Environment And Natural Resources

Step 1: Definition.
Bee-keeping, also called apiculture, is the scientific method of rearing and management of honeybees for the production of honey, beeswax, and other products.

Step 2: Requirements for bee-keeping.
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Step 3: Importance of bee-keeping.
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Bee-keeping is an important agro-based industry with economic as well as ecological benefits.

Father of Green Revolution in India: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is regarded as the "Father of Green Revolution in India." Green Revolution: It refers to the period (1960s–1970s) when high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of crops, modern irrigation techniques, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides were introduced to increase agricultural productivity in India. Usefulness for Farmers:

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Example: Introduction of HYV wheat varieties such as Lerma Rojo and Sonora 64 in Punjab and Haryana drastically increased wheat production, making India self-sufficient in food grains.

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Environment And Natural Resources

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