What are the merits of polyhouse farming and precision farming?
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Answer: Benefits of Polyhouse Farming
Polyhouse is very beneficial for the farmers specially those who prefer organic farming. here are few of the benefits of a polyhouse:
1. Plants are grown under controlled temperature thus there is less chances of crop loss or damage.
2. You can grow crops throughout the year and will not have to wait for any particular season
3. There are less pests and insects in a polyhouse.
4. External climate will not have any impact of the growth of crops.
5. Quality of produce is obviously higher in polyhouse.
6. Good drainage and aeration
7. Propagation of Ornamental Crops can also be done effortlessly in a polyhouse.
8. Polyhouse gives the right environmental facilities to your plants in any season.
9. It also increases yield for about 5 to 10 times.
10. Less cropping period
11. Fertilizer application is easier and is controlled automatically with the help of drip irrigation.
Benefits of precision farming
1. Increase agriculture productivity
2. Prevents soil degradation
3. Reduction of chemical application in crop production
4. Efficient use of water resources
5. Dissemination of modern farm practices to improve quality, quantity and reduced cost of production
6. Developing favourable attitudes
7. Precision farming changing the socio-economic status of farmers