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  • 12

    Improvement In Food Resources

    This section discusses the critical need for improving food resources through enhanced agricultural practices, including crop yield improvements, animal husbandry, and sustainable farming techniques.

    Learning Practice

  • 12.1

    Improvement In Crop Yields

    This section discusses various strategies to enhance crop yields to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices.

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  • 12.1.1

    Crop Variety Improvement

    Crop variety improvement focuses on enhancing crop yields through the selection and hybridization of crop varieties with beneficial traits.

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  • 12.1.2

    Crop Production Management

    This section focuses on the management practices necessary for efficient crop production amidst increasing food demand.

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  • 12.1.2(i)

    Nutrient Management

    Nutrient management explores how plants acquire essential nutrients for growth and the various methods to enhance soil fertility and crop yields.

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  • 12.1.2(ii)

    Irrigation

    Irrigation is crucial for ensuring crops receive adequate water, especially in rain-fed agriculture.

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  • 12.1.2(iii)

    Cropping Patterns

    Different cropping patterns enhance agricultural productivity by optimizing land use and reducing risks.

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  • 12.1.3

    Crop Protection Management

    Crop protection management is essential for safeguarding crops from the threat of weeds, pests, and diseases to ensure optimal yield and sustainable agriculture.

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  • 12.2

    Animal Husbandry

    Animal husbandry is the scientific management of livestock, encompassing breeding, feeding, and disease control.

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  • 12.2.1

    Cattle Farming

    Cattle farming is primarily practiced for milk production and as draught animals for agricultural activities in India.

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  • 12.2.2

    Poultry Farming

    Poultry farming focuses on raising domestic fowl, emphasizing breeds for egg and meat production through cross-breeding for efficiency and sustainability.

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  • 12.2.3

    Fish Production

    Fish production is vital for nutrition, particularly in protein intake, and includes both capture fishing and aquaculture.

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  • 12.2.3(i)

    Marine Fisheries

    Marine fisheries in India encompass diverse fishing practices and species, emphasizing sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management.

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  • 12.2.3(ii)

    Inland Fisheries

    Inland fisheries rely on freshwater and brackish water resources for fish production, primarily through aquaculture, enhancing food security.

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  • 12.2.4

    Bee Keeping

    Beekeeping is now a profitable agricultural practice driven by the demand for honey.

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