farming_operations - AnitaTaral/git101 GitHub Wiki

###The different farming operations are :-

  1. Tillage
  2. Soil Analysis
  3. Sowing
  4. Irrigation
  5. Fertiliser
  6. Pesticide
  7. Harvesting

####The mechanical manipulation of soil: Tillage

Tillage is mechanical manipulation of soil (For example:- ploughing, digging). It inverts and aerates the soil layer. So it helps for better germination and growth of crops. It is done before drilling or planting of crops.

####The testing of field soil to know soil properties: Soil Analysis

Soil analysis is testing of field soil to know soil properties. Soil analysis results helps to decide which crop gives better yield in field. It also helps for providing fertiliser product and their recommendation. It is done at an interval of six months or a year.

####Sowing of seeds in field: Sowing

Sowing is generally done by two methods.

  • Drilling
  • Planting

Drilling is the placing of seeds in soil and covering them again by soil.

When planting:-

  1. The seeds are germinated first in nursery.
  2. Seedlings are then transplant into the field.

Fertilisers may be applied at the time of sowing.

Sometimes water may be applied before sowing for the better germination of seeds.

####Artificial application of water to crop: Irrigation

Irrigation is the artificial process of applying water to crop which enhances crop growth and increases yield. Water is applied at an intervals according to crop water requirement and weather conditions.

####Process of applying chemicals to increase soil fertility: Fertiliser

Fertiliser application is process of applying chemicals to increase soil fertility. It provides nutrients to crop. It enhances the growth of crop and increases crop yield.

####Applied to protect crops from diseases: Pesticide

Pesticides are applied in the form of powder or spray to protect a plant from diseases.

####The process of collecting mature crop from field: Harvesting

Harvesting is the process of collecting the mature crop from the field.

Harvesting activities include:-

  • Cutting
  • Stacking
  • Handling
  • Threshing
  • Cleaning
  • Hauling

These can be done individually or a combine harvester can be used to perform the operations simultaneously.