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Many things fall into sight during my morning walk through the fields.
Following the advice of the Agricultural Officer, the soil was tested
and lime was added became useful. Fruit borers have started
attacking the vegetables here and there. It is time for the application
of tobacco decoctions. The best pods from pea plants should be
collected for seed. A lot of night soil (kuruppa) can be seen.
Earthworms must have multiplied. The arecanut saplings have worn
out being exposed to sunlight. It is necessary to provide them shade
or whitewash their trunks. On the advice of a friend, I also tried land
paddy cultivation. There was no need to use chemical fertilizers or
chemical pesticides. Since it was an indigenous variety of rice. How
nice it is to see the plants raising heads high in the lush green! Such
a diet that includes rice and vegetables is not only profitable but
also one provides taste, health and satisfaction. How can this be
rated? The result of hard work! Something to be experienced. How
nice that I could spare some time for farming!
Did you read the diary note? Is the concept ‘agriculture for all in society’
possible? Note down your opinion.

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Do you think that the agricultural practices of the farmer is scientific?
What is the scientific method? Read the following note.

The scientific method includes identifying the problem,
collecting information through observation, experimentation
etc., analysis of collected information, formulation of proper
inference and improvement of the inference through continuous
enquiry. Scientists follow this method. Science is a means to
solve problems by applying acquired knowledge as well as to
create a better future.

Does the diary note of the farmer contain the elements of the scientific
method like identifying the problem, observation, experimentation,
collection of information etc.? Examine.

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