Crop Production and Management Class 8 PPT

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CROP PRODUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT
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CROP PRODUCTION
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A crop is a group of plants of the same kind grown for
food on a large cultivable land. Examples include
wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc.
What is Crop?
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CROP PRODUCTION
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A crop is a group of plants of the same kind grown for
food on a large cultivable land. Examples include
wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc.
What is Crop?
People initially consumed raw
fruits and hunted animals for
food.
Agriculture emerged when land
was cultivated to grow crops like
rice and wheat.
Evolution of Agriculture
Crops Grown in a Field
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CROP PRODUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT
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A crop is a group of plants of the same kind grown for
food on a large cultivable land. Examples include
wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc.
What is Crop?
People initially consumed raw
fruits and hunted animals for
food.
Agriculture emerged when land
was cultivated to grow crops like
rice and wheat.
Evolution of Agriculture
Crops Grown in a Field
Crops can be classified based on the season they grow in. India's diverse
climate allows for the cultivation of various crops. Despite this diversity, two
broad cropping patterns can be identified:
Classification of Crops
Rabi crops are grown
in the winter season,
typically from October
to March.
Examples include
wheat, gram, pea,
mustard, and linseed.
2.Rabi Crops:
Kharif crops are planted
during the rainy season,
generally from June to
September.
Examples include
paddy, maize, soybean,
groundnut, cotton, etc.
1.Kharif Crops:
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CROP PRODUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT
C l a s s - 8
A crop is a group of plants of the same kind grown for
food on a large cultivable land. Examples include
wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc.
What is Crop?
People initially consumed raw
fruits and hunted animals for
food.
Agriculture emerged when land
was cultivated to grow crops like
rice and wheat.
Evolution of Agriculture
Crops Grown in a Field
Crops can be classified based on the season they grow in. India's diverse
climate allows for the cultivation of various crops. Despite this diversity, two
broad cropping patterns can be identified:
Classification of Crops
Rabi crops are grown
in the winter season,
typically from October
to March.
Examples include
wheat, gram, pea,
mustard, and linseed.
2.Rabi Crops:
Kharif crops are planted
during the rainy season,
generally from June to
September.
Examples include
paddy, maize, soybean,
groundnut, cotton, etc.
1.Kharif Crops:
Agricultural practices refer to the activities undertaken by
farmers for crop cultivation. These practices are crucial for
successful crop production.
Agricultural Practices