🔶 What is a “Region”? Let’s begin with the basic idea — “Region”. Geographers often use this term to understand differences across the Earth’s surface. But what is a region? 👉 A region is simply an area that stands out from others based on certain criteria.For example: As defined by geographer Whittlesey (1929) — a…
Imagine you’re planning a garden. You don’t just look at the weather—you also check the soil, water availability, and how long your plants will survive before winter comes. Similarly, an Agroecological Region (AER) is not just about climate. It combines climate, soil, and the length of the growing period (LGP)—how long conditions remain suitable for…
When we say livestock, we aren’t just talking about animals. We’re talking about a rural insurance policy—a system that works silently behind India’s agricultural scene. Let’s understand different types of livestock and why they matter: Type Purpose Popular Breeds Cattle Milk, draught power, manure Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar Buffalo High-fat milk, meat Murrah (Haryana),…
Imagine you’re trying to grow crops in a region where rainfall is scarce and unpredictable, and there’s no assured irrigation. That’s the setting of dry farming. ✅ Definition: Dry farming is the agricultural practice in regions with less than 75 cm of annual rainfall, without any guaranteed irrigation. It relies completely on monsoon rains and…
In a country like India, land is not just a resource—it’s the foundation of survival, particularly because: So, the most common misuse of land in India isn’t about building malls or factories—it’s actually wrong agricultural practices. And here comes the central question: Is all land suitable for all types of agriculture?Clearly not. This is where…
Let’s begin with a basic truth: Agriculture is not just a human activity—it is a deeply natural one. It depends heavily on land and water, which are not uniformly available across regions. Therefore, if we are serious about agricultural development, we cannot apply a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, we must plan based on nature’s template—the physical…
Let’s begin with the word Horticulture. The term comes from two Latin words: So, horticulture literally means “garden cultivation.” But in the academic and technical sense, Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that deals with the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and even ornamental plants like flowers and decorative trees. ✅ It includes both:…
Imagine a fruit basket the size of the globe—India fills 10% of it, making it the second largest producer of fruits in the world. Why? Because of India’s agro-climatic diversity. From the cold Himalayas to humid coastlines and semi-arid interiors, India’s geography allows the cultivation of a wide spectrum of horticultural crops, each thriving in…
Imagine a large bustling market in a city—vegetables form its lifeline. Why? Because vegetables are perishable, i.e., they can’t wait too long after harvesting. Hence, vegetables are usually grown near urban centers or areas where a ready market exists, to minimize post-harvest loss. 🧅 Onion: The Most Political Vegetable 😊 Onion is not just a…
The horticulture sector in India has emerged as a vibrant and high-growth segment within agriculture. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables etc. Horticulture is not only a source of food and nutrition but also a driver of income and employment, especially for small and marginal farmers. The government’s focused interventions under missions like the…
