The following points highlight the four main stages in development of agriculture in different regions. The stages are: 1. Forest Fallow 2. Short Fallow 3. Annual Cultivation 4. Multiple Cropping. Stage # 1. Forest Fallow: Cutting and burning parts of a forest release nutrients contained in the plants; this fertilizes the land, allowing it to […]
4 Main Stages in Development of Agriculture | Biotechnology
Technological Development in Agriculture | Biotechnology
In this article we will discuss about the technological development in agriculture. Scientists often breed improved varieties to fit other production-enhancing inputs. For example, after scientists introduced hybrid maize in the United States in the 1930s and nitrogen fertilizers became widely available, agronomists bred maize to respond to nitrogen fertilizers. After the invention of the […]
Notes on High-Input System of Agriculture | Biotechnology
The below mentioned article provides notes on high-input system of agriculture. A main feature of the high-input system of agriculture is genetically uniform crops. These reliably produce high yields if used with appropriate inputs. But their use has several drawbacks. First, when farmers start planting seeds furnished by seed companies or state agencies, they stop […]