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Which of the following is NOT considered a modern farm implement?
Which of the following is NOT considered a modern farm implement?
- Trailer
- Rotavator
- Tractor
- Sickle (correct)
Chemical fertilizers have no role in technical reforms within agriculture.
Chemical fertilizers have no role in technical reforms within agriculture.
False (B)
What type of pumps have replaced traditional water-wheeling methods?
What type of pumps have replaced traditional water-wheeling methods?
Submersible pumps
Farmers are guided by the Kisan call centre at __________.
Farmers are guided by the Kisan call centre at __________.
Match the following farming resources with their types:
Match the following farming resources with their types:
What is the primary purpose of the farmer training centres established in Gujarat?
What is the primary purpose of the farmer training centres established in Gujarat?
The 'land to the tiller' law allows landlords to retain ownership of land.
The 'land to the tiller' law allows landlords to retain ownership of land.
Name one of the Agricultural Universities established in Gujarat.
Name one of the Agricultural Universities established in Gujarat.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) is active at the __________ level.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) is active at the __________ level.
Match the following institutions with their functions:
Match the following institutions with their functions:
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Study Notes
Technical Reforms in Agriculture
- Traditional farming tools included sickles, spades, hoes, and ploughs; now, modern implements like tractors, trailers, and rotavators are common.
- Utilization of advanced equipment such as threshers and harvesters has become vital in wheat harvesting.
- Adoption of chemical fertilizers, hybrid seeds, BT seeds, insecticides, drip irrigation systems, and greenhouses has increased significantly.
Changes in Inputs
- Transition from traditional water-wheeling methods to modern irrigation solutions such as submersible pumps, solar pumps, drip and sprinkler systems.
- Chemical fertilizers utilized include di-ammonia phosphate (D.A.P.), nitrogen, phosphorous, potash (N.P.K.), urea, and bio-fertilizers.
- Liquid bio-fertilizers and biotech seeds are also being employed for enhanced agricultural productivity.
Farmer Support and Guidance
- Farmers receive guidance through multiple channels, including radio, television, newspapers, and the DD Kisan channel.
- A toll-free number (1800 180 1551) serves as a Kisan call centre to assist farmers.
- Government web portals and mobile applications like 'agri market' provide updates and information on new agricultural practices.
- Local Gram Sevaks help disseminate agricultural research and techniques directly to farmers.
Agricultural Reforms in Gujarat
- Every district headquarter hosts a farmer training centre aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and skills.
- Agricultural fairs in Gujarat serve as platforms for providing recent information and guidance to farmers.
- Agricultural universities established in Dantiwada, Junagadh, Anand, and Navsari focus on research and training new agriculture experts.
- National-level support is offered through the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
Institutional Reforms in Agriculture
- Institutional reforms address land ownership, crop subsidies, and the sale of farm produce, aimed at improving farmers’ condition.
- The abolition of landlordism has been implemented to eliminate the exploitation of farmers.
- The "land to the tiller" law grants rights to land tillers, allowing them to become landowners under the Land Tenancy Act.
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