Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
5. what do you understand by vertical farming? Discuss its possible prospects in our country. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article talks about Vertical farming.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the concept of vertical farming, its prospects in the country.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what Vertical farming is.
Body:
In vertical farming, crops are grown indoors, under artificial conditions of light and temperature.
Crops are grown indoors, under artificial conditions of light and temperature. It aims at higher productivity in smaller spaces. It uses soil-less methods such as hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics.
Vertical farming uses significantly less water and pesticides than traditional agricultural methods. Being indoors, the crops aren’t subject to seasons and hence give high productivity year-round. Lettuces, tomatoes and green crops can be produced through this practice.
Discuss the prospects of it in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance.
