Crop production and management

Soyabean crops    Soybean  called as golden beans is belongs to legume family. It is native of East Asia. It is a rich source of Protein also excellent source of fibre. Oil extracted from  soybean  contain small amount of saturated fat. In Punjab, it plays an important role in  crop  . Soyabean are high in protein and a distant source of both carbs and fat. They are a rich source of various vitamins ,minerals and beneficial compounds , such as insoflavones .   Season Spring is the best time to plant soya beans. As an annual crop, soya beans grow from seed, produce and die in a single growing season. In areas that experience winter frosts, wait until two to three weeks after the last frost date to plant soybeans. . Planting soyabean Soyabean grow best in loose , well - drained soil rich in organic matter. Soyabean prefer a soil P H of 6.0 to 6.8. Soyabean are tolerant of poor soil.  Duration  Soyabean for shelling and fresh use are ready ...

Cotton crops Cotton is a fibre that is most commonly used in the production of textiles. Cotton cotton grows in ball ground the seeds of the cotton plant.  Cotton is a soft ,fluffy staple that grows in a boll ,or protective case ,around the seeds of the cotton plant of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. Under natural condition, the cotton bolls will increase the dispersal of the seeds.    Cotton is best grown in soil with an excellent parts holding capacity. irradiation and good drainage are equally important as the crop cannot withstand  excessive moisture and water logging. Cotton duration 6 to 8 month Cotton is a Kharif Crop which requires 6 to 8 months to mature. It's time of sowing and harvesting differs in different parts of the country depending upon the climate conditions. History  Cotton is being employed by mankind for over 7000 years. This fabric has been first found and cultivated in India and later on in Mexico. Through the years co...

Farming is hard work. This has been true since prehistoric man first broke ground and planted crops. Farming is not like maintaining a garden , where you can monitor each plant individually and respond to developing issues. kharif Crops :  The crops which are shown in the rainy season are called kharif crop. The rainy season in India is generally from June to September. Paddy , Maize ,soyabean,cotton, groundnut etc.  Kharif crops Maize In India Maize is the most important food crop after rice and wheat. karnatak(15%) is the largest state for the maize cultivation by Rajasthan(13%) and Madhya Pradesh(10%). Production of maize Maize is mainly down directly through seed by using different methods of tillage and established. Recently, resource conservation technologies (RCTs) namely zero tillage,minimum tillage, surface reading etc. had came in practice in various Maize based cropping system and are cost effective and environment friendly. Maize needs 450 to 600mm of water per sea...