Tractors

  The practice of cultivating several crops next to each other on the same farm is known as intercropping. Intercropping aims to boost land productivity. Now, let's check the types of intercropping systems in India . It is done in India's semi-arid states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, etc.  Benefits of Intercropping System -  1) Improvements in soil health 2) Weed management 3) Protects crop from unconditional  weather 4) Disease Control  Types of Intercropping Systems in India -  Mixed Intercropping - Growing two or more crops on the same land at the same time is known. In this type of intercropping, seeds are not planted in the same pattern. Row Intercropping - In this type of intercropping, 2 or more seeds are planted in the same row in a distinct pattern. As the name suggests, it is quite the opposite of mixed intercropping. Patch Intercropping - The practice of growing crops in patches on the same land is...

  India is the world's highest producer of cashews. Cashew was first introduced in Goa, India, and then spread to different parts of the country. Cashew cultivation employs millions of people. Cashew is a horticultural crop known for its excellent quality. It is grown in all types of soil, but red sandy loam is favourable for cashews. Now, let's check the process of cashew cultivation in India . Cashew cultivation requires proper planning, care, and management to grow. Cashew Cultivation India -  1) Land Preparation - First of all, you must prepare land for planting cashews. Remove bushes, weeds, and shrubs from selected areas. 2) Planting - You can plant cashews at the start of the rainy season. Cashew seeds are sown 6 cm directly into the soil. You need to water cashews regularly.  3) Cashew Saplings' Acquisition - You purchase a healthy cashew for growing to avoid insects, weeds and unwanted plants in the future. 4) Using Manure and Fertilizer in Cashew Farms - Prop...

  Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is to support farmers who suffer from crop loss and damage due to floods, cyclones, and other natural crises. It also provides insurance coverage to the farmers who suffer from the failure of crops due to pests & diseases. Now, let's discuss everything about the introduction of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in India in detail. This scheme provides stability in farmers' income, which enables them to continue farming. What are the goals of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana? 1) The aim of this yojana is to encourage farmers to use advanced technologies on the farms. 2) This yojana provides insurance coverage for the crops grown in the summer or winter season. 3) Both loanee and non-loanee farmers can take part in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. 4) It provides add-on coverage in special situations. 5) Types of risks such as crop damage, prevented sowing, natural calamities, and after-harvest loss can be bearable under this yojana...

  India is the largest manufacturer of tractors in the world. Tractors are used for farming. Farmers use tractors and implements to perform activities like  ploughing, tilling, sowing, and harrowing. Tractors help to perform farming operations more easily. The tractor industry has been expanding annually since 1961. Now let's check the history of tractors in India ? Food security has increased, and food prices have decreased as a result of agricultural innovation and technology.  Tractors' History in India  The first tractor was imported by the British government in 1914 in India. The purpose of these tractors is to clear the clear bushes and shrubs and prepare the land for agricultural purposes.In 1930, India started producing tractor engines and spare parts. The Situation of Tractor Development in India In 1951, the tractor industry was known as the "core sector". Now lets check the tractor at different stages -  Tractor Industry: 1961-70   - In India, tr...

  The engine is the essential part of the tractor that provides power to the tractor to perform tasks in the field. The tractor engine generates power. With the help of transmission parts, power is transmitted to the wheels and PTO. Diesel engines produce high torque, which is needed by tractors to work on fields.  Now let's discuss how tractor engines work ? What are the Different Parts of a Tractor Engine? Cylinder -  Materials like cast iron are used to make cylinders. It is a chamber where power is produced by burning fuel.  Piston - Its task is to transfer force from gas in the cylinder to the crankshaft with the help of the piston pin. Camshaft - Its task is to handle the opening and closing of the engine's valves. How Does a Tractor's Engine Work? Firstly, through the power transmission components, the power of the engine is transmitted to the wheels. Now the energy is obtained by compressing and igniting the fuel-air mixture. Now the energy is converted to th...

  India is the highest milk consumption and production in the country. Milk has high nutrients, which is very good for health. It can be used to make a variety of food items. Milk production in India is also a source of employment for many people.  India's Milk Production History Earlier, in the 1950s and 1960s, India had a shortage of milk. The country's yearly milk production was less than 21 million tonnes by 1970. It was a hard time for the Indian dairy business to survive. Later, the National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965. It suggests the Operation Flood program in order to create the Anand Pattern for dairy cooperatives across the world.  White Revolution  To support Anand Pattern cooperatives, the White Revolution was implemented in the 1970s. Amul was established in 1946; his success simulated the White Revolution. Dr. Verghese Kurien organized Anand-pattern cooperatives, in which milk is collected from milk sheds and distributed to differe...