Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Farm
Science Centre
A Krishi
Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an agricultural extension center in India. Its name means "Farm science center". Usually linked to local agricultural universities, these centers serve as the main link between the Agricultural Research Council of India and farmers and aim to apply agricultural research in a practical
and localized environment. All KVKs are under the jurisdiction of one of the 11 Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARI) across India. As of...
ICAR 2021 Results: National Testing Agency Releases ICAR UG and PG Results This Week - Check inside
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research is the governing body for the coordination, guidance and management of agricultural research and education across the country under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare. The results of the ICAR 2021 UG, PG and PhD entrance exams are likely to be published at the end of this week. This exam will be held on 7,8 and 13 September 2021. However, the ICAR PG 2021 entrance exam will take place on 17 September 2021. Applicants can check the results on the official website....
Cabinet Approves Rs 28,655 Net Subsidy to P & K Fertilizers for Rabi Season for the Benefit of Farmers ; additional grant to DAP
The government announced on Tuesday a net subsidy of Rs 28,655 crore for phosphate and potash (P&K) fertilizers for October / March of this fiscal year to ensure that farmers get affordable nutrients during the rabbi planting season. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates (NBS) for Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizers for the period...
Vegetable prices in Delhi rise 25%, wholesalers blame rain and rising fuel prices
The state capital is experiencing a 25% increase in vegetable prices, infuriating wholesalers who claim that rain and a rise in fuel prices are the main reasons behind the price increase. Adil Khan, president of Azadpur Agricultural Market, said: “Generally, the prices of vegetables go up after the rainy season. But this time the situation is a little different. The way fuel prices are rising is causing problems Vegetables arriving in Delhi...
Agricultural Field Officer Memory Based Previous Year Question and Answer 2017
1.Hen required how much sq/ft as per NABARD norms? 1 sqft2.Shallow depth ? 5-10 Cm3.The method in which seed is sown and closed by soil in an regular process? Sowing behind plough4.Organic farming in India get how much amount of loan? 10000 per hac5.Wheat production in India? 96.64 Million tones6.What is maximum temperature for wheat crop? 25 °C7.Citrus cracking is due to ? Deficiency of Boron8.Defiency symptoms of which nutrient first appears on older or lower leaves? Nitrogen (N)9.Which one of the following is a variety of Onion ? Agri Found10.What...
Agricultural Field Officer Memory Based Previous Year Question and Answer 2020
1.What is the Botanical name of Pomegranate? Punica granatum2.In which state of India has highest forest area? Madhya Pradesh3.What is the average gestation period of Buffalo? 310± 5 days4.A female pig which does not give birth to individuals is called as ? Gilt5.Which is the propagation method used for the propagation of "Banana crop"? Sword suckers6.Mating in sheep is called ? Tupping7.What is isolation required for foundation seed production of okra? 400m8.Land holding of small scale farmers? 1-2 ha9.Vertisoil is highest found in...
Agricultural Field Officer Memory Based Previous Year Question and Answer 2021
1.Which crops botanical name is Oryza sativa? Rice2.What is the uniform premium rate for all rabi crops as per PMFBY ? 1.5%3.Pungency in Onion due to Which compound? Allyl propyl disulphide4.Blossom end rot is problem in _____ due to deficiency of ________? Tomato & Ca5. Effluent Treatment of Pond Required for ? Reduce the organic content and remove pathogens from pond6.As per the PFA, SNF in cow milk is ? 8.5%7. Piercing and sucking mouth parts found in which order ? Hemiptera8.The superiority of F1 hybrid in one or more characters...
Agricultural Field Officer Memory Based Previous Year Question and Answer 2016
1. Which state is first in production and area of Potato is ? Uttarakhand2.Which of the following variety of potato is cultivated mostly in Kharif Season ? Agri found dark red3.Hollow heart and black heart disease of potato is due to? Physiological disorder4.Milk Fever is also know as ? Parturient paresis5.Which is used to separate link from cotton seed ? Sulphuric acid 6.Central agricultural university located at ? Imphal7.Little leaf of mango is caused due to deficiency of ? Zinc8.Seed rate of fodder purpose Maize? 50kg/ha9. Early...
Agricultural Field Officer Memory Based Previous Year Question and Answer 2015
1.Power tiller is? Rotatory Implement2. Milk fever in cow due to ? Calcium Deficiency3.Somatic embryogenesis is ? Germ line cells developing into embryos4.Which breed of buffalo has maximum amount of fat in milk is ? Bhadawari5.Age at which white leghorn starts laying eggs? 5-6 months6.Soil with pH less than 3.5? Ultra acidic soil7.The storage oil of seeds are called as? Triacyl glycerol8.Depth of shallow tillage according to the CRIDA is? 5-6 cm9.Percentage of clay in sandy loam? 0-20%10.Soybean root (Which type) - Deeply rooted11.Water...
ICAR-CARI celebrates World Egg Day - 2021
World Egg Day -8th OctoberMarking the celebrations of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence, the ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh celebrated the “World Egg Day” on this Year’s theme - “Eggs for all: Nature’s perfect package” today.In his address, the Chief Guest, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General...
