NTRODUCTION

Food is an organic substance which is necessary for the existence of all living organisms. It supplies nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals to our body Thus we are dependent on animals and plants for food. Therefore it is necessary to increase our production efficiency for both crops and livestock.

The green revolution has contributed to increase food-grain production and the white revolution has led to better and more efficient use as well as availability of milk.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS