Crop pattern means the proportion of area under different crops at a particular period of time. A change in cropping pattern means a change in the proportion under different crops. Factor Affecting the Cropping Pattern: Cropping pattern in agriculture is, among other things, ultimately governed by farmers' cropping choices in individual farms. This implies decision making on the part of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the cropping system of pulses in India. In traditional cropping systems, pulses are often intercropped or mixed with other crops, primarily due to their long duration with slow initial growth. As sole crops, long duration varieties have limited scope under rainfed conditions. In recent years, however, the advent of short duration genotypes has [...]
The following points highlight the top four fibre crops that are found in India. The fibre crops are: 1. Ramie 2. Sisal 3. Sunnhemp 4. Mesta. Fibre Crop # 1. Ramie: Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) is perennial bushy shrub of the family Urticaceae. The plant produces longest and strongest fibers for commercial use least affected by moisture. It is used in [...]