Crop production and management

We all know that energy from food is utilised by organisms for carrying out their various body functions. We get our food from plants and animals. in this content we will read about how we get food from plants.

               CROP PRODUCTION AND                         MANAGEMENT

           When plants of same kind are grown and cultivated at one place on a large scale is known as crop.
            There are mainly two types of crops.

            Rabi crops- The crops which are grown in winter season are called Rabi crops for example wheat gram pea mustard etc.

             Kharif crops-The crops which are grown in rainy season are called kharif crops for example paddy cotton soyabean etc.

              Cultivation of crops involves several activities undertaken by farmers over a period of time known as agricultural practice.

               These agricultural practices are listed below-

               1.Preparation of soil
               2.Sowing
               3.Adding manure and fertilizers
               4.Irrigation
               5.Protection from weeds
               6.Harvesting
               7.Storage

                  Preparation of soil

                 The preparation of soil is the first step before growing a crop.One of the most important task in agriculture is to turn the soil and loose and it.This allows the roots to pendrate deep into the soil and breathe.

                           Sowing

                 The process of sowing seeds to produce crop is known as sowing.   Sowing is the most important part of crop production. Before sowing good quality of seeds are selected.

                 Adding manure and                                        fertilisers 

                  The substances which are added to the soil in the form of nutrients for the healthy growth of plants are called manure and fertilizers. soil supplies a lot of mineral nutrients to the crops which are very important for them. and when because of continuous growing of crops is done the soil become infertile
                  So fertilisers and manures are added.

                          Irrigation

                   Supplying of water to crops at definit time  interval is called irrigation.All living beings need water to live.Water is important for proper growth and development of flowers fruits and seeds of plants water is absorbed by plants roots.Along with water and Minerals and fertilizers are also observed.

                    Removal of weeds

                 Along with crops many undesirable plants are sober these plants are known as weeds.It is very important to remove weeds from farm because they also absorb the manure  fertilizers water which are given to plants and decrease their yeild.

                          Harvesting 

                     The cutting of Crop after it is mature is called harvesting.In harvesting crops are pulled out or get close to the ground. Harvesting is either done manually or stickle or by machine called harvester.

                                Storage

                      Storage of produce is an important task.If the crop grains are to be kept for longer time they should be safe from moisture insects rats and microorganisms.Before storing them the grains are properly dried in the sun to reduce the moisture this prevents the attack of insect pests bacteria and fungi.

                      THESE ALL AGRICULTURAL PRACTICIES SHOULD BE DONE IN AN MANAGED ORDER.SO,CROP PRODUCTION IS CALLED CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT.

                               _KESHAV KESHU