how to identify Jassids in Brinjal crop –

20/03/2020Posted on
  • Nymphs and adults suck the sap from the lower surface of the leaves.
  • The infected leaf curls upward along the margins, which may turn yellowish and show burnt up patches.
  • They also transmit mycoplasma diseases like a little leaf and virus disease like a mosaic.
  • Fruit setting is adversely affected by the infestation.
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Management of Aphid in moong crop

19/03/2020Posted on
  • Spray Confidor(Imidacloprid) @ 100 ml +  250 gram beauveria bassiana/acre or
  •  Spray Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @ 100gm/acre or
  • Spry acetamiprid 20% SP @ 40-80 gm/acre
  • pick the aphids from the plant by hands or remove infected plant parts.
  • Do not over-water or over-fertilize the crop. 
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Identification of Aphid in moong crop –

19/03/2020Posted on
  • Severe infestation can cause leaves and shoots to curl, wilt and stunted plant growth.
  • The honeydew secreted by the aphid after secretion causes many fungal diseases on plants.
  • The development of mould on the leaves indicates this problem.
  • Dry and warm climates are optimal for the growth of aphids.
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Government is educating farmers through social media: Narendra Singh Tomar

18/03/2020Posted on

We are living in the age of internet and social media. Almost every company or organization is utilizing these social media platforms for connecting with their customers. In the same event, the government is also using several social media platforms to connect with the farmers of the nation. 

The Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the government is using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc to educate farmers across the nation. While speaking on the development of farming in India, Tomar said that “the govt has compiled around 100 mobile apps for the benefits of farmers. These apps are developed by ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agricultural Universities.”

Gramophone has also been guiding farmers for the last four years. Our agriculture experts provide valuable suggestions to the farmers through our mobile app and various social media handles. Farmers can also call us at our toll-free number to get the solution to any problem in their crops.

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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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