Introduction: biotechnology in agriculture: Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products. Biotechnology includes the use of microorganisms such as yeast, bacteria, and algae to make food and fuel; the use of plant cells to create vaccines; and the use of animal cells to create medicines. It also…
Introduction: Farming systems around the world: Specified land, area or structure which is being used for growing crops, rearing livestock and agricultural products is called farming. Around the world there are several factors that are independent, inter-related to each other or have direct effect on different types of farming systems. Farming systems around the world…
There are many insects that live in the soil and spend their significant period of life in the soil. These burrowing insects in soil can cause damage to plants. Many burrowing insects spend part of their life cycle underground, in a process called pupation. During this time, they feed on the decaying organic matter in…
Introduction: Demand rent factors which would be discussed later on and supply of agriculture products have very basic but strong interrelation in the world of economics as well as farming. Consumers are the reason behind creating the demand for products and the farmers/producers are the people who fulfill the demand by producing the needed supplies. …
What is Harvest loss tray? Every year, a certain percentage of the crops that are planted never make it to the table. When a combine harvester is used to harvest crops, the grains that are not collected in the machine’s grain tank fall to the ground and are left behind. This is known as harvest…
Introduction: When it comes to agriculture, the term harvesting typically refers to the process of gathering crops from the field. After the crops are mature, a combine or other type of harvesting machine goes through the field, cuts the stalks of grain at the base, and gathers them up. The harvested crops are then transported…
Introduction: Crop production is the process of growing, harvesting and storing plant material in order to produce food for human consumption. It is one of the most important sectors in the global food system as it yields nearly 50% of our calories. The crop production and major factors vary from region to region. There are…
Introduction: The first problem in dealing with “cash crops” is that the term is used in different ways. Cash crops are defined as those crops for which the output is sold on a cash basis, irrespective of whether it can be stored. In this we will describe “7 Best Cash Crops to Grow”. Cash crops…
Introduction: What is crop rotation and why is it important? Crop rotation is a critical factor of all sustainable agriculture and cropping systems because it provides the basic mechanism for building healthy soils, a major way to control pests, diseases, and a variety of other benefits. Crop rotation means changing the type of crop grown…
Introduction: What are genetically modified crops? Genetically modified crops are plants or crops who have been altered in a way that allows their DNA to be changed, typically by inserting genes from other organisms into the genome of the plant. There are different methods how crops are genetically modified which have been used to gain preferable traits…