{"id":5775,"date":"2025-11-15T21:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriglance.com\/2025\/11\/15\/ppt-on-introduction-to-agroecology-and-principles-of-sustainable-agriculture\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T21:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:18:54","slug":"ppt-on-introduction-to-agroecology-and-principles-of-sustainable-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agriglance.com\/?p=5775","title":{"rendered":"Ppt on Introduction To Agroecology And Principles Of Sustainable Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ss-description\">This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of <strong>agronomy<\/strong>, focusing on the definition, scope, and importance of the discipline in <strong>agriculture<\/strong>. It covers the objectives and branches of agronomy, highlighting its role in <strong>crop production<\/strong> and <strong>soil management<\/strong>. The content is essential for students preparing for competitive exams in agricultural sciences. Key academic terms include <strong>agronomy<\/strong>, <strong>crop production<\/strong>, <strong>soil management<\/strong>, <strong>farming systems<\/strong>, and <strong>agricultural practices<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ss-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ss-frame\">\n<div class=\"ss-slide-actions\"><button class=\"ss-btn ss-btn-max\">Maximize<\/button><button class=\"ss-btn ss-btn-dl\">Download PDF<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper slideshare-swiper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Introduction to Agronomy<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation.<\/li>\n<li>It integrates principles from biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science, and genetics.<\/li>\n<li>Agronomy focuses on improving crop yield and sustainable land use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Scope and Importance of Agronomy<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Encompasses crop production, soil management, and environmental conservation.<\/li>\n<li>Essential for food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>Addresses challenges like soil fertility, water management, and pest control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Objectives of Agronomy<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase crop productivity and quality.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize use of natural resources (soil, water, nutrients).<\/li>\n<li>Develop sustainable and profitable farming systems.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize environmental impact of agricultural practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Branches of Agronomy<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Crop Science: Study of crop growth, development, and management.<\/li>\n<li>Soil Science: Focus on soil properties, fertility, and conservation.<\/li>\n<li>Weed Science: Management of unwanted plants in crop fields.<\/li>\n<li>Agro-meteorology: Study of weather and climate impacts on crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Agronomic Practices<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Soil preparation: Ploughing, harrowing, and leveling.<\/li>\n<li>Sowing methods: Broadcasting, drilling, transplanting.<\/li>\n<li>Water management: Irrigation and drainage techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Fertilizer application: Organic and inorganic sources.<\/li>\n<li>Pest and weed management: Integrated approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Farming Systems in Agronomy<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Monocropping: Cultivation of a single crop species.<\/li>\n<li>Mixed cropping: Growing two or more crops simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Intercropping: Cultivation of different crops in proximity.<\/li>\n<li>Crop rotation: Sequential cultivation of different crops on the same land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='swiper-slide'>\n<div class='ss-topic'>Summary<\/div>\n<div class='ss-text'>\n<ul>\n<li>Agronomy is central to sustainable crop production and resource management.<\/li>\n<li>It integrates multiple scientific disciplines for efficient farming.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of agronomy is vital for agricultural professionals and students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ss-pagination\"><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='0'>1<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='1'>2<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='2'>3<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='3'>4<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='4'>5<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='5'>6<\/button><button class='ss-page-btn' data-slide='6'>7<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of agronomy, focusing on the definition, scope, and importance of the discipline in agriculture. 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