Crop Production and Management Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to crop production and management.

Soil Preparation

The first step in crop production.

Sowing

Planting seeds.

Adding Manure and Fertilizers

Adding substances to the soil for nutrients.

Irrigation

Supplying water to crops.

Removing Weeds

Removing unwanted plants from the field.

Protecting from Pests

Protecting crops from damage.

Harvesting

Gathering the mature crop.

Drying

Reducing moisture content to prevent spoilage.

Storage

Protecting harvested crops from pests and decomposition.

Tilling

Making the soil porous for air passage.

Uniform Irrigation

Even distribution of water in the soil.

Manure

Substances rich in organic matter added to the soil.

Fertilizers

Synthetically produced plant nutrients.

Organic Waste

Material consisting of decayed organic matter and used as a plant fertilizer.

Top Soil

Contains minerals, water, and nutrients for plants.

Plough

Tool used for loosening and turning soil.

Compost

Natural substance made from decomposed organic waste.

Green Manure

Crop grown to add nutrients to the soil.

Vermicompost

Type of manure using earthworms to decompose organic matter.

Rahat, Dhekli, Moat/Pulley System, Chain System

Traditional irrigation method.

Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation

Modern irrigation methods that conserve water.

Weeds

Unwanted plants in a field.

Herbicides/Weedicides

Chemicals used to kill weeds.

Insecticides

Chemicals used to kill insects.

Rodenticides

Chemicals used to kill rodents.

Fumigation

Providing smoke for preventing crops from reaching insects

Animal Husbandry

Rearing animals for food and other products.

Cattle Farming

Farming of cattle.

Poultry Farming

Farming of poultry.

Bee Keeping

Raising bees for honey.

Kharif Crops

Crops grown in the rainy season.

Rabi Crops

Crops grown in the winter season.

Manual Weeding

Removing weeds manually, as with a Khurfi.

Threshing

Separating seeds from chaff.