value of their crop‚ with agricultural yields only a third to a quarter of global standards. Similarly‚ on the output side‚ middlemen clogged the supply chain‚ reducing profit margins for both farmers and buyers such as ITC. ITC recognized that to increase its profits and to help farmers improve their margins they need to iron out the flaws in the existing inefficient supply chain system. The e-Choupal project ensured that farmers were equipped with weather forecasts‚ best practices‚ crop information
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Alfalfa Alfalfa Seed‚ Alfalfa Seed for Sale‚ Alfalfa Seed VarietiesUses: Cover Crops: Alfalfa is harvested as hay or silage which is processed or fed directly to livestock. Alfalfa is an important source of leaf meal used for fortifying baby food and other special diet foods prepared for human use. Large quantities of dehydrated alfalfa are also used in manufacturing concentrated feeds for poultry and livestock. Livestock: This plant is grown by itself or in combination with grasses in improved
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to the trees. The poem ends with the uplifting line "they are waiting for the next harvest with hope." (16) with they’ representing not only the trees‚ but the family as well. This was the author’s intent to show the similarities of harvesting crops and harvesting life. "Lowliness" is a somber poem with an uplifting end. It serves as a way for the author to revisit times of happiness with his family. It also allows the author to share happier times of work in the fields‚ providing a living
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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD‚ ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION The Department Lesson Plan TITLE OF THE PLAN: The Digestive System GRADE LEVEL: 7th SUBJECT AREA: Science CONCEPT/SKILL: To know the different organs in the digestive system and their functions. The students will also learn more intensely about the esophagus. TARGET AUDIENCE: Regular class size. 50-minute class period I. PREPARING TO TEACH: Identifying goals‚ objectives
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HORTICULTURAL CROPS (AGR452) (APR 2011) Question 1 a) Define the following terms:- (5m) i) Horticulture:- the science and art of cultivating flowers‚ fruits‚ vegetables‚ turf and ornamental plants in an orchard‚ garden‚ nursery or greenhouse on anlarge or small scale. Often considered as those require intensive culture and grown in small areas. ii) Horticulturist :- A noun reffering to a specialist in horticulture. b) 5 common examples of classification used in horticulture
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The Help of GM Crops Norman Borlaug was one of the most influential individuals that no one has ever heard of. His genetic research in Mexico‚ India‚ and Pakistan led to the creation of disease resistant‚ high-yield crops that saved more lives from starvation than the number of those lost in both world wars combined. His pioneering work earned him a Nobel prize in 1970 along with the title‚ “The Man Who Saved a Billion Lives” (Wilson). Scientists have since expanded his research into the field of
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------------------------------------------------- GM crops: Promise and reality The introduction of the first transgenic plant 30 years ago heralded the start of a second green revolution‚ providing food to the starving‚ profits to farmers and environmental benefits to boot. Many GM crops fulfilled the promise. But their success has been mired in controversy with many questioning their safety‚ their profitability and their green credentials. A polarized debate has left little room for consensus
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Crop Production Techniques of Horticultural Crops 2013 HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE – 641 003 Contents Part I - Fruits Page No. Chapter A - Tropical and Sub Tropical Fruits Mango .................................................................................................................. Banana .....................................................................................................
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little ability to adjust with the changing situation that’s why they suffer much in time of drought occurrence causing damage of crops‚ late crops‚ high irrigation cost‚ low fertility‚ unavailability of agro-information‚ inadequate credit. Further the findings also suggest that with the policy and its implementation‚ role of NGOs with GOs‚ using drought and dry resistant crops‚ introducing alternative options of livelihood‚ poultry farming and encouraging livestock rearing and small business vulnerable
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CROP NAME | TYPE OF CROP | CULTIVATION SEASON | HARVEST SEASON | PRODUCTION TARGET FOR FY 2012-13 | SUPPORT PRICES | DETAILS | WHEAT | Rabi | Oct& Nov | Late April or Early May | 25 million tons | Rs. 1050/40 Kg | The government has fixed the wheat production target of 25 million tons for 2012-13. Punjab has to produce 19.2 million tons while the other three provinces are estimated to produce a total of 4.8 million tons (Source: Business Recorder‚ Low support price‚ high input costs to hurt
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