How can we transform agricultural education to better prepare future farmers for the challenges of sustainable farming in a changing climate?
In many businesses, there is a tendency to undervalue human resources compared to cash assets. While it is widely acknowledged that employees are vital to the success and growth of any organization, there is often a disconnect between this recognition and the actual treatment and compensation of empRead more
In many businesses, there is a tendency to undervalue human resources compared to cash assets. While it is widely acknowledged that employees are vital to the success and growth of any organization, there is often a disconnect between this recognition and the actual treatment and compensation of employees. Several factors contribute to this discrepancy.
Firstly, the focus on short-term financial performance can lead businesses to prioritize cost-cutting measures, including minimizing payroll expenses. This often results in underpaying employees, as companies seek to maximize profits and shareholder value. Additionally, there is a prevalent notion that labor is easily replaceable, particularly in industries with high turnover rates or a large supply of available workers. This mindset can lead to undervaluing the unique skills, experience, and contributions that individual employees bring to the organization.
Moreover, the lack of effective human resource management practices can exacerbate this issue. Inadequate performance appraisal systems, limited career development opportunities, and insufficient employee engagement initiatives can contribute to a sense of undervaluation among employees. This not only affects their morale and productivity but can also lead to higher turnover rates, further impacting the organization’s overall performance.
To address this, businesses need to recognize that investing in their human resources is as crucial as managing their financial assets. Fair compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment are essential for attracting and retaining top talent, ultimately driving sustainable business success.
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To prepare future farmers for the challenges of sustainable farming in a changing climate, following measures can be taken- Spreading geographic and strategic education to the farmers Indian subcontinent is spread across different climatic condition and due to which available soil for farming also vRead more
To prepare future farmers for the challenges of sustainable farming in a changing climate, following measures can be taken-
Indian subcontinent is spread across different climatic condition and due to which available soil for farming also vary across different climatic condition. As for this differentia, soil’s fertility also vary. Some soils like alluvial, which is highly fertile supports most of the crop production. On the other hand, soils like arid soil, supports very few crops to grow, but due to high population pressure and demand for few specific crops force farmers to use chemical fertilizers to produce highly demanding crops irrespective of the climatic condition. For this reason many land are becoming barren due to excessive use of fertilizer. So by spreading proper education about the relation between climate and soil will benefit in maintaining overall sustainability of soils and in turn future farming.
2)Promotion of organic fertilizer than chemical fertilizer
Due to the use of excessive chemical fertilizes, irrespective of climatic condition, most of the soils were becoming barren and no more cultivation of crops were possible. So promoting and use of manure or organic techniques of production will sustain soil’s fertility for future farming purposes and sustainability practice will prevail.
3)Educating about rainfall as well as monsoonal mechanism
Indian agricultural system till date mostly depends on rainfall for irrigation. Educating farmers about rainfall and factors which may affect rainfall which can disrupt irrigation will help farmers to take early precaution and cultivate crops accordingly to prevent a drought situation.
4)Promoting mixed cropping
Promotion of mixed cropping will prevent farmers from facing crop failure as well as cultivating two different types of crops which needs different amounts of soil nutrition will help in slow decay of soil nutrition and farmers will get a scope to recover soil nutrition after harvesting of there crops.
5)Educating farmers about the importance of nitrogen fixing bacteria
Bacteria like Rhizobium and plant nodules helps in nitrogen fixation which helps in maintaining soil fertility for future farming activities. Educating farmers about there crucial role and importance will be beneficial mitigating the challenges of sustainable farming in changing climate.
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