Identification of leaf miner on muskmelon crop –

18/03/2020Posted on
  • Adults leaf miners look like small black and yellow flies.
  • Larvae exit from the leaf after completion of their development and then pupate axles on plants.
  • Females puncture the leaf to feed plant sap and lays eggs within the leaf tissue.
  • This damage restricts the plant growth and results in reduced bulb yield and loss of vigour.  
  • Tunnels or mines can be seen in the leaves.
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How to manage fruit flies in cucurbits crops.

17/03/2020Posted on
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  • Collect and destroy infested fruits.
  • Flytraps (pheromone traps) can be set to prevent egg-laying by fruit flies.
  • Maize plant s grown in the field are effective as flies rest on such tall plants. 
  • Deep ploughing should be done to expose hibernating stages of fruit flies.
  • spray dichlorvos 76% EC 250 to 500ml/acre or
  • Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml/acre. or 
  • Profenofos 40%EC + Cypermethrin 4 %EC @ 400 ml/acre
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Government signed $80M loan with the world bank to develop agriculture

17/03/2020Posted on

The Agriculture sector holds a significant contribution to the Indian economy. Which means, improving agriculture will strengthen the economy too. That is why the government has also started focusing more and more on the agriculture sector since the last few years. In the same episode, the Government of Himachal Pradesh signed an $80 million loan agreement with the World Bank to develop the state’s agriculture.

This amount will be spent mainly on improving water management practices and increasing agricultural productivity in various Gram Panchayats of Himachal Pradesh. According to a media report, this project will be executed in 10 districts of the state covering 428 Gram Panchayats. It will benefit around 400,000 smallholder farmers.

This project will be very beneficial for the farmers of Himachal Pradesh, as many of the lowland areas of the state lack sufficient water for irrigation and are chiefly dependent on rainwater. But the constant decrease in the rainfall and climate change is affecting the production of fruits grown in Himachal Pradesh, including its iconic apples. This step could also play a big role in contributing to the central government’s mission of doubling the farmers’ incomes.

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PM Kisan Maan dhan Yojana: Farmers will get pension of 3,000 rupees per months

17/03/2020Posted on

Many farmers in our country have to face financial problems due to different reasons. This problem increases further when the farmer gets older. Keeping this in mind, the government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man-Dhan Yojana. Under this scheme, the farmers will receive a pension of Rs 3000 per month in their old ages. 

Who can apply?

Farmers under 18 to 40 years of age can register for the Prime Minister Kisan Mandhan scheme. If you are 18 years old, then you would have to deposit only 55 rupees every month. But if you are 40, then you would require to deposit 200 rupees per month.  

According to a media report, more than 19 lakh farmers have already registered under this scheme. The best thing about this scheme is that the government will also deposit the amount in your account, which will be equal to what you put in it.

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Identification of fruit fly on pumpkin

17/03/2020Posted on
  • The worm bores into the fruits and sucks the sap.
  • Infected fruits fall after decaying. 
  • These flies prefer tender fruits for egg-laying.
  • The fly bore a hole into the fruit to lay her eggs inside it. Fruit Juice can be seen coming out from these holes.
  • This also results in distorted and malformed.
  • The maggots feed on the pulp of fruits as well as on the immature seeds and cause premature dropping of fruits.
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How to identify Alternaria leaf blight in bottle gourd?

16/03/2020Posted on

Alternaria leaf blight in bottle gourd can be identified by the following symptoms-

  • In the initial stages of this disease, Yellow spots appear on the leaves which then turn brown and finally turn black on ageing.
  • They usually start from margins and then produce concentric rings.  
  • Severely affected vines start looking like burnt charcoal.
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Importance of Soil testing in farming

15/03/2020Posted on

Soil testing is very necessary for increasing production of any crop. It helps in – 

  • Determining the exact amount of chemical fertilizers used in crops.
  • In identifying the correct way of improving the alkalic and acidic land and making it fertile.
  • To determine the compatibility of the land for cultivation.
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Why Aloe Vera is considered healthy in the summer season

14/03/2020Posted on

Aloe vera has many health advantages, especially in the summer season. Some of its major advantages are as follows. 

  • Aloe vera has the ability to fight cancer.
  • Aloe vera acts as a natural laxative.
  • Helps reduce blood sugar.
  • Improves digestion by eliminating stomach diseases.
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How to identify red mites in Cucurbitaceae –

13/03/2020Posted on
  • The red spider mites are 1 mm. long and can be difficult to see by necked eyes.
  • Spider mites live in colonies on the undersurface of leaves.
  • Larvae, nymphs and adults of mites lacerate leaves from under surface.
  • They suck the cell sap resulting in the production of white patches between Vines and leaves.
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