Look at Fig. 12.21 to understand the different farming practices adopted by farmers or you may also visit a nearby farm with an elderly person to observe the same. List a few suggestions in your notebook to improve farming practices by adopting eco-friendly and sustainable techniques. You can also make posters or model and display while participating in school functions, science fairs or Krishi Mela. The school may also invite agricultural scientists, farmers, and experts to discuss the prevalent farming practices with the students.
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Key Points / Good Practices
- Study the farm picture or visit a farm with an elder.
- Note practices like composting, crop rotation and mixed cropping.
- Suggest using organic manure instead of synthetic chemicals.
- Recommend saving water and protecting natural predators.
- Make posters or models for science fairs or Krishi Mela.
- Invite farmers and agricultural scientists to share their knowledge.