How do farmers choose what crops to grow? Do they just plant anything they want, or is there a specific reason behind their choices? And what if the weather gets really bad? Does that ruin everything for them?
Pollution can be defined as the introduction or presence of harmful materials or products into the habitat, thus causing unfavourable changes exhibiting potential threats to the human world and overall well-being. The pollutants' origin in the environment can be due to various human and natural actiRead more
Pollution can be defined as the introduction or presence of harmful materials or products into the habitat, thus causing unfavourable changes exhibiting potential threats to the human world and overall well-being. The pollutants’ origin in the environment can be due to various human and natural activities.
The most common types of pollution are as follows-
1. Air Pollution: This type of pollution occurs when detrimental substances such as particulates, gases and biological molecules, are directly emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere without any treatment. The common type of pollutants include sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs) and particulate matter which are being released from sources such as refrigerators, vehicle emissions, industrial dispose, burning of fossil fuels etc. Air Pollution can lead to various health issues like respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, global warming and many more.
2. Water Pollution: Water Pollution has become a global concern due to the introduction of contaminants into the water sources like lakes, rivers and oceans. They are mainly caused due to high usage of chemical pesticides, industrial waste, untreated sewage, urban runoff etc. The common type of pollutants include heavy metals, chemicals and pathogens, which causes threat to aquatic life and makes water unsafe for human consumption and use.
3. Soil Pollution: Soil Pollution is another common type of pollutant which is caused when chemicals, such as direct dumping of heavy metals into the soil, pesticide usage in agriculture hydrocarbons, etc. make the soil impure. The sources of soil pollution include waste disposal without treatment, industrial activities, and high usage of pesticides in agriculture, which ultimately destroy useful soil microbes, lead to reduced soil fertility, and are also injurious to human health.
4. Noise Pollution: This type of pollution is mainly caused when excessive and harmful noise levels are sourced typically from industries, urban activities transportation systems and ultimately affect human health. It may lead to hearing loss, sleep disturbances and stress.
5. Thermal Pollution: This type of pollution involves sudden changes in the temperature of water bodies like rivers, oceans, and lakes. Thermal pollution is caused by direct discharging of industrial-heated water or effluents into the water bodies without cooling them down. It causes a disbalance in the aquatic ecosystems by decreasing the level of dissolved oxygen and disrupting their life cycles.
Therefore, with proper addressing of pollution and sustainable practices can help to protect and restore the overall environmental scenario.
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Hey Farhan Rather, your question has two parts , deciding the crop for a season and how to handle the bad weather so, here you go .. Deciding the crop The decision of what crops to grow is made by farmers with a number of factors in mind. These include soil type, climate, water availability, marketRead more
Hey Farhan Rather, your question has two parts , deciding the crop for a season and how to handle the bad weather so, here you go ..
Deciding the crop
The decision of what crops to grow is made by farmers with a number of factors in mind. These include soil type, climate, water availability, market demand and the knowledge that they have towards it. Before deciding on what crop should be grown by them first they examine the suitability of their soils and climates for this purpose. For instance, different crops are required to have specific soil pH levels, moisture conditions and temperatures for them to do well. In addition to these aspects, farmers also consider the reliability and availability of water sources as some crops which require high quantity of water may not be feasible in drought prone areas. Among others, market demand becomes a key factor as majority of farmers grow local high demand crops or those that can fetch them profits when sold at a good price. They also use crop rotation practices and other methods so as to maintain their soil health in check hence making their decisions.
Handling Bad weather
Bad weather can be managed through preparedness, diversification and adaptive measures as strategies used by farmers. Farmers usually consult weather forecasts when scheduling their activities such as planting or harvesting times. By growing a variety of crops on their farms during bad weather conditions, they can avoid dependence on one food source thereby reducing risks associated with unfavorable climatic shocks especially during planting seasons. This makes irrigation necessary for managing drought-prone areas while drainage systems prevent flooding from occurring due too much rainwater entering into farmlands through these fields are low-lying topographically terrain wise.Farmers should also go for strong types of plants like onions, garlic since they can handle long dry climate better than ordinary plants that are not bred to survive severe environmental conditions such as prolonged droughts or floods
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