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Agricultural Sciences

Traditional agronomy and sustainable practice

Ancient Texts

Texts such as the Krishi-Parashara and Vrikshayurveda, the science of plant life, describe soil types, seed selection, crop care and plant health in systematic detail.

Sustainable Practices

Crop rotation, mixed cropping, organic manure, seed preservation and rainwater harvesting formed a sustainable agricultural system long before modern organic farming.

Integrated Farming

The integration of cattle, composting and natural inputs anticipated todays organic and natural-farming movements.

Water Management

Tanks, canals and traditional irrigation engineering supported reliable agriculture across diverse climates, informing modern water-resource management.

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