WHAT IS
AGRICULTURE
AND WHY IS IT
IMPORTANT?
Answer:
Agriculture is the growing of crops
and rearing of animals. It is
important because it provides food,
raw materials, and jobs to many
people in our country.
WHAT ARE
FOOD
CROPS AND
CASH
CROPS?
Answer:
GIVE
Food crops are grown for eating,
like rice and wheat.
EXAMPLES.
Cash crops are grown for selling,
like cotton and sugarcane.
WHAT ARE THE
MAIN STEPS OF
FARMING?
Answer:
First, the soil is prepared. Then seeds are sown.
After that, irrigation and fertilizers are added.
Weeds are removed, and finally crops are
harvested.
WHAT IS
IRRIGATION?
NAME SOME
METHODS
Answer:
Irrigation is the supply of water to crops. It
helps plants grow well. Some methods are
wells, canals, and sprinklers.
WHAT
PROBLEMS DO
FARMERS
FACE AND
HOW CAN
Answer:
THEY
BE
Farmers face problems like lack of
SOLVED?
water, pests, and low prices. These can
be solved by good irrigation, quality
seeds, and fair prices.