BIOLOGY CLASSES: MODERN FARMING TECHNIQUES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To understand about the modern farming techniques.
To create awareness about agricultural innovations.
To create knowledge of sustainable practices.
To develop appreciation for agriculture.

POLYHOUSE FARMING

Polyhouse farming in India is the process of raising various types of greenhouse. In a controlled environment in order to produce healthy and high-quality food. House farming began with the use of greenhouses.
But with the advancement of technology. It has shifted into something that could not be grown inside these greenhouses.
Despite the change, Polyhouse farming remains one of the most innovative ways to produce healthy food. On an industrial scale, making it one of the leading methods used by large scale farms around the world.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to start your own business. You should consider the Polyhouse farming industry as it has many potentials. Making it one of the most profitable businesses today.

In polyhouse farming crop field is completely or partially covered by polyethene sheets.
Temperature and moisture are constantly regulated, so that growth of plants become rapid.
Nutrients dissolved in water are supplied through drip irrigation.

PRECISION FARMING

Precision Farming is a modern approach to farming that uses advanced sensors and analysis tools to boost crop yields and make better decisions. It's a global practice aimed at increasing production, saving time and effort in farming, and managing fertilizers and irrigation more efficiently.
Precision farming combines remote sensing and data collection with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to enable farmers to adjust crop management to in-field variability. Farmers can control heir crops with precision without compromising crop yields.
When the nature of the soil, quantity of elements in the soil, pH value of the soil, presence of water etc., in the crop field are tested using modern technology and appropriate crops are selected for cultivation such method of farming is called precision farming.
In this method soil is covered using polyethene sheet in order to control weeds and limit irrigation.

AEROPONICS

Aeroponic farming is a technique that uses air or mist to grow plants without the use of soil. In this method, the roots of the plants are suspended in air, and nutrient solution is directly sprayed to their roots. The primary advantage of aeroponics is the efficient use of water and nutrients, as the closed-loop system recirculates these resources, reducing waste.
The absence of soil eliminates soil-borne diseases and pests, which reduces the yield drastically in traditional farming methods. Additionally, because the plants are not competing for nutrients in the soil, they can be planted more densely, leading to higher yields per square foot.

HYDROPONICS

Hydroponics, the cultivation of plants in nutrient-enriched water, with or without the mechanical support of an inert medium such as sand, gravel, or perlite.
Hydroponics systems provide several benefits that contribute to efficient and sustainable plant cultivation. Firstly, they enable faster growth rates and higher yields due to precise control over nutrient levels and optimized growing conditions. This water-efficient method, recirculating nutrient solutions, minimizes water usage while promoting plant health.
Additionally, hydroponics eliminates the dependency on soil, reducing the risk of soil-borne diseases and pests, and allows for space-efficient, year-round cultivation. With the ability to control environmental factors, minimize resource usage, and produce consistent crop quality.