After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin of Farming System Development (FSD) 2. Principles of Farming System Development (FSD) 3. Role 4. Steps 5. Activities for the Successful Functioning. The Origin of FSD: The thinking can be traced back to at least two millennium. Since mid-1950's the system though strongly influenced by integrated farming system FAO considers [...]
This article throws light upon the four things required for adopting ecological farming. The requirements are: 1. Biological Nutrients 2. Economics of Energy Efficiency 3. Employment Potentials 4. Environmental Friendly Package. Requirement # 1. Biological Nutrients: A sound preparation and perfect conviction is needed for ecological farming, thus it becomes cost reducing or cost effective system. The cultivation cost minimization [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the management of resources of a farm:- 1. Management of Land 2. Management of Problematic Soil 3. Irrigation 4. Labour 5. Machinery and Equipment. Management of Land: The concept of land is wide and according to Alfred Marshall leud is defined as "The material and the forces which nature gives freely for [...]