1.Anthony Francis David;

2.Shersht Pratap Singh;

3.Arnold Anand

30/11/2015

What is the project about?

ANS. This project is about the steps

followed by the farmer to get the bestcrop. And also to know about typesof crops.

Why we choose the project

ANS. We choose this project in order to

know the efforts made by ‘kisan’ orfarmer who provide us food all theyear round.

Project Overview

o Farmers performs the following 8 major steps :

1. Crop selection

2. Land preparation

3. Seed selection

4. Seed Sowing

5. Irrigation

6. Crop growth

7. Fertilizing

8. Harvesting

FARMING STEPS

TIMELINE Crop Selection

Land Preparation

Seed Selection & Sowing

Irrigation & fertilizing

Harvesting

What Are The Sources Of Infromation For The Farmers?

Farmers rely on :1.AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT.2.FELLOW FARMERS.3.FIELD AGENTS OF SEED, PESTICIDE AND FERTILIZER COMPANIES.4.TV AND RADIO PROGRAMS.5.NEWSPAPERS.

Problems faced by the farmers :1. Farmer has to travel to offices of agricultural department for

information. This is a costly and time consuming activity. Availability

of government officials is unpredictable.

2.Radio or TV programs are broadcast at a predefined schedule which

may or may not be convenient for the farmer. Information should be

available to the farmer on demand and should be personalized to his

needs. Majority of farmers in villages either do not have access to

newspapers or lack of education makes their access limited.

3.Most of the information broadcast may not be specific to a farmer’s

needs.

4.Fellow farmers do not have the best or most up to date knowledge.

5.Field agents of pesticide or seed companies are unable to pay

frequent and timely visits to all farmers.

1.Rabi, Kharif and Zaid Crops in India Kharif crops.

2. The Kharif crop is the summer crop or monsoon crop in India.

Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in

July, during the south-west monsoon season. Major Kharif crops of

India include Millets (Bajra and Jowar), Paddy (Rice), Maize, Moong

(Pulses), Groundnut, Red Chillies, Cotton, Soyabean, Sugarcane,

Turmeric etc.

3. Rabi Crops The Rabi crop is the spring harvest or winter crop in

India . It is sown in October last and harvested in March April every

year. Major Rabi crops in India include Wheat, Barley, Mustard,

Sesame, Peas etc.

4. Zaid Crop This crop is grown in some parts of country during

March to June. Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon,

Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin,

ridged gourd etc.

Paddy

Bajra

Tumeric

Jowar

Soyabean

Maize

Ground nut

Wheat

Peas

SesameMustard

Barley

RABI CROPS

Comparative pricing of different crops. For some crops government releases prices of the crop at the time of seeding.

Market demand and sale potential of the crop.

Budget required for the cultivation of each crop.

Feasibility of the crop considering climate and quality of land.

Crop productivity compared with other alternatives

1. Crop or varietal adaptability. The crop(s) and the variety (ies) to be grown should be selected based on their adaptability to the prevailing conditions in the farm. A useful guide is to identify the crops growing in the farm and in the neighborhood. An interview of the neighboring farmers will also provide valuable information as to the probability of success, or failure, of growing certain preferred crops. Furthermore, it is an advantage to have access to lists of different crops under the various plant classification based on natural adaptation or habitat.

STEP 2:LAND

PREPARATION

Effects of any disease from the previous cultivation and

steps needed to minimize this impact.

Fertilizers needed to bring land to its normal fertility

depending upon the previous crops and fertilizer used.

Layout and design of the field with respect to crop for

efficient irrigation.

Latest techniques for leveling the fields and their cost.

Wheat seeds Paddy seeds

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