In this article we will discuss about the development and principles of System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Development of SRI: System of Rice Intensification (SRI) developed in Madagascar by Fe Henri de Laulanie in association with Non-Governmental Organisation-Association Tefy Sania (ATS) and many farmers in 1980s has spread to several countries including India. SRI, a […]
SRI: Development and Principles | Crop Production | Agronomy
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Wheat Zones of India | Agronomy
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Based on climate and disease prevalence, particularly rusts, the country is divided into five major wheat zones: 1. North-Western Plains Zone 2. North-Eastern Plains Zone 3. Central Zone 4. Peninsular Zone 5. Northern Hills Zone. 1. North-Western Plains Zone: It comprises Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, western UP, Rajasthan (except Kota and Udayapur divisions), foothills of Uttaranchal, […]
Wheat Cropping System in India | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the irrigated and rainfed cropping system of wheat in India. 1. Major Irrigated Systems: Rice-Wheat: It is the most important system of irrigated areas and widely practiced in the Gangetic plain region in around 10.5 M ha. From the productivity point of view, the Trans-Gangetic plain covering the […]