Green manure is a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances soil fertility and structure by growing specific crops and incorporating them into the soil. This method leverages the natural growth and decomposition processes to enrich the soil with essential nutrients, organic matter, and beneficRead more
Green manure is a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances soil fertility and structure by growing specific crops and incorporating them into the soil. This method leverages the natural growth and decomposition processes to enrich the soil with essential nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms.
When green manure crops are grown, they absorb nutrients from the soil and store them in their tissues. Once these plants are tilled back into the soil, they decompose, releasing these nutrients in a more accessible form for subsequent crops. This process not only replenishes nitrogen but also adds organic matter, improving soil structure and water retention.
Additionally, green manure helps suppress weeds, reduce soil erosion, and attract beneficial insects. The organic matter from decomposed green manure enhances microbial activity, promoting a healthy soil ecosystem. This holistic approach to soil management supports sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and fostering a more resilient farming system.
By integrating green manure into crop rotations, farmers can naturally boost soil fertility, leading to healthier plants and more productive harvests.
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The British East India Company turned India into a market point for the sale of British goods by: - Open Markets: The company used its political and military power to shut out the Indian existing trade networks and take its place. It did all its best to remove Indian tariffs and duties on British goRead more
The British East India Company turned India into a market point for the sale of British goods by:
– Open Markets: The company used its political and military power to shut out the Indian existing trade networks and take its place. It did all its best to remove Indian tariffs and duties on British goods while levying heavy taxes on local Indian producers. This made British products much cheaper than Indian counterparts in the market.
– Protectiveism: The British importation of goods into India was complemented by the exclusion of Indian textiles from the British market, which comprised high tariffs and bans in protectionist Britain. All this led to the great destruction of India’s once largest textile industry in the world.
– Raw Material Supplier: India became the most significant supplier of raw materials into the British industries, especially in cotton. The raw material came in Britain duty-free; hence, it was another advantage to British manufacturers.
– Captive Market: India was proved to be a large captive market for the goods manufactured inside Britain. The people of India hardly had an option as their domestic industries were suppressed and competed with the financial products of Britain as being cheaper.
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