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There are many institutions which make available facilities for
agriculture. The government plans and implements many
projects to promote agriculture. Awards are instituted inorder
to encourage youngsters into agriculture and to recognize
outstanding skills. Collect more information on this.

This chapter deals with the possibilities to overcome some crises
in the agriculture sector.
Complete the following table, adding important ideas.

Crises Possibilities to overcome
Climate change Polyhouse farming
Hydroponics
Environment destruction Scientific application of fertilizers
and health problems Integrated pest management
Organic waste disposal
Cost of production

Crop loss

Lack of space

Fall in price

Table 3.5
Many issues are yet to be discussed. You have the knowledge
and experiences related to the topics of previous classes.
Organise a seminar in the class collecting more
information from farmers, research institutions
and the media.
Let us also do all that we can to fulfill
the concept ‘agriculture for all in
society’. Do not forget to prepare a
diary note while you engage in
agriculture. Exchange the diary notes
amongst yourselves and publish them
as a volume.

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