India's economy is highly dependent in agriculture contributing about 14% of the total GDP of the state. Thus most of the people in India are heavily dependent upon agriculture. The monsoon pattern is to thank for as the favorable moisture laden winds help in the abundance of agricultural activity iRead more
India’s economy is highly dependent in agriculture contributing about 14% of the total GDP of the state. Thus most of the people in India are heavily dependent upon agriculture. The monsoon pattern is to thank for as the favorable moisture laden winds help in the abundance of agricultural activity in the state.
Starting from the month of June the south east monsoon winds of the Arabian sea branch hits the cost of Kerela due to the formation of low pressure region of the Indian subcontinent and the shifting of the ITCZ towards the tropic of cancer. Heavy showers are received in the Western ghat region after which the winds travels over the semi arid Indian peninsula moving northwards and being obstructed by the Great Himalayas. This causes showers over the Indo Gangatic plains where maximum of the wheat production is done in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and most of the northern belts.
The Bay of Bengal branch of the south east monsoon winds brings heavy showers to the eastern and north eastern states of India where rice production id very prevalent. Mawsynram in the north eastern state of Meghalaya is the rainiest place in the world with an annual rainfall of 467.4 in annually.
Other arid and the semi arid regions like the north western and the Deccan region grow cash crops like cotton, rubber, sugarcane etc. The amount of rainfall received during the monsoon in the particular state determines the climatic zone of the state and the dominant crop of the state.
The uneven distribution of rainfall in India makes it a diverse agricultural boul.
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organic farming and conventional farming has different approach.each of them have there own advantages and disadvantages Advantages of organic farming. 1.environmental benefits Organic farming using natural biofertilizer and organic products. Their is no pollution in both soil and water. Practice liRead more
organic farming and conventional farming has different approach.each of them have there own advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of organic farming.
1.environmental benefits
Organic farming using natural biofertilizer and organic products. Their is no pollution in both soil and water. Practice like crop rotation and composting improve soil structure and fertility. Organic farming often support greater biodiversity including variety of crops and beneficial insects.
2.health benefits
Lower Pesticide Residues: Organic produce tends to have lower levels of pesticide residues compared to conventionally grown produce.organic food have high nutrients contents
3.sustainability
By maintaining soil health and using sustainable practices make organic farming is more sustainable and long run. It also uses less energy
Disadvantages
1.yield and productivity
Lower yield and lower production. Which is disadvantage in meeting large scale food demand, and their need more land
2.cost and labour charge.
Higher costs needed gor manual weedingb, crop rotation, organic inputs and also higher prices for consumers
3.pest and diseases management
Limited Tools: Organic farmers have fewer tools at their disposal for pest and disease management, which can lead to crop losses.Risk of Crop Loss: Without synthetic pesticides and herbicides, crops may be more susceptible to pests and diseases.
Advantage of conventional farming
1.higher yield snd efficient land
Use of synthetic pesticides snd fertilizers typically results in higher crop yield. Less land required to produced large quantities of food
2.economic benefits
It is less labour intensive and more cost effective due to mechanization and usebof synthetic products. It is results in lower prices for consumers
3.pest and disease control.
Synthetic pesticides and herbicides provided effective and reliable control of pedt anf weeds
Disadvantage of conventional farming
1.environmental impacts ,Chemical pollution
Use of chemical lead to soil and water pollution. Harming ecosyst and soil degradation
Health conserns
Pesticide Residues: Conventional produce may contain higher levels of pesticide residues, raising concerns about long-term health effects.
Sustainability Issues:Resource Intensive: Conventional farming often relies heavily on non-renewable resources like fossil fuels and synthetic inputs.Biodiversity Loss: Monoculture practices and habitat destruction can reduce biodiversity and disrupt ecosystems.
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