AGRICULTURE

                 AGRICULTURE 

              

Agriculture is a vast subject. It encompasses the production of crops, animal husbandry, soil science, horticulture, dairy science, extension education, entomology, agriculture chemistry, agri engineering, agri economics, plant pathology and botany. These subjects are taught in various universities across the world to train people in the field.

Different Kinds of Farming

Here may be a check out how the agricultural field has broadly been categorized in our country:

1. Subsistence Farming

One of the most widely practiced technique of farming in India. Under this sort of farming, the farmers grow grains for themselves also as for the aim of sale.

2. Commercial Agriculture

This type of agriculture focuses on high yield with the aim to export it to other countries to get profit. Some of the commonly grown commercial crops within the country include cotton, wheat and sugarcane.

3. Shifting Agriculture

This type of farming is majorly practiced by tribal groups to grow root crops. They mostly clear the forested area and grow crops there.

4. Extensive Agriculture

This is more common in the developed countries. However, it is also practiced in certain parts of India. It focuses on the utilization of machinery to grow and lift crops.

5. Intensive Agriculture

This is a common practice in densely populated areas of the country. It is focused on generating maximizing output of the land by employing different techniques. A good amount of investment in terms of money and huge labour force is required for this.

6. Plantation Agriculture

This type of agriculture involves the cultivation of crops that need an honest amount of your time and space for growing. Some of these crops include tea, rubber, coffee, cocoa, coconut, fruits and spices. This is mostly practiced in the states of Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.

7. Wet Land Farming

The areas that receive heavy rainfall are well irrigated and these are apt for the farming of crops like jute, rice and sugarcane.

8. Dry Land Farming

It is practiced in desert-like areas such as the central and northwest India. Some of the crops grown in such areas are bajra, jowar and gram. This is because these crops require less water for growth.

Conclusion

With the advancement in technology, agriculture has come an extended way. It is not limited to just growing crops and rearing of cattle. It includes an entire lot of other subjects and someone who is curious about stepping into the agricultural field can prefer to specialize in one.