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
Pest Resistance Management and Biotechnology Resistance Management of Crops
In this article we will discuss about pest resistance management and Bt-resistance management of crops. Pest Resistance Management: Crop breeders have long known that some conventionally bred cultivars with resistance to insect and microbial pests may perform wonderfully for the first few years after they are deployed commercially, but then fail miserably in controlling the […]
Genetically Modified Crops: Benefits and Disadvantages
In this article we will discuss about Genetically Modified Crops:- 1. Benefits of Genetically Modified Crops 2. Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Crops. Benefits of Genetically Modified Crops: Genetically modified crops have following advantages: 1. Making enhancements in the quality of the plants, the production of the plants has increased. Due to this, a large part […]