Agriculture Glossary
Natural Farming
Natural farming, as developed by Masanobu Fukuoka, seeks to minimize human intervention in agriculture, avoiding chemical cultivation, synthetic fertilizers, and herbicides.
Nematode
Nematodes are microscopic soil worms that can damage plant roots and other structures.
Nitrogen Cycle
The nitrogen cycle describes the transformations of nitrogen as it moves from the atmosphere into soils, plants, and back into the atmosphere, playing a crucial role in plant growth and metabolism.
Natural Hazard
A natural hazard is an event like a flood, volcano, or earthquake that causes environmental and human damage.
Natural Pollutants
Natural pollutants are substances produced by natural processes, such as ozone, dust, and volcanic gases.
Natural Resources
Natural resources are substances and processes used by humans that cannot be created, such as water, minerals, and forests.
Neutrophiles
Neutrophiles are plants that thrive in neutral soil pH ranges between 6.5 and 7.4.
Net Farm Income
Net farm income represents the financial returns from farming after production expenses, reflecting both money and non-money earnings.
Noxious Weed
A noxious weed is an undesirable, troublesome plant that is difficult to control, such as Bermuda grass or Johnson grass.
Nurse Crop
A nurse crop is grown alongside the main crop to support its growth by fixing nitrogen or adding organic matter to the soil.
Horticulture Glossary
Drought-Resistant Crops
Cultivating crops like ber, custard apple, amla, and mango that require less water.
