Agriculture in India
Agriculture in India
Agriculture Basics
- Definition & Scope of Agriculture
- Agriculture in India – Historical Perspective
- Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy
- Contribution to GDP & Employment
- Green Revolution – Phases, Achievements, Challenges
Cropping Patterns & Types of Farming
- Types of Farming: Subsistence, Commercial, Intensive, Extensive, Mixed, Organic, Precision
- Cropping Patterns – Kharif, Rabi, Zaid Crops
- Crop Rotation, Mixed Cropping, Intercropping, Agroforestry
- Sustainable Agriculture & Conservation Agriculture
Major Crops in India
- Rice
- Wheat
- Millets
- Maize
- Pulses
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
- Jute
- Tea
- Coffee
- Rubber
- Spices
- Coconut
Irrigation & Water Management
- Major Irrigation Methods
- Irrigation Systems in India
- Major Irrigation Projects
- Watershed Management & Rainwater Harvesting
- Groundwater Depletion & Conservation
Soil & Soil Conservation
- Types of Soil in India – Alluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Desert, Mountain
- Soil Degradation – Erosion, Salinity, Waterlogging
- Soil Fertility Management – Organic & Inorganic Methods
- Soil Conservation Techniques – Contour Plowing, Terracing, Mulching
Fertilizers & Manures
- Organic Manures
- Chemical Fertilizers – Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (NPK)
- Bio-Fertilizers – Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Mycorrhiza
- Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
- Issues Related to Excessive Fertilizer Use
Agricultural Research & Institutions
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Agricultural Universities & Research Institutes
- Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
- Role of NABARD in Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing
- Agricultural Market System in India
- APMC & MSP (Minimum Support Price)
- E-NAM (National Agriculture Market)
- Cold Storage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Issues
- Contract Farming & Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Government Schemes for Agriculture
- PM-KISAN
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- Soil Health Card Scheme
- National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
Livestock & Fisheries
- Dairy Farming & White Revolution
- Fisheries and Blue Revolution
Precision & Modern Agriculture
- Mechanization & Use of Technology
- GM Crops & Biotechnology in Agriculture
- AI & IoT in Precision Farming
- Drone Technology in Agriculture
- Vertical Farming & Hydroponics
Agricultural Trade & WTO Issues
- Agricultural Exports & Imports in India
- Impact of WTO Agreements on Indian Agriculture
- MSP vs Free Market Debate
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture
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