Tillage is a fundamental agricultural practice involving the mechanical manipulation of soil to enhance its physical condition for crop cultivation. It plays a crucial role in preparing the soil for planting, managing weeds, improving soil structure, and promoting healthy plant growth. By creating an optimal environment for seed germination and root development, it is key … Read more
Farm tractors are crucial instruments in modern agriculture, utilised for a variety of tasks such as ploughing, tilling, planting, and transportation. Proper management and understanding of their systems is vital for increasing efficiency, lowering operational costs, and maintaining equipment longevity. Farm Tractors Types Control Systems on Farm Tractors Suitability and Tractor Selection for Nepalese Agriculture … Read more
An Internal Combustion Engine (IC Engine) is a machine in which fuel combustion takes place within the engine, producing heat that is transformed into mechanical power. IC engines are commonly utilised in automobiles, tractors, and motorbikes. They occur in a variety of forms and configurations, depending on their design and use. Engine Types Principles of … Read more
Farm Power is required for agricultural tasks such land preparation, irrigation, harvesting, and transportation. The following are the primary sources of power used in farms: 1. Human Power 2. Animal Power 3. Mechanical Power 4. Electrical Power 5. Wind Power 6. Micro-Hydro Power 7. Biogas 8. Solar Power Objectives, Scope, and Limitations of Farm Mechanization … Read more
5.1 Definition, Characteristics of Ideal Herbicides, Usefulness, and Limitations Definition: Herbicides are chemicals used to manage or eliminate undesirable plants, notably weeds. They are commonly employed in agriculture, landscaping, and land management to increase crop yields, reduce competition for nutrients, and keep areas uncluttered. Characteristics of Ideal Herbicides: An ideal herbicide should possess the following … Read more
4.1 Concept of Weed Control Prevention Prevention is the primary line of defence against weeds. The purpose is to prevent weeds from being introduced or spreading throughout a field. Weed-free seed use, machinery cleaning, and early infestation monitoring are all examples of prevention techniques. This method is critical to reducing the need for more intense … Read more
Definition of Weed: A weed is a plant that grows where it is not desirable. It compete with cultivated plants for water, nutrients, light, and space, which typically results in lower agricultural output. A plant can be regarded a weed in one situation but not in another. The definition of it is a greatly dependent … Read more
Women in Development (WID) Origin: The WID approach arose in the early 1970s in response to the recognition that women were mainly excluded from mainstream development plans and programmes. Influenced by feminist movements in the Global North, particularly following the release of Ester Boserup’s 1970 book “Women’s Role in Economic Development,” WID emphasised women’s roles … Read more
Gender needs refer to the specific requirements or interests of individuals based on their gender roles and social positioning. Gender Needs Gender needs are categorized into two types: Both types of needs must be addressed to create meaningful gender equity. Gender Roles Gender roles refer to the anticipated behaviours, jobs, and responsibilities allocated to people … Read more
Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and characteristics that a society believes are suitable for men, women, and other gender identities. Gender is a complicated interaction of society expectations, norms, and individual identity, whereas sex is biological (male, female, or intersex). Some key gender-related concepts include: Gender Segregation and Stratification Gender segregation … Read more