Intermediate

Agriculture

The Agriculture course for Class XI introduces students to fundamental agricultural practices, including crop production, soil management, plant protection, and agribusiness. It emphasizes sustainable farming techniques, modern agricultural technologies, and the role of agriculture in the economy. The course aims to develop essential skills for careers in farming, agronomy, and related fields.

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The Agriculture course for Class XI provides a comprehensive understanding of agricultural science, covering key aspects such as soil management, crop production, irrigation techniques, pest and disease control, and agribusiness. Students will explore modern farming methods, organic farming, and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance productivity while maintaining environmental balance.

The course also introduces advancements in agricultural technology, including precision farming, biotechnology, and mechanization. It highlights the significance of agriculture in food security, rural development, and the global economy. Students will gain practical knowledge through hands-on training in soil testing, crop management, and farm operations.

With a focus on both traditional and modern agricultural practices, this course prepares students for diverse career opportunities in farming, agronomy, agribusiness, research, and government sectors. It also encourages entrepreneurship in agriculture by exploring value-added products, supply chain management, and market linkages.

* Definition of agriculture and Branches of Agriculture

* Scope of agriculture in the national economy and employment

* Climate and Weather, Elements of Weather, Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Sunshine. Climate Change, Global warming

* Soil texture, Soil structure, Soil types, Soil distribution, Soil area, Soil erosion, Soil conservation

* Reclamation of problematic soils acidic and alkali

* Tillage definition and types Concept of conservation and tillage

* Agricultural economics, Cooperative system in Agriculture, Crop Insurance, Kissan Credit Cards, Marketing of Agricultural Products (supply chain, retailing, wholesale), haats.

* Package & practices like- Important varieties, Seed rate, Sowing time, Intercultural operations, Yield and marketing of Rice, Wheat, Maize, Mustard, Sunflower, Soybean, Groundnut, Black gram, Red gram, Pea, Jute, Sugarcane, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Finger millet.

* Introduction, distribution and economic, importance of fruit – Mango, Banana, Guava, Lime, Grape, Apple, Pomegranate.

* Introduction, distribution and economic importance of Vegetables – Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Spinach, Brinjal, Bottle gourd, Pumpkin, Cucumber.

* Types of seed-foundation and certified and methods of plant propagation layering and cutting, and Tissue culture. Important farm implements and their maintenance Seed

* Cell structure, Cell Division-Mitosis and Meiosis significance in plant growth and development

* Introduction to - DNA, RNA, and their differences

* Role of Genetics in Plant breeding, self and cross-pollinated crops, methods of breeding in field crops-introduction, selection, Hybridization, Mutation

* Genetics − Mendel's laws of Inheritance −Illustrative depiction of the experiments, their importance in plant breeding

* Importance of livestock in Agriculture, National Economy and Nutritional Security.

* Important animal based food products and their role in our diet

* Concept of Anand Pattern cooperative system of milk procurement and marketing

* Principles of feeding −Feeding practices, Important fodder crops, Silage and Hay preparation.

* Concept of grazing and stall feeding including poultry feeding

* Systems of milking by hand and by machine − Important considerations in both these methods

* Concept of − Clean milk production, Processing, Value added products from milk, Milk pasteurization, Packaging and milk marketing in India

* Production of – Mike and Egg

* Management of – Calves, Bullocks, pregnant and milch animals, chicks and layers

* Housing of Dairy animal and poultry

* Animal body structure and functions

* Utilization of animals in Bio-wastes and Biogas plant

* Important government schemes for livestock production in India, The important features and eligibility criteria.

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