Contest Alert | Crop Selection and Cultivation

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Greeting to my all friends of steemit.How are u all my friends i hope everyone would be fine and enjoying their life.I am also fine by the grace of Almighty Allah.Today the contest is very important because this is about the agriculture.The topic of the contest is Crop Selection and Cultivationand the contest was organized by Steem-Agro.

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What factors should be considered when selecting a crop to cultivate ?

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Crop :

1. Soil Type:
   Different crops are need in different types of soil. For example a rice grows well in clay soil while wheat is needs sandy loam soil.
2. Climate:
   The weather conditions is like a temperature or rainfall and sunlight must be suit the crop.
3. Market Demand:
   Grow crops that are in the demand to earn more good profits.

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1. Water Availability:
   Some crops are need more water like sugarcane while the others like millet need less.
2. Cost and Resources:
   Consider the cost of a seeds or fertilizers and a labor.
3. Pest Resistance:
   Choose a crops that can be resist in common pests in your area.

What are some traditional and modern methods used to enhance crop yield ?

To enhance a crop yield both the traditional and modern methods are used. Traditional methods are include crop rotation which can improves the soil health by planting different crops in the same field. Organic fertilizers such as the manure and compost are also used to be enrich the soil naturally. Additionally the traditional irrigation systems help to ensure the crops to get the adequate water. Modern methods are involve the use of chemical fertilizers which can provide a quick nutrients to plants and hybrid seeds which is produce the higher quality and more will abundant crops.

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Mechanization like the tractors and harvesters are saves the time and to increases efficiency. Farmers also use pesticides to protect the crops from a pests and diseases. Furthermore modern technology such as the drones and sensors it helps the monitor crop to health and the soil conditions. Combining these methods to improves a farming productivity effectively.

Explain the difference between monoculture and polyculture farming

Monoculture farming:
It is when a farmer can grows only one type of crop in a field like wheat or a rice. It is easy to manage but can be harm the soil and to make the crops more vulnerable to pests and the diseases.

Polyculture farming:
when a multiple crops are grown together in a same area like corn or beans and squash. This method can improves the soil health to reduces the pests naturally and also increases biodiversity.

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