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WB SLST 2025 Agriculture Syllabus (Class XI-XII)

This syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of essential agricultural principles and practices, focusing on crop production, soil and water management, crop protection, and sustainable farming systems. It is designed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills relevant to West Bengal's agricultural context.

1. Crop Husbandry

• Classification of Crops: Understanding major crop groups such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibers, and horticultural crops.
• Climatic Adaptation: Study of crop requirements related to temperature, rainfall, and soil types.
• Seed Quality: Importance of seed selection, seed treatment, and certification for improved yield.

2. Tillage

• Principles of Tillage: Purpose and benefits including soil aeration, weed control, and seedbed preparation.
• Types of Tillage: Primary and secondary tillage operations.
• Tools and Equipment: Description and use of ploughs, harrows, cultivators, and other implements.
• Field Preparation: Step-by-step methods for preparing land for sowing.

3. Soil Management

• Soil Properties: Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics affecting fertility.
• Soil Classification: Types of soils found in West Bengal and their suitability for different crops.
• Soil Conservation: Techniques to prevent erosion and degradation.
• Soil Remediation: Methods to improve poor soils including liming and organic amendments.

4. Nutrient Management

• Essential Nutrients: Macro and micronutrients required for plant growth.
• Fertilizers: Types of organic and chemical fertilizers, their application methods and timing.
• Integrated Nutrient Management (INM): Combining organic and inorganic sources for sustainable fertility.

5. Water Management

• Soil Water: Concepts of field capacity, wilting point, and available water.
• Irrigation Methods: Surface, sprinkler, drip irrigation and their suitability.
• Drainage: Importance and techniques to prevent waterlogging.
• Watershed Management: Principles and practices for sustainable water use in agriculture.

6. Crop Protection

• Pest and Disease Control: Identification, causes, and control measures.
• Stored Grain Protection: Techniques to prevent post-harvest losses.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Combining biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods.

7. Field Crop Practices

• Agronomic Practices: Detailed steps from sowing, spacing, irrigation, fertilization to harvesting for major crops like rice, wheat, maize, pulses, and oilseeds.
• Post-Harvest Management: Handling, storage, and processing to maintain quality and reduce losses.

8. Cropping Systems

• Crop Rotation: Benefits and examples to maintain soil health and productivity.
• Intercropping: Techniques and advantages of growing multiple crops simultaneously.
• Dryland Farming: Strategies for crop production under rainfed conditions.

9. Operations Barga

• Land Tenancy Reforms: Historical background and significance in West Bengal.
• Rights and Responsibilities: Overview of tenant farmers' rights and government policies.

Important Notes: Emphasis is placed on practical understanding and application of concepts. Students should focus on local crop varieties, seasonal calendars, and sustainable practices relevant to West Bengal agriculture. Field visits and hands-on activities are highly recommended to complement theoretical knowledge.