Question

Which of the following conditions will give the most benefits? Why? 

(a) Farmers use high-quality seeds, do not adopt irrigation or use fertilizers. 

(b) Farmers use ordinary seeds, adopt irrigation and use fertilizer. 

(c) Farmers use quality seeds, adopt irrigation, use fertilizer and use crop protection measures.

Answer 1

Answer is (c) Farmers using good quality seeds, adopting irrigation, using fertilizers, and using crop protection measures will derive most benefits. 

(i) The use of good quality seeds increases the total crop production. If a farmer is using good quality seeds, then a majority of the seeds will germinate properly, and will grow into a healthy plant. 

(ii) Proper irrigation methods improve the water availability to crops. 

(iii) Fertilizers ensure healthy growth and development in plants by providing the essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.

(iv) Crop protection measures include various methods to control weeds, pests, and infectious agents. If all these necessary measures are taken by a farmer, then the overall production of crops will increase.