2019-03-21 13:08
Introduction
This article discusses the climate classification with respect to agriculture sector. Mainly 4 classes exists on this basis. These are as follows:-
Tropical Climate
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2019-03-21 08:13
Introduction
An Introduction to Agroforestry
This article deals with giving an introduction to agroforestry along with its benefits. For ease of understanding, the benefits of agroforestry… Read More
2019-03-20 14:15
Introduction
Introduction of farm machinery in farming has created wonders to cater the needs of exploding population of the world. The crop production has now become much more efficient and… Read More
2019-03-20 13:48
Introduction
Ecology is a common word that we come across in daily life in reference to many aspects generally but specifically from environment perspective. In general, it is a word that r… Read More
2019-03-20 12:23
Introduction
About 25% of world’s population is suffering from anemia: a complication caused by iron deficiency and expressed in terms of loss of work efficiency. Thanks to the loving… Read More
2019-03-09 18:41
What can you do with Agricultural Business Management Degree?
by Sharjeel Ahmad and Muhammad Abdul Rahman
The post What can you do with Agricultural Business Management Degree? appeared fir… Read More
2019-01-21 19:24
Introduction to Natural Soil Profile
Natural soil profile means the layers of soil that have been made or accumulated naturally and without any intervention of human being. To make it cleare… Read More
2018-09-21 05:25
Introduction
Organic matter deficiency is a problem that is faced by almost entire cultivated lands of Pakistan. Intensive and multiple cropping have rendered the agricultural lands with few… Read More
2018-09-20 16:49
Introduction
The second approach in maintaining soil moisture in arid lands is by reducing soil evaporation by applying certain methods. This is important because after securing or preservin… Read More
2018-09-20 16:49
Preserving Water at the Root Zone
The soil present at the root zone of the plants actually acts as the water storage reservoir. This moisture carrying soil is very for a plant life. To… Read More
2018-09-20 16:49
Introduction
In arid lands of Pakistan and India, water is the chief limiting factor in optimum crop production. On the other hand, unfortunately, it is also the most wasted factor of produ… Read More
2018-05-30 23:25
Introduction
Without designing proper objectives on paper, success rate of any educational program is minute. In the case of adult education in agriculture, the responsibly of extension offi… Read More
2018-05-29 00:27
Introduction
Adult education is one of the key components in agriculture extension service programs, designed for any farming community globally. This is because of the low literacy rate tha… Read More
2018-05-27 15:06
Introduction
As discussed in previous article titled Integrated Farming System that it is a system of farming, in which various types of agriculture production activities or enterprises are… Read More
2018-05-27 14:44
Introduction
Adult education in agriculture has a close link. How? As we know, agriculture plays pivotal role in the economic as well as social development of the economy of any nation. In t… Read More
2018-03-21 17:55
Introduction
Plant Pathology, as name portrays that it deals with the study of plant diseases including crops, vegetable, fruits, ornamental etc. Before going deep to discuss the underpinni… Read More
2018-03-20 13:17
Introduction
Square Foot Gardening is an innovative and advance technique of planning small but intensively planted gardens at home. Mel Bartholomew is considered as the pioneer to coin the… Read More
2018-03-18 14:28
Introduction
Being an Agricultural Economist, I am in a better position to describe what agricultural economics is and also the scope and career opportunities that are open for the fresh gr… Read More
2018-03-12 17:01
Introduction
What is a watershed? This is an important question to be addressed before going into its management. Watershed is an area of land that drains or whose runoff drains into a commo… Read More
2018-03-11 17:42
Introduction
A universal soil loss equation has been developed by the soil scientists to estimate the soil loss from any area around the globe. The equation uses the values of parameters of… Read More
2018-03-10 10:43
Introduction
Soil is a natural resource. It exists on the earth surface even before the existence of mankind on earth. So to study soil from various dynamics and its relation with other ent… Read More
2018-03-08 19:01
Introduction
To many new agriculture entrants and knowledge seekers, it is new for them to know that soil is actually formed. So this article will focus on answering the question that how so… Read More
2018-03-07 19:08
Introduction
Genetically modified crops in agriculture, also referred to as genetically modified foods, are those crops that are tested and modified in laboratory according to the desired tr… Read More
2018-03-06 18:56
Introduction
With the introduction of the concept of organic farming and its wider demand and acceptability, there are new horizons opening in the agriculture field that are more human and e… Read More
2018-03-05 19:09
Introduction
There is a confusion exists between insects and pests. Some people consider these both as same because of many similarities. However, in realty, there exists a clear demarcation… Read More
2018-03-04 19:01
Introduction
Agriculture crop classification on life cycle basis is another method of classifying crops in agriculture. in this kind of classification, the crops are classified on the basis… Read More
2018-03-04 12:38
Introduction
The word Entomology is derived from a Greek word “entomone” and “logia”. If we look at the meaning of these two words, “entomone” means inse… Read More
2018-03-02 19:06
Introduction
Pest management has always taken important position while planning and organizing farm management. Climate change has introduced many new kinds of pest that didn’t exist b… Read More
2018-03-01 19:27
Introduction
Weeds are always a piece of headache for the farming community all over the world. This plant not only competes for the nutrients in the soil with the main crops in the field bu… Read More
2018-02-28 21:13
Introduction
In agriculture, crop rotation refers to growing of crops that are different from each other in successions on farm field in a specific period of time. In other words, it is gro… Read More
2018-02-27 18:23
Introduction
In agriculture field, specifically in agronomy, there are various crops that are grown with a special purpose under certain circumstances. As these crops have to serve a special… Read More
2018-02-10 16:53
Introduction
An outline about tillage is given in Introduction to Soil Tillage and further, Objectives of Tillage were presented in previous article. This article deals with the two categori… Read More
2018-02-07 18:45
Introduction
Tillage is the mechanical manipulation of soil to prepare it for crop cultivation by creating a favorable enabling environment for proper plant growth. It is carried our both b… Read More
2018-02-06 18:19
Introduction
Field operations are carried out to increase the productivity of soul. Soil tillage is one of those operations. It is one of the most researched topics in agriculture sciences d… Read More
2017-10-31 18:52
Introduction
Globally, the resources of water are depleting and the rate of recharge of these resources is slow enough that situation of water shortage has been raised in many parts of the g… Read More
2017-10-30 18:57
Introduction
Greenhouses in home garden have dual purposes. On one hand, they increase the aesthetic sense while on other hand; they provide you with a chance to have fresh and off-season o… Read More
2017-10-29 18:57
Introduction
For those having interest in urban gardening and love for having fresh fruits and vegetable in every meal, should try new and innovative container gardening ideas at home garden… Read More
2017-10-28 04:58
Introduction
Agriculture extension officer has a pivotal role in agriculture sector of any country. However, in case of developing countries, the role of agriculture extension office increa… Read More
2017-10-26 18:50
Introduction
Growing herbs is my hobby. There is always dedicated space available in my home garden for growing herbs. In addition to this, there are several herbs that I grow in Mason jar… Read More
2017-10-25 18:25
Introduction
Growing your own food and especially fruits at home is an adventurous and marvelous activity. It is such kind of activity in garden and home that strengthens the family bond. I… Read More
2017-10-24 18:22
Introduction
As summer takes its final breaths, it’s time to pull ourselves together to prepare for a winter vegetable garden. With the arrival of cool morning breeze, this change in t… Read More
2017-10-23 18:47
Introduction
Drying the herbs at home to use them as spices in food dishes is an old tradition. However, in the today’s fast pace life, many consider it a hard and time consuming effo… Read More
2017-10-21 17:53
Introduction
Vegetable gardening is simple and easy, and can yield successful crops year round. However, vegetable gardening can become quite complicated, especially for beginners, if the re… Read More
2017-10-15 16:30
Introduction
Principles in any field of knowledge provide the foundation stone of laws and manners of carrying out research and development activities in a systematic way to achieve the desi… Read More
2017-10-14 08:59
Introduction
The most important thing I have learnt from my 10 years gardening experience so far is the controlling of weeds and bugs in the garden whether it is vegetable garden or floweri… Read More
2017-10-09 18:53
Introduction
Agriculture sector is the backbone of economy for many nations especially in the third world. In addition to this, the sector is also the sole responsible for ensuring food secu… Read More
2017-10-08 18:55
Introduction
For all those cherry lovers out there, growing cherries from seed or to be more exact growing cherries from pits seems surreal and fascinating at the same time, when you can en… Read More
2017-10-07 18:57
Introduction
In part 1 of Horticultural Classification of Vegetables in Agriculture, it was presented that, vegetables are classified into 4 groups. This classification is based on a set cri… Read More
2017-10-05 18:06
Introduction
In agriculture sciences, there exists a proper system of classification for vegetables. The reason is to understand, study and deal with each vegetable according to its peculia… Read More
2017-10-02 17:16
Introduction
Technically, worm farming is called as vermiculture or vermicomposting. It is a tremendous way to minimize food waste generated in your kitchen. This kitchen waste, which is or… Read More
2017-10-01 18:39
Introduction
Like agronomic classification, crops are further classified into two categories based on season and special purpose for which they are grown. This kind of classification allows… Read More
2017-09-30 16:58
Introduction
There are hundreds of crops grown in agriculture sector. These crops are grouped together or more precisely classified into various categories based on agronomic classification… Read More
2017-09-26 17:03
Introduction
Water is a jewel for arid agriculture farmers. Rainfall being the chief source of water for cropping purposes in these areas is precious. Arid areas are characterized by very lo… Read More
2017-09-25 15:08
Introduction
Soil pollution is a condition in which soil become rich in pollutants, contaminants and toxic materials and it poses threat to human life, agriculture, animals and other macro a… Read More
2017-09-24 14:29
Introduction
In Arid Agriculture or dryland farming systems, selection of proper crop is critical to generate healthy revenue. For selection of appropriate crop for your farm, there are nume… Read More
2017-09-23 16:55
Introduction
Sorry for a long gap. I was busy in cleaning up my vegetable garden and preparing it for winters. My preference for winter is to cultivate underground veggies like Turnip, Radis… Read More
2017-09-20 16:18
Introduction
Food technology, yes the most favorite branch of female under-graduates to join. May be the trend differs in your country, but here in Pakistan, females of my batch and now my… Read More
2017-09-19 17:59
Introduction
With the implementation of Morrill Land-Grants Act in 1862 during the presidential tenure of Abraham Lincoln, Land Grant Colleges and universities of agriculture were start est… Read More
2017-09-18 15:57
Introduction
Water is the basic need of life and one of the core elements of sustainability of living beings on planet earth. We have learnt since our childhood that 70 percent of earth surf… Read More
2017-09-16 15:05
Introduction
Today, I am going to share my experience of growing lettuce in the container of a vegetable garden. Lettuce is a kind of vegetable that can be grown all-round the year in any c… Read More
2017-09-14 18:27
Introduction
Vegetable growing in your kitchen garden is fun. Best time is when you harvest your crop. You feel satisfy and providing healthy and nutritious meals to your family at the dini… Read More
2017-09-12 18:17
Introduction
I hope my readers and their families are all fine who faced the storm Irma few days back in South and North America. These storms are inevitable in the current global climate ch… Read More
2017-09-10 17:48
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Rahman, M. A. (2017, September 10). Introduction and Career in Soil Science [Blog Post]. Retrieved from http://aridagriculture.com/2017/09/10/introduct… Read More
2017-09-09 18:39
Cite this article in APA Style as;
Rahman, M. A. (2017, September 09). Various Types of Soil Water [Blog Post]. Retrieved from http://aridagriculture.com/2017/09/09/various-types-of-soi… Read More
2017-09-08 15:14
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Rahman, M. A. (2017, September 08). How to Grow Tomatoes in Container of Your Kitchen Garden? [Blog Post]. Retrieved from http://aridagriculture.com/20… Read More
2017-09-05 18:11
In many countries of the world especially that are in Northern Hemisphere, the autumn season hits the ground as you turned your calendar to September 1st. The countries like United States, U… Read More
2017-09-03 12:53
Introduction
Like your own health, the soil in your kitchen garden should also be healthy to perform gardening functions optimally. A continuous supply of nutrients is necessary so that veg… Read More
2017-09-01 18:12
The biggest concern of my blog readers and followers are the pests that attack and harm their beloved veggies, fruits and plants grown in kitchen garden, backyards, terrace gardens and in p… Read More
2017-08-28 18:56
Today i am going to write on a non-traditional vegetable that very few of us grow in kitchen garden. The modern techniques now available in urban gardening have provided freedom to grow such… Read More
2017-08-26 17:46
Introduction to Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera? Ahhh Yes. I was thinking to write about this plant for so long and after many requests on my Facebook page (Arid Agriculture and Kitchen Gardening)… Read More
2017-08-23 10:48
As the world is witnessing increased urbanization, urban gardening is also getting common, new issues are arising daily related to kitchen or urban gardening, and people want solutions. This… Read More
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