The following points highlight the top six agricultural inputs purchased by farmers. The inputs are: 1. Farm Machinery 2. New and Improved Varieties 3. Inorganic Fertilizers 4. Herbicides and Pesticides 5. Irrigation Technology 6. Information Technology. Input # 1. Farm Machinery: The process of mechanisation started in the mid-19th century. New farming techniques depended on […]
Top 6 Agricultural Inputs Purchased by Farmers | 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 […]