Infestation of sucking pests in okra crop

25/01/2022Posted on
Infestation of sucking pests in okra crop

  • In the bhindi crop, the attack of sucking insects such as aphids, jassids, whitefly, mites etc. is commonly seen.

  • Both the nymphs and adults of all these sucking insects, suck the sap from the soft parts of the plants, flowers and leaves of the okra crop. Due to this, the growth of plants stops, the leaves wither and turn yellow, if there is more attack then the leaves also fall.

  • These insects also secrete a sticky substance on the infected part, which can increase fungal infection and also hinder photosynthesis.

  • Out of these, the whitefly is a vector of yellow vein mosaic virus disease of okra.   

  • For Aphid/ jassid management use Acephate 50 %+ Imidacloprid 1.8 % SP @ 400 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml/acre.

  • For white fly management use Diafenthiuron 50 % WP @ 250 gm or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm/acre.

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Moderate rain likely in these states, see weather forecast for the entire country

25/01/2022Posted on
Weather Forecast

There has been heavy snowfall on the mountains, now the icy cold winds blowing from there will drop the temperature of more than half of India. Severe winter is possible in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana as well. Light to moderate rain will continue over the northeastern states.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Up to 75 thousand discount on a new car, the registration fee will not be charged

24/01/2022Posted on
Up to 75 thousand discount on a new car

Under the vehicle scrapping policy of the government, vehicles are scrapped on the basis of fitness. Under this policy, 10 years old diesel cars and 15 years old petrol cars are abolished. At the same time, if you buy a new vehicle after this period, then you can get a discount of 5% on the new vehicle. For this, you just have to show the old car scrap certificate while buying a new car.

In this way, if you buy a car of up to Rs 5 lakh, then you will get a discount of up to Rs 25000. Apart from this, if the registration fee is waived, you will get a discount of about Rs 50000. By combining both the discounts, you can get a total discount of Rs 75000.

Source: TV9

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How to protect your crop from diseases and pests in changing weather

24/01/2022Posted on
How to protect your crop from diseases and pests in changing weather

  • This month, there has been a fluctuating temperature due to rain or fog at some places, due to which the risk of diseases and pests increases on the crops, which is harmful to the quality of the produce. In such a situation, if the farmers take care of some things, then they can avoid losses. 

  • Due to the change in weather, the risk of aphids in mustard crops often increases. To control it, spray Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 50 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.

  • For the control of pod borer in gram crop, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre. With this, pheromone traps can be installed in the fields according to 10 traps per acre.

  • In Cole crops, during this season, there is a high probability of an outbreak of diamondback moth pests. In such a situation, to monitor the crop, install pheromone traps in the fields @ 10 traps per acre. For chemical control, spraying of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml per acre can be done.

  • At present, spraying of Kasugamycin 5% + Copper oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre in wheat protects the crop from exposure to loose smut and other fungal diseases.

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Precautions to be taken while storing Kharif Onion

24/01/2022Posted on
Precautions to be taken while storing Kharif Onion

  • Onion is in demand throughout the year. Hence, storage of onion tubers is essential for the supply of the whole year. In our country, 30-40 percent of onions get rotten due to inadequate storage facilities and unseasonal rains.

  • Most of the farmers store Rabi onions only because Rabi onions have better storage capacity as compared to Kharif and late Kharif onions.

  • The plants should be dried in the field till the leaves turn yellow and the neck becomes thin, then dried in shade with adequate ventilation. Drying in the shade protects the tubers from the harsh rays of the sun, improves the colour and dries the outer surface. 

  • Sometimes the tuber gets wound with a spade or shovel. While sorting the tubers, separate the stained tubers. Later, by causing rot from these bad tubers, other tubers also start rotting.

  • For good storage of onions, 50 kg jute/sackcloth/plastic mesh bags or plastic/wooden baskets should be used.

  • Onion after packing should be kept in the storage room up to 5 feet in height so that it is easy to remove.

  • The temperature of the warehouses for good storage is 30-35˚C and the relative humidity should be 65-70%.

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Double attack of rain and frost, see weather forecast across the country

24/01/2022Posted on
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Due to the dry and cold winds blowing from the north direction, now the temperature will drop in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat including Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Rain will continue from Punjab to West Bengal and Northeast states. Light rain is possible over Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Source: Skymet Weather

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