These implements perform lighter soil operations than primary tillage to create proper tilth for seeding. Disc harrows use rotating steel discs to pulverize soil while spike tooth and spring harrows have pointed steel teeth or elliptical tynes that penetrate the soil. Blade harrows are commonly used in India and move soil to cover seeds without inverting it. Secondary tillage implements prepare soil for planting with less power required than primary tillage.
Nursery bed preparation and raising different vegetable cropssabin bhattarai
This document discusses nursery bed preparation and raising different vegetable crops. It defines a nursery as an area used to raise and nurture seedlings until they are ready to be sold or transplanted. The document outlines different types of nurseries and considerations for selecting a nursery site, including location, soil type, and drainage. It describes three methods for preparing nursery beds: sunken beds, which are below ground level to conserve water; raised beds, which are 15 cm high for drainage; and level beds for non-rainy seasons, with provisions for drainage. Precautions during bed preparation include providing sufficient nutrition, fertile soil, drainage, and insect protection.
The document discusses various types of tillage and land preparation equipment used in agriculture. It defines tillage as modifying the soil structure to create suitable conditions for plant growth. Primary tillage like plows are used to break up soil while secondary tillage implements such as disc harrows and cultivators further break up soil clods and level the surface. Conservation tillage is also discussed, which leaves over 30% of the soil surface covered with residue to reduce erosion. Proper tillage is necessary to control weeds, aerate the soil, and prepare high quality seedbeds for crop growth.
Tillage and tilth involve mechanical soil manipulation to create ideal conditions for plant growth. Tillage includes primary tillage like ploughing to open soil and secondary tillage like harrowing to break clods. The objectives are to prepare seedbeds, control weeds, aerate soil, and mix amendments. On-season tillage occurs before planting while off-season tillage conditions soil for future crops. Different tillage types include subsoiling to break hardpans and puddling for rice where soil is tilled under water. The depth and number of tillage operations varies by crop needs and soil conditions.
Secondary tillage implements are farm tools that prepare soil for planting by removing weeds, loosening the soil to allow moisture entry, and smoothing and leveling the soil surface. Common secondary tillage implements include harrows, pulverizers, and cultivators, and they should be kept clean, have securely fastened nuts, and receive regular greasing to maintain proper functioning.
Cropping systems organize crop production to best utilize resources like soil, water, sunlight, and labor. There are several types of cropping systems including mono-cropping, multiple cropping, intercropping, and sequence cropping. In India, major rice-based cropping systems include rice-wheat, rice-rice, cotton-wheat, soybean-wheat, and maize-wheat. Rice is commonly intercropped with crops like black gram, green gram, and sesame. Relay/paira/utera cropping involves sowing the next crop in maturing rice fields. Sequential cropping refers to growing rice with preceding or succeeding crops to utilize residual fertility.
1) Crop management involves growing plants and animals for food, clothing, and other products, with crops referring to plants of the same kind grown on a large scale.
2) Agricultural practices are a series of activities performed by farmers in a particular sequence over time for crop growth, including ploughing, leveling, applying fertilizers, seed selection and sowing, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, and storage.
3) Ploughing involves loosening and turning the soil, which aerates it and helps mix fertilizers while allowing roots to breathe and bringing nutrients to the top.
A farm machinery and/or implement can be defined as any type of machinery or implement that can be used in the process of agricultural production; it can be for crop production or animal production.
The document discusses rainfed agriculture, which many people worldwide rely on for food and livelihood. Communities in arid and semi-arid areas often face food deficits due to crop failure from lack of water. Water scarcity is the biggest threat to food self-sufficiency in these areas. In-situ rainwater harvesting techniques are crucial for semi-arid areas with short growing periods and high runoff. Alternate land use systems and horticultural crops can help conserve moisture, diversify farming, and increase income in rainfed areas vulnerable to degradation. Developing water-use efficiency and conservation technologies is needed to support rainfed agriculture.
Sowing involves placing seeds in soil at an appropriate depth where conditions allow for germination and crop establishment. The optimal sowing time varies by crop and agro-climatic zone. Seed rate is calculated based on factors like plant spacing, row spacing, purity, and germination percentage. Seeds can be sown through broadcasting, dibbling, drilling, or transplanting seedlings from a nursery bed. Depth of sowing and plant density depend on seed size, soil texture, moisture, and season. Field conditions for sowing include dry, moist, or wet soil depending on the crop.
Harvesting involves cutting crops from the ground or removing fruits from plants using tools like sickles or machines. It can be done manually, with animal-drawn machines, or mechanically powered machines. Sickles are basic harvesting tools with a metal blade and wooden handle that come in plain or serrated varieties. Reapers are machines that cut grain crops and are often animal-drawn, having frames, cutter bars, shoes, and bearings. Proper maintenance of bearings, sharpening knife bars, and checking nuts/bolts is important.
The document discusses various methods of fertilizer application including broadcasting, placement methods like plough sole placement and deep placement, localized placement techniques like drilling and side dressing, and foliar, fertigation, and aerial application. It emphasizes the importance of applying fertilizers based on soil testing and type to ensure their efficient use by plants and minimize losses.
This document discusses land preparation and tillage practices. It covers the aims of land preparation such as loosening soil, improving aeration and water infiltration. It describes different tillage operations including primary tillage using implements like moldboard plows and disc plows, and secondary tillage using cultivators and harrows. Conservation tillage systems are introduced, including no-tillage, mulch tillage, and ridge tillage. The advantages and disadvantages of animal, human, and machine power for tillage are presented. The document stresses that tillage can impact soil fertility positively or negatively, and should aim for minimum soil disturbance.
This document discusses several plant propagation methods including grafting, budding, cuttings, and layering. Grafting and budding involve joining two genetically distinct plants so that they unite and continue growing as a single plant. Cuttings are pieces of plant tissue placed under suitable conditions to regenerate a new plant. Layering is the development of roots on a stem while still attached to the parent plant. The document provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of techniques for each propagation method.
Organic agriculture is a practice that does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators or GMOs. It promotes biodiversity and the health of soil, plants, animals and people. Nutrient management in organic farming relies on practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, adding compost or manure, green manures, crop residues, and approved amendments to optimize soil health and nutrient supply. Maintaining soil organic matter and biological activity through these practices is the foundation of organic agriculture.
Agriculture is an ancient industry that remains a major employer worldwide. It involves cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. While agriculture feeds many, it also poses several health hazards to workers. Workers face physical hazards like dust, noise, vibration and injuries from machinery. They are also exposed to chemical hazards from pesticides and biological hazards from animals like zoonotic diseases. Prevention involves education on safe practices, use of protective gear and vaccination programs. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of occupational illnesses is also important to protect the health of agricultural workers.
crop production and management power point production sajeevnv
This document provides information about crop production. It begins by defining crop production as dealing with growing crops for food and fiber. It then lists the main categories of crops as food crops, cash crops, plantation crops, and horticulture crops. Examples are given for each category. The document also discusses the key methods of crop production, including soil preparation, sowing, adding manure/fertilizers, irrigation, weed protection, harvesting, and storage. Details are provided about each step in the crop production process.
NCERT CHAPTER: CROP PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENTTejaswiAnand2
The document discusses crop production and management in India. It begins by explaining the history and importance of agriculture for providing food. It then describes the different types of crops grown in India - kharif crops grown during the monsoon season and rabi crops grown during winter. The key practices for crop production discussed include preparing the soil through tilling, sowing seeds, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigating, and harvesting. Traditional and modern tools used at different stages like the plough, seed drill, and irrigation methods are also outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of replenishing soil nutrients through practices like crop rotation and adding organic manure for sustainable agriculture.
self learning material on crop productionBhagyashree92
Radha and Kishan visited their uncle's farm during summer vacation and saw various agricultural tools used for crop production. Their uncle explained that crops like wheat are grown on a large scale to provide food for many people. Various steps in crop cultivation were described, including soil preparation using tools like ploughs, sowing seeds, applying manure and fertilizers, irrigating, removing weeds, and harvesting. Traditional and modern methods of irrigation and controlling weeds were also discussed.
This document discusses the basics of crop production and management. It explains that early humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers but later learned to cultivate crops and engage in agriculture. The two main types of crops grown in India are kharif crops, which are sown during the rainy season from June to September, and rabi crops, which are grown from October to March. The basic practices of crop production include soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, weed protection, harvesting, and storage.
Cropping patterns in India depend on climate and season. Kharif crops like rice, cotton and soybean are grown during the rainy season from June to September. Rabi crops like wheat, gram and mustard are grown from October to April during the winter season. Agricultural practices involve preparing soil through ploughing, sowing seeds, applying fertilizers, irrigating, removing weeds, harvesting crops, and storing grains. These steps are necessary for successful crop production.
This document discusses key aspects of crop production and management. It begins by explaining the origins of agriculture and defines key terms. It then outlines the main agricultural practices farmers follow for good crop yields, including soil preparation, selection and sowing of seeds, manuring/fertilizing, and irrigation. The document also discusses crop seasons in India and different methods for sowing seeds. It explains the differences between manure and fertilizers and natural methods to maintain soil fertility like field fallow, mixed cropping, and crop rotation.
India's major crops include cotton, rice, wheat, sugarcane, tea and coffee. Livestock like cattle, buffalo and goats are also important. Crop production involves preparing the soil, sowing seeds, fertilizing, irrigating, controlling weeds, harvesting and storing. Kharif crops like rice and maize are grown in the monsoon season while Rabi crops like wheat and gram are grown in winter. Traditional farming methods are being replaced by modern machinery and tools to increase efficiency and yields. Proper care and feeding of livestock is also important through animal husbandry.
India's major crops include cotton, rice, wheat, sugarcane, tea and coffee. Livestock such as cattle, buffalo and goats are also important. Crop production involves preparing the soil, sowing seeds, fertilizing, irrigating, controlling weeds, harvesting and storing crops. Kharif crops like rice and maize are grown during the monsoon season while Rabi crops like wheat and gram are grown in winter. Traditional farming methods involve tools like wooden ploughs and seed drills while modern techniques use machinery, irrigation systems, weedicides and harvesters. Animal husbandry involves caring for livestock on farms or homes on a large scale.
Topic: Crop production and management
The science that deals with the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals for human use is called agriculture.
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i. Soil preparation involves tilling the soil to loosen and aerate it for plant roots to penetrate deeply. Traditional tools like ploughs and hoes are used for tilling.
ii. Sowing seeds properly at the right depth and spacing is important for optimal plant growth. Traditional and modern seed drills are used to sow seeds uniformly.
iii. Manure and fertilizers are added to replenish soil nutrients removed by continuous cropping, improving soil health and fertility for better crop yields.
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This document provides information about crop production and management. It begins with learning objectives about understanding different crop types grown locally and their seasons. It then introduces important crops in India like rice, wheat and sugarcane. The document discusses kharif and rabi seasonal crops. It also outlines the basic practices farmers follow for crop production, including soil preparation, sowing, adding manure/fertilizers, irrigation, weed protection, harvesting and storage.
This document discusses crop production and management. It defines a crop as plants of the same kind grown and cultivated together. Crops are categorized as either kharif crops, which are sown during the rainy season, or rabi crops, which are grown during the winter. The basic practices of crop production include preparing the soil, sowing seeds, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, weed removal, harvesting, and storage. Proper crop management is important to ensure optimal growth and yield.
The document summarizes principles of permanent agriculture that have been known for thousands of years, including growing legumes to fix nitrogen in the soil, using cattle manure as fertilizer, incorporating ashes to replenish minerals, and thorough plowing to aerate the soil. Following these principles through crop rotations, composting, grazing, and minimal exports can sustain agriculture for thousands of years by cycling nutrients back into the soil.
This one is the ppt on basic agricultural info.....about crops, about the techniques used
1) Preparation of soil
2) Sowing
3) Adding Manure and Fertilisers
4) Irrigation
5) Protecting from weeds
6) Harvesting
7) Storage,
and short point on animal husbandary
actually its specially for students of class 9 or 10 as it is one of the imp. project they have to make in school.
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Crops are plants that are grown and cultivated on a large scale. There are two main types of crops in India: kharif crops, which are sown during the rainy season from June to September (e.g. rice, corn, soybeans); and rabi crops, which are grown during winter from October to March (e.g. wheat, lentils, mustard). Crop production involves several steps including preparing the soil, sowing seeds, adding fertilizers, irrigating, removing weeds, harvesting, and storing. Modern tools like tractors, seed drills, and irrigation systems help farmers work more efficiently.
Crop production and management -CLASS-8 ,NCERTdpdhanera
This document discusses crop production and management practices. It begins by defining crops and agriculture. The main types of crops - Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid - are described based on the seasons in which they are grown. The key agricultural practices for crop cultivation are then outlined, including soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, weed protection, harvesting, and storage. Specific methods for each step are explained, such as the tools used for sowing and traditional versus modern irrigation techniques. The roles of manure and fertilizers in replenishing soil nutrients are also highlighted.
This document discusses crop production and management in India. It notes that India's most important crops include cotton, rice, wheat, sugarcane and tea. It also discusses livestock raising, with India having over 185 million cattle used mainly for draft power and leather. The main types of crops are kharif crops grown in the rainy season and rabi crops grown in winter. The basic practices of crop production discussed are soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, weed control, harvesting, and storage.
To provide food for a growing population, various agricultural practices are necessary. These practices include preparing the soil, sowing seeds, adding fertilizers, irrigating crops, harvesting mature crops, and storing the harvest. Key activities involve tilling soil, selecting quality seeds, replenishing soil nutrients, supplying water, removing weeds, cutting crops, and protecting stored grains from pests. Proper agricultural management through these practices helps maximize food production.
India's most important crops are cotton, tea, rice, wheat, and sugarcane. Livestock raising is also central to India's agriculture, with many cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats raised. Crop production involves preparing the soil, sowing seeds, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigating, controlling weeds, harvesting, and storing grains. Traditional and modern methods are used for various stages like tilling, sowing, irrigation and harvesting. Proper crop management is essential for higher yields.
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1. CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
P
aheli and Boojho went to their
uncle’s house during the summer
vacation. Their uncle is a farmer.
One day they saw some tools like khurpi, Food has to be
produced on a large
sickle, shovel, plough, etc., in the field.
scale.
In order to provide food for a large
population— regular production, proper
I want to know management and distribution of food is
where and how we necessary.
use these tools.
1.1 Agricultural Practices
You have lear nt that all living
organisms require food. Plants can make
Till 10,000 B.C. people were nomadic.
their food themselves. Can you recall
They were wandering in groups from
how green plants synthesise their own place to place in search of food and
food? Animals including humans can shelter. They ate raw fruits and
not make their own food. So, where do vegetables and started hunting for
animals get their food from? animals for food. Later, they could
But, first of all why do we have to eat cultivate land and produce rice, wheat
food? and other food crops. Thus, was born
You already know that the energy ‘Agriculture’.
from food is utilised by organisms for
carrying out their various body When plants of the same kind are grown
functions, such as digestion, respiration and cultivated at one place on a large
and excretion. We get our food from scale, it is called a crop. For example,
plants, or animals, or both. crop of wheat means that all the plants
grown in a field are that of wheat.
You already know that crops are of
different types like cereals, vegetables
and fruits. These can be classified on the
Since we all need food, basis of the season in which they grow.
how can we provide India is a vast country. The climatic
food to a large number
conditions like temperature, humidity
of people in our
and rainfall vary from one region to
country?
another. Accordingly, there is a rich
2. variety of crops grown in different parts to as agricultural practices. These
of the country. Despite this diversity, activities are listed below.
two broad cropping patterns can be
(i) Preparation of soil
identified. These are:
(ii) Sowing
(i) Kharif Crops : The crops which are (iii) Adding manure and fertilisers
sown in the rainy season are called (iv) Irrigation
kharif crops. The rainy season in India (v) Protecting from weeds
is generally from June to September. (vi) Harvesting
Paddy, maize, soyabean, groundnut,
(vii) Storage
cotton, etc., are kharif crops.
(ii) Rabi Crops : The crops grown in the
1.3 Preparation of Soil
winter season are called rabi crops.
Their time period is generally from The preparation of soil is the first step
October to March. Examples of rabi before growing a crop. One of the most
crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard important tasks in agriculture is to turn
and linseed. the soil and loosen it. This allows the
Besides these, pulses and vegetables roots to penetrate deep into the soil. The
are grown during summer at many loose soil allows the roots to breathe
places. easily even when they go deep into the
soil. Why does the loosening of soil allow
1.2 Basic Practices of Crop the roots to breathe easily?
Production The loosened soil helps in the growth
of earthworms and microbes present in
the soil. These organisms are friends of
the farmer since they further turn and
loosen the soil and add humus to it.
Why can paddy not be
But why does the soil need to be turned
grown in the winter season?
and loosened?
You have learnt in the previous
classes that soil contains minerals,
water, air and some living organisms.
Paddy requires a lot of In addition, dead plants and animals
water. Therefore, it is grown get decomposed by soil organisms. In
only in the rainy season. this way, various nutrients held in the
dead organisms are released back into
Cultivation of crops involves several the soil. These nutrients are again
activities undertaken by farmers over a absorbed by plants.
period of time. You may find that these Since only a few centimetres of the
activities are similar to those carried out top layer of soil supports plant growth,
by a gardener or even by you when you turning and loosening of soil brings the
grow ornamental plants in your house. nutrient-rich soil to the top so that
These activities or tasks are referred plants can use these nutrients. Thus,
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3. turning and loosening of soil is very Plough : This is being used since
important for cultivation of crops. ancient times for tilling the soil, adding
The process of loosening and turning fertilisers to the crop, removing the
of the soil is called tilling or ploughing. weeds, scraping of soil, etc. This
This is done by using a plough. Ploughs implement is made of wood and is drawn
are made of wood or iron. If the soil is by a pair of bulls or other animals
very dry, it may need watering before (horses, camels, etc.). It contains a
ploughing. The ploughed field may have strong triangular iron strip called
big pieces of soil called crumbs. It is ploughshare. The main part of the
necessary to break these crumbs with a plough is a long log of wood which is
plank. The field is levelled for sowing as called a ploughshaft. There is a handle
well as for irrigation purposes. The at one end of the shaft. The other end is
levelling of soil is done with the help of attached to a beam which is placed on
a leveller. the bulls’ necks. One pair of bulls and a
Sometimes, manure is added to the man can easily operate the plough
soil before tilling. This helps in proper
[Fig. 1.1 (a)].
mixing of manure with soil. The soil is
The indigenous wooden plough is
watered before sowing.
increasingly being replaced by iron
Agricultural Implements ploughs nowadays.
Before sowing the seeds, it is necessary to Hoe : It is a simple tool which is used
break soil to the size of grains to get better for removing weeds and for loosening
yield. This is done with the help of the soil. It has a long rod of wood or
various tools. The main tools used for this iron. A strong, broad and bent plate of
purpose are the plough, hoe and cultivator. iron is fixed to one of its ends and
beam
ploughshaft
ploughshare
Fig. 1.1 (a) : The plough
CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 3
4. works like a blade. It is pulled by Activity 1.1
animals [Fig. 1.1 (b)].
Take a beaker and fill half of it
grip beam with water. Put a handful of wheat
handle
seeds and stir well. Wait for some
time.
bent plate
Are there seeds which float on
rod
Fig. 1.1 (b) : A hoe water? Would those be lighter or
heavier than those which sink? Why
Cultivator : Nowadays ploughing is would they be lighter? Damaged seeds
done by tractor driven cultivator. The become hollow and are thus lighter.
use of cultivator saves labour and time. Therefore, they float on water.
[Fig. 1.1 (c)]. This is a good method for
separating good, healthy seeds from
the damaged ones.
Before sowing, one of the important
tasks is to know about the tools used
for sowing seeds [Fig. 1.2 (a), (b)].
Traditional tool : The tool used
traditionally for sowing seeds is
shaped like a funnel [Fig. 1.2 (a)]. The
Fig. 1.1 (c) : Cultivator driven by a tractor seeds are filled into the funnel,
passed down through two or three
1.4 Sowing pipes having sharp ends. These
Sowing is the most important part of ends pierce into the soil and place
crop production. Before sowing, good seeds there.
quality seeds are selected. Good quality
seeds are clean and healthy seeds of a
good variety. Farmers prefer to use seeds
which give a high yield.
Selection of Seeds
One day I saw my mother put
some gram seeds in a vessel
and pour some water on
them. After a few minutes
some seeds started to float
on top. I wonder why some
seeds float on water!
Fig. 1.2 (a) : Traditional method of sowing
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5. sufficient sunlight, nutrients and water
from the soil. Sometimes a few plants
have to be removed to prevent
overcrowding.
1.5 Adding Manure and
Fertilisers
The substances which are added to the
soil in the form of nutrients for the
healthy growth of plants are called
manure and fertilisers.
Fig. 1.2 (b) : A seed drill
Seed drill : Nowadays the seed drill [Fig. I saw a healthy crop growing
1.2 (b)] is used for sowing with the help in a farm. In the neighbouring
of tractors. This tool sows the seeds farm, the plants were weak.
uniformly at proper distances and Why do some plants grow
depths. It ensures that seeds get covered better than others?
by the soil after sowing. This prevents
damage caused by birds. Sowing by Soil supplies mineral nutrients to the
using a seed drill saves time and labour. crop. These nutrients are essential for
the growth of plants. In certain areas,
farmers grow crop after crop in the same
There is a nursery near my field. The field is never left uncultivated
school. I found that little or fallow. Imagine what happens to the
plants were kept in small nutrients?
bags. Why are they Continuous growing of crops makes
kept like this? the soil poorer in certain nutrients.
Therefore, farmers have to add manure
to the fields to replenish the soil with
nutrients. This process is called
Seeds of a few plants
such as paddy are first
manuring. Improper or insufficient
grown in a nursery. When manuring results in weak plants.
they grow into plantlets, Manure is an organic substance
they are transplanted in obtained from the decomposition of
the field manually. Some plant or animal wastes. Farmers dump
forest plants and flowering plant and animal waste in pits at open
plants are also grown in places and allow it to decompose. The
the nursery. decomposition is caused by some
microorganisms. The decomposed
An appropriate distance between the matter is used as organic manure.
seeds is important to avoid overcrowding You have alr eady lear nt about
of plants. This allows plants to get vermicomposting in Class VI.
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6. Activity 1.2 showed better growth of plants? In
which glass was the growth fastest?
Take moong or gram seeds and Fertilisers are chemical substances
germinate them. Select three equal
which are rich in a particular
sized seedlings out of these. Now
take three empty glasses or similar nutrient. How are these different from
vessels. Mark them A, B and C. To manure? Fertilisers are produced in
glass A add little amount of soil factories. Some examples of fertilisers
mixed with a little cow dung manure. are— urea, ammonium sulphate,
In glass B put the same amount of super phosphate, potash, NPK
soil mixed with a little urea. Take (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium).
the same amount of soil in glass C The use of fertilisers has helped
without adding anything [Fig.
farmers to get better yield of crops
1.3(a)]. Now pour the same amount
of water in each glass and plant the such as wheat, paddy and maize. But
seedlings in them. Keep them in a excessive use of fertilisers has made
safe place and water them daily. After the soil less fertile. Fertilisers have also
7 to 10 days observe their growth become a source of water pollution.
[Fig. 1.3(b)]. Therefore, in order to maintain the
fertility of the soil, we have to
substitute fertilisers by organic
manure or leave the field uncultivated
(fallow) in between two crops.
The use of manure improves soil
texture as well as its water retaining
capacity. It replenishes the soil with
all the nutrients.
Another method of replenishing
Fig. 1.3 (a) : Preparation of the experiment
the soil with nutrients is through crop
rotation. This can be done by growing
different crops alternately. Earlier,
farmers in northern India used to
grow legumes as fodder in one season
and wheat in the next season. This
helped in the replenishment of the soil
with nitrogen. Farmers are being
encouraged to adopt this practice.
In the previous classes, you have
Fig. 1.3 (b) : Growing seedlings with manure learnt about Rhizobium bacteria.
and fertiliser
These are present in the nodules of
Did all the plants in all the glasses the roots of leguminous plants. They
grow at the same pace? Which glass fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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7. Table 1.1 : Differences between Fertiliser and Manure
S. No. Fertiliser Manure
1. A fertiliser is an inorganic Manure is a natural substance obtained
salt. by the decomposition of cattle dung,
human waste and plant residues.
2. A fertiliser is prepared in Manure can be prepared in the fields.
factories.
3. A fertiliser does not provide Manure provides a lot of humus to the soil.
any humus to the soil.
4. Fertilisers are very rich in Manure is relatively less rich in plant
plant nutrients like nitrogen, nutrients.
phosphorus and potassium.
Table 1.1 gives the differences each part of the plant. Water also
between a fertiliser and manure. protects the crop from both frost and
hot air currents. To maintain the
Advantages of Manure : The organic
moisture of the soil for healthy crop
manure is considered better than
growth, fields have to be watered
fertilisers. This is because
regularly.
it enhances the water holding The supply of water to crops at
capacity of the soil. different intervals is called irrigation.
it makes the soil porous due to which The time and frequency of irrigation
exchange of gases becomes easy. varies from crop to crop, soil to soil and
it increases the number of friendly season to season. In summer, the
microbes. frequency of watering is higher. Why is
it improves the texture of the soil. it so? Could it be due to the increased
rate of evaporation of water from the soil
1.6 Irrigation
and the leaves?
All living beings need water to live.
Water is important for proper growth
and development of flowers, fruits and I am very careful this
seeds of plants. Water is absorbed by year about watering
the plant roots. Along with water, the plants. Last
minerals and fertilisers are also summer my plants
absorbed. Plants contain nearly 90% dried up and died.
water. Water is essential because
germination of seeds does not take place Sources of irrigation : The sources of
under dry conditions. Nutrients irrigation are— wells, tubewells, ponds,
dissolved in water get transported to lakes, rivers, dams and canals.
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8. Traditional Methods of
Irrigation
The water available in wells,
lakes and canals is lifted up
by different methods in
different regions, for taking it
to the fields.
Cattle or human labour is
used in these methods. So
these methods are cheaper,
but less efficient. The various
traditional ways are:
(i) moat (pulley -system)
(ii) chain pump
Fig. 1.4 (a) : Moat
Fig. 1.4 (b) : Chain pump Fig. 1.4 (c) : Dhekli
(iii) dhekli, and
(iv) rahat (Lever system)
[Figs. 1.4 (a)- (d)].
Pumps are commonly
used for lifting water. Diesel,
biogas, electricity and
solar energy is used to run
these pumps.
Fig. 1.4 (d) : Rahat
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9. Modern Methods of
Irrigation
Modern methods of irrigation
help us to use water
economically. The main
methods used are as follows:
(i) Sprinkler System: This
system is more useful on the
uneven land where sufficient
water is not available. The
perpendicular pipes, having
rotating nozzles on top, are
joined to the main pipeline
at regular intervals. When
Fig. 1.5 (a) : Sprinkler system
water is allowed to flow
through the main pipe under
pressure with the help of a pump, it position of the roots. So it is called drip
escapes from the rotating nozzles. It gets system. It is the best technique for
sprinkled on the crop as if it is raining. watering fruit plants, gardens and trees.
Sprinkler is very useful for sandy soil The system provides water to plants drop
[Fig. 1.5 (a)]. by drop [Fig. 1.5(b)]. Water is not wasted
(ii) Drip system : In this system, the at all. It is a boon in regions where
water falls drop by drop just at the availability of water is poor.
Fig. 1.5 (b) : Drip System
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10. 1.7 Protection from Weeds
Boojho and Paheli went to a nearby
wheat field and saw that there were some
other plants in the field.
Have these other
plants been planted
purposely?
In a field many other undesirable
plants may grow naturally along with Fig. 1.6 : Spraying weedicide
the crop. These undesirable plants are
called weeds.
The removal of weeds is called
weeding. Weeding is necessary since Do weedicides have any
weeds compete with the crop plants for effect on the person handling
the weedicide sprayer?
water, nutrients, space and light. Thus,
they affect the growth of the crop. Some
As already mentioned, the weedicides
weeds interfere even in harvesting and
are sprayed during the vegetative growth
may be poisonous for animals and
of weeds before flowering and seed
human beings.
formation. Spraying of weedicides may
Farmers adopt many ways to remove
affect the health of farmers. So they
weeds and control their growth. Tilling
should use these chemicals very carefully.
before sowing of crops helps in
They should cover their nose and mouth
uprooting and killing of weeds, which
with a piece of cloth during spraying of
may then dry up and get mixed with
these chemicals.
the soil. The best time for the removal
of weeds is before they produce flowers
1.8 Harvesting
and seeds. The manual removal includes
physical removal of weeds by uprooting Harvesting of a crop is an important
or cutting them close to the ground, task. The cutting of crop after it is
from time to time. This is done with the mature is called harvesting. In
help of a khurpi. A seed drill [Fig. 1.2(b)] harvesting, crops are pulled out or cut
is also used to uproot weeds. close to the ground. It usually takes 3
Weeds are also controlled by using to 4 months for a cereal crop to mature.
certain chemicals, called weedicides, Harvesting in our
like 2,4-D. These are sprayed in the country is either done
fields to kill the weeds. They do not manually by sickle
damage the crops. The weedicides are (Fig. 1.7) or by a machine
diluted with water to the extent required called harvester. In the
and sprayed in the fields with a sprayer. harvested crop, the grain Fig. 1.7 :
(Fig. 1.6). seeds need to be separated Sickle
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11. from the chaff. This process is called Harvest Festivals
threshing. This is carried out with the
help of a machine called ‘combine’ which After three or four months of hard
work there comes the day of the
is in fact a combined harvester and
harvest. The sight of golden fields
thresher (Fig. 1.8). of standing crop, laden with grain,
fills the hearts of farmers with joy
a n d a s e n s e o f w e l l -b e i n g . T h e
efforts of the past season have
borne fruit and it is time to relax
and enjoy a little. The period of
harvest is, thus, of great joy and
happiness in all parts of India.
Men and women celebrate it with
great enthusiasm. Special
festivals associated with the
h a r v e s t s e a s o n are P o n g a l ,
Baisakhi, Holi, Diwali, Nabanya
Fig. 1.8 : Combine and Bihu.
1.9 Storage
After harvesting, sometimes
Storage of produce is an important task.
stubs are left in the field, which
are burnt by farmers. Paheli is If the crop grains are to be kept for
worried. She knows that it longer time, they should be safe from
causes pollution. It may also moisture, insects, rats and
catch fire and damage the crops microorganisms. The fresh crop has
lying in the fields. more moisture. If freshly harvested
grains (seeds) are stored without drying,
Farmers with small holdings of land
they may get spoilt or attacked by
do the separation of grain and chaff by
organisms, losing their germination
winnowing (Fig. 1.9). You have already
studied this in Class VI. capacity. Hence, before storing them,
the grains are properly dried in the sun
to reduce the moisture in them. This
prevents the attack by insect pests,
bacteria and fungi. Farmers store
I saw my mother putting
some dried neem leaves
in an iron drum
containing wheat.
I wonder why?
Fig. 1.9 : Winnowing machine
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12. Fig. 1.10 (a) : Silos for storage of grains 1.10 Food from Animals
Activity 1.3
Make the following Table in your
note book and complete it.
S.No. Food Sources
1. Milk Cow, Buffalo, She-
goat, She-camel . . .
2.
3.
4.
After completing this Table, you
must have seen that, like plants,
animals also provide us with different
kinds of food. Many people living in the
coastal areas consume fish as a major
part of their diet. In the previous classes
Fig. 1.10 (b) : Storage of grains in granaries you have learnt about the food that we
obtain from plants. We have just seen
grains in jute bags or metallic bins. that the process of crop production
However, large scale storage of grains involves a number of steps like selection
is done in silos and granaries to protect of seeds, sowing, etc. Similarly, animals
them from pests like rats and insects reared at home or in farms, have to be
[Fig. 1.10 (a) and (b)]. provided with proper food, shelter and
Dried neem leaves are used for care. When this is done on a large scale,
storing food grains at home. For storing it is called animal husbandry.
large quantities of grains in big
godowns, specific chemical treatments Fish is good for health.
are required to protect them from pests We get cod liver oil from fish
and microorganisms. which is rich in vitamin D.
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13. KEYWORDS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT
AGRICULTURAL In order to provide food to our growing
PRACTICES population, we need to adopt certain
agricultural practices.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Same kind of plants grown and cultivated at
CROP a place constitute a crop.
In India, crops can be broadly categorised into
FERTILISER
two types based on seasons - rabi and kharif
GRANARIES crops.
It is necessary to prepare soil by tilling and
HARVESTING levelling. Ploughs and levellers are used for
this purpose.
IRRIGATION
Sowing of seeds at appropriate depths and
KHARIF distances gives good yield. Good variety of
seeds are sown after selection of healthy seeds.
MANURE Sowing is done by seed drills.
Soil needs replenishment and enrichment
PLOUGH
through the use of organic manure and
RABI fertilisers. Use of chemical fertilisers has
increased tremendously with the introduction
SEEDS of new crop varieties.
Supply of water to crops at appropriate
SILO
intervals is called irrigation.
SOWING Weeding involves removal of unwanted and
uncultivated plants called weeds.
STORAGE Harvesting is the cutting of the mature crop
manually or by machines.
THRESHING
Separation of the grains from the chaff is called
WEEDS threshing.
Proper storage of grains is necessary to protect
WEEDICIDE them from pests and microorganisms.
Food is also obtained from animals for which
WINNOWING
animals are reared. This is called animal
husbandry.
Exercises
1. Select the correct word from the following list and fill in the blanks.
float, water, crop, nutrients, preparation
(a) The same kind of plants grown and cultivated on a large scale at a
place is called _____________.
(b) The first step before growing crops is _____________ of the soil.
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14. (c) Damaged seeds would _____________ on top of water.
EXERCISES
(d) For growing a crop, sufficient sunlight and _____________ and
_____________ from the soil are essential.
2. Match items in column A with those in column B.
A B
(i) Kharif crops (a) Food for cattle
(ii) Rabi crops (b) Urea and super phosphate
(iii) Chemical fertilisers (c) Animal excreta, cow dung
urine and plant waste
(iv) Organic manure (d) Wheat, gram, pea
(e) Paddy and maize
3. Give two examples of each.
(a) Kharif crop
(b) Rabi crop
4. Write a paragraph in your own words on each of the following.
(a) Preparation of soil (b) Sowing
(c) Weeding (d) Threshing
5. Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.
6. What is irrigation? Describe two methods of irrigation which conserve water.
7. If wheat is sown in the kharif season, what would happen? Discuss.
8. Explain how soil gets affected by the continuous plantation of crops in
a field.
9. What are weeds? How can we control them?
10. Arrange the following boxes in proper order to make a flow chart of
sugarcane crop production.
Sending crop to
Irrigation Harvesting Sowing
sugar factory
1 2 3 4
Preparation of Ploughing the
Manuring
soil field
5 6 7
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15. 11. Complete the following word puzzle with the help of clues given below.
EXERCISES
Down
1. Providing water to the crops.
2. Keeping crop grains for a long time under proper conditions.
5. Certain plants of the same kind grown on a large scale.
Across
3. A machine used for cutting the matured crop.
4. A rabi crop that is also one of the pulses.
6. A process of separating the grain from chaff.
Extended Learning — Activities and Projects
1. Sow some seeds in the soil and arrange to water them by drip
irrigation. Observe daily.
(i) Do you think it can save water?
(ii) Note the changes in the seed.
2. Collect different types of seeds and put them in small bags. Attach
these bags in a herbarium file and label them.
3. Collect new agricultural machine pictures and paste in a file with
their names and uses.
4. Project Work
Visit a farm, nursery or a garden nearby. Gather information about
(i) importance of seed selection.
(ii) method of irrigation.
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16. (iii) effect of extreme cold and extreme hot weather on the plants.
(iv) effect of continuous rain on the plants.
(v) fertilisers/manure used.
For more information, visit :
www.krishiworld.com/html/balanced fertiliser. htm.
www.ikis.com/links/ap.cultivation.html
An Example for Field Trip Work
Himanshu and his friends were very anxious and curious to go to Thikri village.
They went to Shri Jiwan Patel’s farmhouse. They had taken bags to collect some
seeds and other things.
Himanshu : Sir namaskar, I am Himanshu. Here are my friends Mohan, David
and Sabiha. We want some information about crops. Please guide
us.
Shri Patel : Namaskar and welcome all of you. What are your queries?
Sabiha : When did you start this work and what are the main crops that
you grow?
Shri Patel : About 75 years ago, my grandfather started this work. The main
crops that we grow are wheat, gram, soyabean and moong.
David : Sir, can you tell us the difference between traditional and modern
agricultural practices?
Shri Patel : Earlier we used traditional tools like sickle, bullock plough, trowel,
etc., and depended on rain water for irrigation. But now we use
modern methods of irrigation. We use implements like tractors,
cultivators, seed drill and harvester. We get good quality seeds.
We carry out soil testing and use manure and fertilisers. New
information about agriculture is obtained through radio, T.V. and
other sources. As a result we are able to get good crops on a large
scale. This year we got 9 to 11 quintals of gram crop/acre and 20
to 25 quintals of wheat/acre. In my opinion awareness of new
technology is important for better crop yield.
Mohan : Sabiha, come here and see some earthworms. Are they helpful to
the farmers?
Sabiha : Oh Mohan! we learnt about it in Class VI.
Shri Patel : Earthworms turn the soil and loosen it for proper aeration, so
they help the farmer.
David : Can we have some seeds of the crops you grow here?
[They put some seeds, fertilisers and soil sample in the bags.]
Himanshu : Sir, we are thankful to you for making this visit pleasant and for
providing useful information.
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