Animal Science Introduction Animal Science is the science and business of raising domestic livestock species such as beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine, among others. Importance of Animal Science Humans rely on animals for food, fiber, labor and companionship. So it makes sense that we need animal scientists to keep these animals …
Animal farming is an art, and one should adopt proper procedures to produce the best results. This article highlights the essential procedures one can adopt for different animals. It will also highlight different strategies to be taken in different months. Dairy Farming October During this time, Deworm all types of animals. After calving, the animal …
Pea Improved Varieties Early maturing varieties: AP-3, Matar Ageta-7, Matar Ageta-6 and Arkel Main season varieties: Punjab-89 and Mithi Phali Sowing and Seed Rate: Sowing from mid-October to mid- November give the best crop in the plains and spacing should be 30×7.5 cm for early and 30×10 cm for main season varieties by inoculating with …
About Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a summer crop. Temperatures between 21 and 24°C produce the optimum fruit colour and quality. Tomatoes may be grown in a variety of soil types, ranging from sandy to heavy clay. However, well-drained, organic-rich sandy or red loam soils with a pH range of 6.0-7.0 are considered excellent. Because of its …
About Potato: Potato is a versatile food that may be consumed as a staple, a side dish, a snack, or processed into a variety of forms, and in any of these roles, it improves the nutritional content of people’s diets. The crop is grown when the highest day temperature is less than 30°C and the …
About Onion: Onion is one of the most extensively produced vegetable species. It has a variety of non-culinary use, including being used as a moth repellent due to its pungent juice, polishing glass and copperware, and spraying onion concentrated water on plants to boost insect resistance. After China, India is first in terms of area …
About Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a common vegetable that belongs to the Cruciferous family. It has anti-cancer properties. It improves cardiovascular health and lowers cholesterol levels. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Haryana, and Maharashtra are the states that produce the most cauliflower. It thrives in a variety of soil types, from sandy loam to …
About Cabbage: Cabbage is leafy green or purple plant grown as annual vegetable crop. These are rich source of vitamin A and C also it contains minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium and iron. Cabbage can be eaten as raw as well as in cook form. In India, cabbage is grown mainly in winter in …
About Brinjal: Brinjal is a resilient crop that may be grown on a variety of soils. The crop prefers a well-drained and healthy soil because it is a long-term crop with a large yield. Crops cultivated in sandy soils mature sooner, while those planted in clayey soils mature later. The ideal pH for crop cultivation …
About Vegetable Pea: The Leguminaceae family includes the Vegetable Pea. It is a cool-season crop that is grown all over the world. Dried peas are used as a pulse, whereas green pods are eaten as a vegetable. Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, and Bihar are among the states in India where …