AGRICULTURE

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                                                         AGRICULTURE


What is agricultural science?

  • Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field of biology that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences used in the practice and understanding of agriculture.
    • Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets. Agriculture provides most of the world’s food and fabrics. Cotton, wool, and leather are all agricultural products.


    • Importance of Agriculture in Indian Economy:

    • Though industry has been playing an important role in Indian economy, still the contribution of agriculture in the development of Indian economy cannot be denied.

      (1) Agricultural influence on national income

      (2) Agriculture plays vital role in generating employment

      (3) Agriculture makes provision for food for the ever increasing population

      (4) Contribution to capital formation

      (5) Supply of raw material to agro-based industries

      (6) Market for industrial products

      (7) Influence on internal and external trade and commerce

      (8) Contribution in government budget

      (9) Need of labour force

      (10) Greater competitive advantages




    What is the scope of agriculture sector in India?

    • The scope of the agriculture sector is definitely not restricted to India only as there are many countries like Canada, USA, Australia and other nations that are giving visas and jobs to the qualified lot of the agriculture sector to help these nations with their agriculture and to give it a boon.


    • What are the different types of Agricultural University?

      • Agricultural universities provide education in the various disciplines of agriculture, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, Agri. Business Management etc. at diploma, degree, master and doctoral level.

      • What is agriculture & allied sectors?

        • These interventions are essentially related to agriculture production for future preparedness towards Socio-economic regrowth for the benefit of Society. Agriculture and allied sectors are divided into several segments like agriculture and its united parts, fisheries segment, cr


        How does the government support farmers?

        • The government has introduced subsidies and schemes to support farmers and address these issues, fostering sustainable practices, boosting productivity, and uplifting rural living standards. 

        •  Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

  • Sub-Mission On Agricultural Mission 

  • PM Kissan Scheme

  • Neem Coated Urea 

  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Madan Yojana

  • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

  • Kisan Credit Card Scheme

  • Pashu Kisan Credit Card Scheme

  •  Soil Health Card

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