Could you give me some details about how to develop better crops with the available technology.?

Answer 1

You have not spelt any particular crop, to be raised in a particular agro climatic situation, or cropping condition (soil type, irrigation potential) etc to try a reply... Because, the technology varies between not only crops, but the varieties evolved in every crop to suit the various cropping condition...

For example, there are varieties of Rice from 75 days to six month age, capable of being raised in upland to wet conditions, deep waters, saline soils and so forth.. The technologies for getting the best out of each situation with the most preferred variety for each vary...

During the Pre Green Revolution era (before mid 1960s) for instance the average yield of paddy (unhusked rice grain) was less than a tonne per hectare, while it is more than five tonnes in average soils (for a fine variety of rice; for bold grain types like Savithri the tonnage could be double of this under optimal management)... So technology could make a big difference in pushing up the productivity of various crops..

If then you ask why we are not able to make miracles and the farmers continue to be poor, the story is long, sad and complex and the space under this sits would not suffice to discuss it now..

Answer 2

Whether it's available technology or whatever you can dream up, it all boils down to genetics and unlocking a crops genetic potential. So, how do do it? Become a plant breeder but know plant physiology. Keep in mind that man has been trying to do this since we first became an agrarian society. Twenty years ago, common corn yields were around 175-200 bushels/Acre. Now, we can produce 220+ bushels/A, all due to improve genetics.

Answer 3

if u r in india than it is for you . In INDIA agricultulral offices are present at every distt. head , more over you can gewt help of NABARD, gramin bank or u can contact any agricultural university.