Agriculture At A Glance By Rk Sharma Pdf [updated]

Agriculture at a Glance — concise guide (based on RK Sharma)

1. Agronomy

• Crop classification (Kharif, Rabi, Zaid).
• Irrigation management and water use efficiency.
• Weed management (important herbicides and their trade names).
• Cropping systems (Intercropping, Mixed cropping, Relay cropping).
• Dryland agriculture and watershed management.

Where to Find the Authentic Book?

• Buy New: Amazon, Flipkart, or local agriculture bookstores (look for the latest edition – currently 5th or 6th).
• Library Access: Many state agriculture university libraries have multiple copies.
• Older Editions: If budget is tight, a 2-3 year old edition still covers ~85% of static concepts.

Step 4: Table Mastery

The book is full of comparative tables. Memorize these tables by redrawing them.

• Example: Table on "Nitrification inhibitors" or "Herbicide groups."