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“ Methods for the disposal of organic wastes ?, - Composting, biogas production, production of fodder fish feed or poultry fodder., , Diversity in farming or culture:, Rasheed Odakkal, GVHSS Kondotty 9846626323, , a a, , Livestock management a |Milk, Meat Cow: Jersey, Holstein Friesian, Vechoor, (rearing of cattle) (Also for agricul- | Buffalo: Murrah, Niliravi, Bhadawari., tural purposes) Goat: Thalassery, Jamnapari, Boer ., , Egg, Meat Chicken : Athulya, Gramalekshmi,, White Leghorn, [Duck : Muscovy, Chara, Chemballi, Quill : Japanese, Bob white,, , Sericulture, (rearing of silkworms), , Pisciculture Edible fish : Pearl spot, Rohu, Catla ., (rearing of fish, prawn) gage Ornamental fish : Gold fish, Guppy., - Prawn: Naran, Kara., , Floriculture ‘ Jasmine, Marigold, Chrysanthemum,, (cultivation of flowering . Rose, Orchid, Anthurium, plants) 5, , Apiculture pala? Kolan, Mellifera, Njodiyan, (rearing of honey bees), , Grey giant, White giant (for meat), Ankora (for fur), , Button mushroom (Palkoon),, Oyster mushroom (Chippikoon), , Horticulture, (cultivation of fruits and, vegetables), , Basil, Aloe, Neem, Adathoda, Sida, (Kurunthotti), Vettivera (Ramacham),, Aegle marmelos (Koovalam), Plumbago, (Koduveli), , , , * Examples for indigenous varieties of plants and animals :, Indigenous varieities can survive the challenges of adverse climatic conditions,, Eg:- Mango : Muvandan , Kilichundan ., Plantain : Njalipoovan, Palayamkodan., Cow : Vechoor, Kasaragod Kullan ., Goat : Malabari, Attappadi black ., * Examples for a few techniques in farming (modern agricultural practices):, , a)- Polyhouse Farming :- The crop field is completely or partially covered by transparent polyethene, sheets. Since the temperature and moisture in the polyhouse is constantly regulated, growth of, plants becomes rapid. Nutrients are dissolved in water and are supplied on plants through drip, irrigation. Pest infestation will also be less ., , b)- Precision farming:- The nature of soil, quantity of elements in the soil, pH value of soil, presence of, water etc., are tested using modern technology, and appropriate crops are selected for cultivation., By covering the soil using polythene sheet, we can effectively control weeds and also limit, irrigation., , c)- Hydroponics:-Plants are grown in nutrient solution,, , d)- Aeroponics:- Plants are grown in such a way that their roots grow into air and nutrients are sprayed, directly, on roots,, , * Importance of Agricultural Societies or Organizations:, , - Helpful to farmers to market their products without the help of mediators and there by get maximum, , price to their products., , - The facility for storage of items is also ensured along with marketing facilities., , - They can sell such stored products when prices are high in the market and make profit., , - Loans at low interest rates are also made available to them., , - The online organizations of farmers help to identify customers for their quality organic products and, , ensure higher prices. Also possibilities to share their knowledge and experiences., * A real farmer should be, in fact, a scientist. Why ?, , The farmer is one who applies the scientific methods like observation, collecting information, analyse, , and formulate inferences and apply these in to the agri field, Such farmer is a scientist in reality., , * Advantage of 'Sunday farming’ or .Family farming! ?, , - utilization of barren land, , - get pesticide free and fresh food, , - exercise for the body, , = recreation also, , “ Ways to overcome the lack of space for cultivation and limitation in nurturing ?, , - Terrace cultivation, Grow bag cultivation, Vertical farming etc., , Rasheed Odakkal, GVHSS Kondotty 9846626323