Crop management is affected by a lot of factors such as soil condition, climate, cultivation practices and nutrient management. Farmers have to understand the soil type in order to use suitable agricultural practices for improving soil fertility and sustainable crop production. Soil is an essential medium which should be well taken care of all the time so that the soil quality is enhanced for healthy crop production. Agricultural practices such as soil test, crop rotation, growing legumes, fallow management, soil conservation and using various compost and organic manures are some important measures practiced for improving soil fertility and ensuring good crop harvest. 

Post harvest management and value addition of crops is an important step undertaken to reduce post harvest loss and ensures quality product as well as enhancing its shelf life. Several post harvest factors such as curing, degreening/ripening, pre-cooling, washing and drying, sorting and grading, disinfestation, postharvest treatments, waxing, packaging, transportation, storage are done to reduce post harvest loss.

In this Farmer’s guide book, various agricultural practices and methods are given which will be helpful for improving the soil fertility as well as measures to reduce post harvest loss. Value addition in various crops are also added which can be a guiding source for income generation and enhanced livelihood for the farmers.