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Decision making in the agriculture sector is complex, with nature, economics, profit calculations and long-term goals playing their roles side-by-side. One critical aspect of agriculture is the allotment of land for the production of multiple crops. This paper illustrates an example of land allotment for agriculture in a setting where land produces four crops at the same time. While the linear programming model generated a particular set of outputs recommending particular pieces of land to be allotted for specific crops, the reality was far different. It was found that land allotment was guided by a mix of factors - business and nature - and was dependent on the available supply of the crop in the market and whether a crop can withstand a sudden change in the climate.

Original Research ArticleIn the modern world, cardiovascular disorders are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, which in most cases undergo a long subclinical phase that can last decades before the first clinical symptoms appear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether reduced fetal growth is associated with fetal cardiac dysfunction. Methods and results: This study was prospective cohort study starting in early fetal life. A prospective study was conducted in S.M.S Medical College Jaipur, involving 72 singleton foetuses ≥28 weeks of gestation divided into two groups 36 intrauterine growth restricted foetuses and 36 appropriate for gestational age foetuses. Isovolumetric relaxation time was obtained by fetal echocardiography. The mean Isovolumetric relaxation time in the IUGR foetuses and AGA foetuses was statistically significant and that was 57  3.20msec and 42.11  1.45msec respectively, respectively; (p value: <0.0001). These findings suggest that IUGR induces primary cardiac changes, which could explain the increased predisposition to cardiovascular disease in adult life [13]. Fetal echocardiographic parameters (IVRT) identify a high risk group within the IUGR fetuses, which could be targeted for early screening of blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors, as well as for promoting a healthy diet and exercise.