Adopt seed treatment to get rid of diseases of crops at low cost

  • The production can be increased by 8 – 10 percent by seed treatment in crops. To increase the productivity of crops, it is necessary that there is no outbreak of insects/diseases in the crops. This seed treatment can also be done by seed dressing drum. 

  • To increase the productivity of crops and to minimize the emergence of insects/diseases in crops, it is very important to do 100% seed treatment before sowing.

  • While doing seed treatment, keep in mind the FIR sequence. First of all, treat the seed with fungicide then insecticide and finally with culture.

  • Advantages – Seed treatment is a low-cost technique. Farmers can easily adopt it.

  • Seed treatment can ensure the germination of plants so that along with improving the growth of the plant, the damage caused by diseases and pests can be controlled.

  • Plant growth can be increased by using plant growth factor hormone.

  • Crop production increases with the increase of nitrogen fixation capacity by Rhizobium culture.

  • Seed treatment encourages the plant population and its high productivity.

  • After seed treatment, there is less need for other measures of protection in the standing crop.

  • Precautions- Treat the seeds of crops only in prescribed quantities.

  • Sowing should be done immediately after drying the treated seed in shade. Do not keep the treated seed for long, otherwise, the seed will get spoiled.

  • Be sure to check the expiry date before using chemicals.

  • After treatment, bury the boxes or bags in the soil as necessary.

  • Keep chemicals out of reach from children and livestock.

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