Health is wealth for all living beings and livestock is not exception. All domestic animal farms must follow regular practices of cleaning, microbicide and sterilization for trim health of livestock. The part of regular management practices includes hygiene and biosecurity measures through cleaning and disinfection on farm, which is useful to avoid diseases and ill
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondThe mixture obtained by independently growing nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, and organic matter-decomposing bacteria in a laboratory and mixing them into a suitable carrier is called ‘Biofertilizer’ or ‘Bacterial Culture’. These fertilizers provide nitrogen to the crops, dissolve phosphorus in the soil, and decompose organic matter. 1. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria: A. Azotobacter: These bacteria reside in
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonMilking is most essential, regular and routine activity on dairy farms. Milking of animals encourages milk production, relieves udder pressure, increases animal comfort. Higher productive potential of dairy animals, increased through genetic improvement, was key factor to limit human capacities for hand making. Farm mechanisation practices proposed use of milking machines on modern dairy farms.
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondIn some parts of the state, even though the second week of July is coming to an end, a good amount of rainfall has not yet started. However, in some areas, the growth of crops sown during the initial rains gets stunted due to a subsequent dry spell (break in monsoon), or it leads to
This episode refers purebred animals recognised by India. Animal species carry different chromosome numbers and identity, but breeds same chromosome number but specific phynotypic and inherent productive capabilities. Breeds are more specific to region, environment, culture and preference for livelihood. Since domestication, animals have been reared for different utility purposes like food, transport, agriculture.
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondPearl Millet (Bajra): Hybrid Varieties: Phule Aadishakti, Phule Mahashakti, ABH 1200, ABH 1269 Improved Varieties: Dhanshakti Sorghum (Jowari): Hybrid Varieties: CS H 5, CSH 9, CSH 10, CSH 13, CSH 14, CSH 16, CSH 17, CSH 18, CSH 21, CSH 23, CSH 25, CSH 30, and CSH 35 Improved Varieties: C SV 13, CSV
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonIt is a matter of great pleasure that India ranks first in world’s milk production since last 30 years. However, it is necessary to note that every year fodder scarcity is recorded in the country. It is estimated that average shortfall of yearly 65% dry fodder and 45% of green fodder is limiting milk potential
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondDue to scanty rainfall in certain areas even by the last week of June this year as well (Maximum 55 millimeters and minimum 5 millimeters), Since the beginning of the rainy season, researchers from the agricultural university, and officers and staff of the agriculture department and even the government have consistently advised farmer brothers, Do
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonMonsoon cools the environment after stressful summer. Rains, winds, cool environment, high humidity and wet surfaces are evident in monsoon. The season is also recognised by maximum number of calvings in dairy animals. Preventive Water Proofing of roof is important for all animal shades. Leakages can be avoided with coal tar prepasted sheets, plastic
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondIt is necessary to cultivate Kharif crops in different types of soils according to their depth. The available moisture content in black soil is 150 millimeters. The amount of available moisture content in medium soil is 45 to 60 millimeters. Black soils or medium soils have a higher proportion of clay and a relatively higher
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