Interview Of A Farmer
In the following video, a common farmer of India voices his opinions on the monsoon and its significance in a farmer's life..sometimes he says he has to decide on a different crop altogether if the rain is not sufficient or is late in coming....
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Rain and Agriculture
Precipitation, especially rain, has a dramatic effect on agriculture. All plants
need at least some water to survive, therefore rain (being the most effective
means of watering) is important to agriculture. While a regular rain pattern is
usually vital to healthy plants, too much or too little rainfall can be
harmful, even devastating to crops. Drought can kill crops and increase erosion,
while overly wet weather can cause harmful fungus growth. Plants need varying
amounts of rainfall to survive. For example, certain cacti require small
amounts of water, while tropical plants may need up to hundreds of inches of
rain per year to survive.
In areas with wet and dry seasons, soil nutrients diminish and erosion increases during the wet season. Animals have adaptation and survival strategies for the wetter regime. The previous dry season leads to food shortages into the wet season, as the crops have yet to mature. Developing countries have noted that their populations show seasonal weight fluctuations due to food shortages seen before the first harvest, which occurs late in the wet season. Rain may be harvested through the use of rainwater tanks; treated to potable use or for non-potable use indoors or for irrigation, Excessive rain during short periods of time can cause flash floods.
HERE IS SOME DATA RELATED TO AGRICULTURE IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD...
In areas with wet and dry seasons, soil nutrients diminish and erosion increases during the wet season. Animals have adaptation and survival strategies for the wetter regime. The previous dry season leads to food shortages into the wet season, as the crops have yet to mature. Developing countries have noted that their populations show seasonal weight fluctuations due to food shortages seen before the first harvest, which occurs late in the wet season. Rain may be harvested through the use of rainwater tanks; treated to potable use or for non-potable use indoors or for irrigation, Excessive rain during short periods of time can cause flash floods.
HERE IS SOME DATA RELATED TO AGRICULTURE IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD...
Agriculture In India
MInor Crop Areas In India
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Agriculture in India has a long history, dating back to ten thousand years.
Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and logging accounted for 16.6% of the GDP in 2007, employed 52% of the total workforce and despite a steady decline of its share in the GDP, is still the largest economic sector and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of India.
India is the largest producer in the world of fresh fruit, anise, fennel, badian, coriander, tropical fresh fruit, jute, pigeon peas, pulses, spices, millets, castor oil seed, sesame seeds, safflower seeds, lemons, limes, cow's milk, dry chillies and peppers, chick peas, cashew nuts, okra, ginger, turmeric guavas, mangoes, goat milk and buffalo milk and meat. It also has the world's largest cattle population (281 million). It is the second largest producer of cashews, cabbages, cotton seed and lint, fresh vegetables, garlic, egg plant, goat meat, silk, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, onions, wheat, rice, sugarcane, lentil, dry beans, groundnut, tea, green peas, cauliflowers, potatoes, pumpkins, squashes, gourds and inland fish. It is the third largest producer of tobacco, sorghum, rapeseed, coconuts, hen's eggs and tomatoes. India accounts for 10% of the world fruit production with first rank in the production of mangoes, papaya, banana and sapota.
India's population is growing faster than its ability to produce rice and wheat.
Scientist's are researching at increasing yields to encounter the number of mouths to the number grain stocks without the help of chemical fertilizers. It is predicted that India will soon be able to sustain and stabilize its food demand and supply by the year 2020 and we students ,the future citizens of India ,are going to be a major part in enlivening this dream into a virtual reality!
Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and logging accounted for 16.6% of the GDP in 2007, employed 52% of the total workforce and despite a steady decline of its share in the GDP, is still the largest economic sector and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of India.
India is the largest producer in the world of fresh fruit, anise, fennel, badian, coriander, tropical fresh fruit, jute, pigeon peas, pulses, spices, millets, castor oil seed, sesame seeds, safflower seeds, lemons, limes, cow's milk, dry chillies and peppers, chick peas, cashew nuts, okra, ginger, turmeric guavas, mangoes, goat milk and buffalo milk and meat. It also has the world's largest cattle population (281 million). It is the second largest producer of cashews, cabbages, cotton seed and lint, fresh vegetables, garlic, egg plant, goat meat, silk, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, onions, wheat, rice, sugarcane, lentil, dry beans, groundnut, tea, green peas, cauliflowers, potatoes, pumpkins, squashes, gourds and inland fish. It is the third largest producer of tobacco, sorghum, rapeseed, coconuts, hen's eggs and tomatoes. India accounts for 10% of the world fruit production with first rank in the production of mangoes, papaya, banana and sapota.
India's population is growing faster than its ability to produce rice and wheat.
Scientist's are researching at increasing yields to encounter the number of mouths to the number grain stocks without the help of chemical fertilizers. It is predicted that India will soon be able to sustain and stabilize its food demand and supply by the year 2020 and we students ,the future citizens of India ,are going to be a major part in enlivening this dream into a virtual reality!
The monsoon is a feature, known to these terrains, here rain is loved and adored and considered God's domain, it won't cause destruction if we respect its refrain......