1. CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
The chapter discusses the various agricultural practices essential for food production, detailing the processes of crop cultivation, management of soil, and techniques for ensuring healthy crop growth. It elaborates on important tools used in agriculture and highlights the significance of irrigation, fertilization, and the prevention of weeds. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the necessity of proper storage methods for harvested crops to protect them from spoilage and pests.
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What we have learnt
- In order to provide food to our growing population, agricultural practices are essential.
- Crops can be categorized into two types based on seasons: rabi and kharif.
- Soil preparation, including tilling and leveling, is crucial for effective planting.
- Weeds negatively impact the growth of crops by competing for resources.
- Harvesting, winnowing, and proper storage of grains are critical to food supply management.
Key Concepts
- -- Agricultural Practices
- Activities involved in the cultivation of crops and livestock to provide food.
- -- Manure
- Organic substance used to enrich soil with nutrients from decomposed plant and animal waste.
- -- Irrigation
- The supply of water to crops at regular intervals to facilitate growth.
- -- Weeds
- Unwanted plants that grow alongside crops, competing for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
- -- Harvesting
- The process of cutting and collecting mature crops from the field.
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