Pre-Monsoon Crop Residue Burning in Pakistan – What is Crop Residue? Crop residue, also known as stubble burning is the burning of crop remains on the field or agricultural land in order to clear land for the next crop. Burning of crop residue is done in this manner not only because it is efficient, convenient […]
Biodynamic Farming Benefits and Importance for Environment
What is Biodynamic Farming? Biodynamic farming is an ethical approach to agriculture that has combined both science and spiritual values. First introduced and developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1924; it is the type of farming behind which lies the obscure philosophy of treating the entire farm as a living organism and it integrates all plants, […]
What Is Agritech? – Importance and Methods of Agrotech
INTRODUCTION: Agriculture technology, abbreviated as Agritech or Agrotech refers to the use of technology in agriculture to improve the productivity, yield and quality. The Agriculture sector has been improved due the advancement of technology; if we look at the history of Agriculture, the quality, yield and productivity was not that much as it is currently. […]
Reasons Why Netherlands is World’s 2nd Largest Food Exporter
INTRODUCTION Netherlands has became the 2nd largest food producer on Earth with respect to sustainable agriculture. The industry of Netherlands is mainly centered on the production of the food, petroleum and chemical, electrical machinery. Netherlands has the 6th largest economy in the European Union mainly because of good industrial relations, continuously high trade surplus and […]
What Is Biochar? – Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
INTRODUCTION Climate change is severely affecting the conditions of soil all around the globe. The increasing rate of soil erosion due to extreme weather events is not appropriate for lands where crops are cultivated. The overall crop production is likely to be decreased by the climate crisis. Check out: Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages […]
Agroforestry – Importance and Application in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an agrarian country, where the demand for food is increasing because of the growing population. Agroforestry is an agriculture practice that has various ecological, social, and economical advantages. You may like to read Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages. AGROFORESTRY This term is defined as a unit of land use management systems […]
Types Of Soils In Pakistan And Their Location And Properties
INTRODUCTION Soil: It is defined as an upper layer of the earth covered with material comprising of water, gas, microorganisms minerals, and organic matter. Living organisms living in soil are termed soil biota. Soil Classification: Soil is a dynamic ecosystem that keeps on changing with time. Climate change shows its effect on the soil. Check […]
Soil Erosion and Degradation – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Soil Erosion: It is defined as the removal of topsoil cover that has organic matter or nutrients essential for plant growth. Soil erosion leads to soil degradation. Water and Wind are two key sources of soil erosion. Soil Degradation: It is defined as less fertile land that has been subjected to poor handling, or […]
What is Agroecology? Importance and Impact on Environment
INTRODUCTION Agroecology is a term that can be evaluated in three different ways. It could be a scientific discipline, an agricultural practice, or a movement. Also check out: Hydroponics – The Future of Agriculture? AGROECOLOGY This term is defined as an applied science that focuses on ecological procedures related to methods of agriculture production. It […]
10 Favourite Food Items At Risk of Extinction In Near Future
In this article we are discussing very important things, spare some time reading this. We all are aware of the fact that we as humans have ruined the climate of the Earth. Well, out of all planets, the Earth is a livable place even other planets are getting under the human approach still that doesn’t […]