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The farmer is one who applies the scientific method. Isn’t it clear
now that a real farmer is, in fact, a scientist?
These scientists are the ones who sustain a society. People who
deserve recognition more than any others! While eating, do we
recollect that it is the result of the hard work of a farmer?

The number of people engaged in agriculture, either individually
or in groups, is increasing. The reason behind it is the awareness
of the need of fresh, pure food. Are there group activities such as
‘Sunday farming’, ‘Family farming’ etc., in your locality? What
are the advantages of this?
utilization of barren land
pesticide free food

exercise for the body
recreation

There are many people today who wish to set up their own
vegetable garden, after realizing the seriousness of health
problems caused by food items that contain pesticides. What are
the main obstacles in their way?
lack of space
availability of seed

ignorance of nurturing

Examine the pictures and the news
paper report collage. Analyse the
possibilities to overcome the above
said limitations.

Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8 Fig. 3.9
Terrace cultivation Grow bag cultivation Vertical farming
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