Some of the factors that affect crop production are explained below: 1. Crop Choice 2. Good Seed 3. Nutrients 4. Crop Enemies 5. Management. Factor # 1. Crop Choice: When a country is first settled by Europeans, the first plants grown are usually pioneering crops like the cereals. After a while the pioneers find that […]
Factors Affecting Crop Production | Agriculture
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How to Control Soil Borne Pests? | Crops | Agriculture
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Soil-dwelling insect-pests can seriously reduce plant establishment, populations and subsequent yield potential. These insects can be damaging because they feed on the roots and stems of plants. Often soil borne pests, especially cutworms are common in uncultivated fields infested with grass and weeds and abandoned fields after growing the previous season. The important soil dwelling […]
How to Estimate the Water Requirement of Crops? | Agriculture
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The following points highlight the top five methods used for estimating the water requirement of crops. The methods are: 1. Lysimeteric Technique 2. Water Balance Techniques 3. Soil Water Depletion Method 4. Field Experiment Plots Method 5. Estimation of Etc from Climatological Data. Method # 1. Lysimeteric Technique: Lysimeter was constructed by Philippe de La […]