Agriculture

Agriculture:  Types of Farming – Primitive Subsistence, Intensive Subsistence, Commercial  Understand the value of resources and the need for their judicious utilization and conservation.  Understand the importance of forests and wild life.  Understand the ability and knowledge of how forest and wildlife conservation and management relate to the economy and environment, both currently and in the future.  Comprehend the importance of water as a resource as well as develop awareness towards its judicious use and conservation.  Explain the importance of agriculture in national economy. 17  Cropping Pattern – Major Crops, Food Crops other than Grains, Non Food Crops, Technological and Institutional Reforms  Food Security (excluding impact of globalization on agriculture)