What is a shade house?A shade house refers to a structure that is enclosed by agricultural nets and other materials that will allow sunlight, air and moisture to pass through the gaps in the surface of the material. It helps in developing a natural micro environment which is conducive for the plants to grow in. […]
What is a rainout shelters?A rainout shelters refers to a structure that is designed to ensure that a certain area of land does not receive any precipitations through rain so that experimentally controlled drought stress can be induced in the protected area. This is done to understand the drought tolerance in plants. These shelters incorporate […]
What is automation of irrigation system?Automating an irrigation system refers to a process where a device is used to operate an irrigation structure so that the change in the flow, quantity, speed and force of water can be controlled even if the irrigator is not physically present at that particular point. Automation can be of […]
What is drip irrigation?Drip irrigation refers to a system where water flows through a filter into drip pipes of various sizes with emitters located at different spacings. Water is evenly distributed through these emitters directly to the roots of the plants through a slow-release device. This system majorly helps in water conservation by reducing evaporation […]
Hydroponics is a relatively new technology that has been rapidly evolving since its introduction about 60+ years ago it was initially originated for academic research and to gain an understanding of the actual essentials of plant growth but has now evolved into a full-fledged industry that helps in the sustenance of the environment while provide […]
Indian farmers are strong believers in the traditional farming methods using good soil, water and abundant sunlight. The faming trends are changing across the world and India is bound to follow these trends.Scientifically speaking, plants need water, nutrients and sunlight to grow and complete the process of photosynthesis. Hence, technically the traditional farming methods might […]
There are various advantages to hydroponics that can help solve problems without the use of excessive water or space and can produce fruits and vegetables of higher nutrient content and lesser growth periods than traditional farming. It is a highly evolving mode of farming and is set to become a primary mode of agriculture in […]
What Is hydroponic farming?Hydroponic refers to a type of agriculture that involves the growth of plants without soil by using minerals and nutrients required by the plants induced externally. Plants can be grown with their roots submerged in the nutrient liquid and soil is substituted with water. What do you need for hydroponic farming? Fresh […]
What is a greenhouse insect screen?A greenhouse insect screen is used to control the movement of insects inside the greenhouse. It is also known as an anti-fly netting system. The netting systems come in various sizes based on the size of insect that needs to be controlled. This helps the plants inside the greenhouse grow […]