How to protect watermelon crop against fungal diseases in the germination stage

How to protect watermelon crop against fungal diseases in the germination stage
  • The germination stage of watermelon crop is in 10-15 days after sowing of watermelon.
  • In early stages of germination, control of fungal diseases is very important in watermelon crops.
  • Use Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250gram/acre or Trichoderma viride  @ 500gram/ acre use as biological treatment. 
  • Spray Chlorothalonil @ 75% WP @ 400 gram/acre as a chemical treatment
  • In the germination stage, there is a possibility of disease attacks  like yellowing of leaves, burning of plants etc.
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Cultivation of these advanced varieties of moong will give tremendous yield

Cultivation of these advanced varieties of moong will give tremendous yield
  • PDM139 Samrat (Prasad), PDM139 Samrat (Eagle), PDM139 Samrat (Awasthi): These three are considered to be highly advanced varieties of moong. Their harvest period is 55 to 60 days. These varieties are the main varieties of summer and spring season. The total production of these varieties is at the rate of 5 to 6 quintals. These varieties are resistant to the Yellow Mosaic Virus and have a bright green color.
  • IPM205 Virat: This variety is also an improved variety of moong and has a crop duration of 52 to 55 days. This variety is the main variety of summer and spring season and its total production is from 4 to 5 quintals. Plants of this variety are straight and dwarf and have large grains.
  • Hum-1 (Arihant): It is a very advanced variety of moong. Its harvest period is 60 to 65 days. This variety is the main variety of summer and spring season and its total production varies from 3 to 4 quintals.
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Benefits of soil treatment in okra

Benefits of soil treatment in okra
  • soil treatment  in okra at the time of sowing protects the crop from harmful fungal diseases and pests found in the soil
  • By adopting this process at the time of sowing, the germination percentage of okra seeds is very good.
  • Soil treatment with FYM or vermi compost makes the soil well ventilated
  • By treating the soil with any available chemical or bio-fertilizer, nutrients can be easily replenished in the soil.
  • Crop production increases to a great extent and crops are disease free.
  • The germinating plant gets protection from the fungal diseases that occur in the germination stage.
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Purchase of wheat, gram, mustard and lentils will start on same day in Madhya Pradesh

Purchase of wheat, gram, mustard and lentils will start on same day in Madhya Pradesh

The time has come to harvest rabi crops. Farmers are about to start wheat harvesting now. In view of the preparations for harvesting, the Madhya Pradesh government has also announced the dates for purchasing the produce. The government will start the procurement process from the 15th of March.

In this regard, Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Mr. Kamal Patel said that “from March 15, there will be purchase of gram, mustard, lentils along with wheat and the limit of purchase has also been increased.” He further said that “With the introduction of wheat, gram, mustard and lentils, farmers will get more than the support price.

Source: News 18

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There is a possibility of rain in these states including MP in the next 24 hours

Weather Forecast

For the last few days, the weather has taken a turn in many areas of the country. Along with the rains, hailstorms have also been reported in many states including Madhya Pradesh. There is a possibility of rain in the coming 24 hours.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places in Madhya Pradesh as well as Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal during the coming 24 hours and there are chances of thunder showers. There is also a possibility of hail falling somewhere in these areas.

Source: Krishi Jagran

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Benefits of seed treatment in okra crop

Benefits of seed treatment in okra crop
  • By treating seeds of okra before sowing, seeds can be protected from many types of pests and diseases.
  • Seed treatment also promotes proper germination of okra seeds.
  • Chemical treatment: use  Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP @ 2.5 gram /kg Seed or Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% DS @ 2.5 gram/kg Seed or Insecticide Imidacloprid  48% FS @ 4 ml/kg Seed or Thiamethoxam 30% FS @ 4 ml / kg seed.
  • Biological treatment: Treat seed with Trichoderma viride @ 5 gram + PSB bacteria @ 2 gram / kg seed or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 5 gram/kg seed.
  •  While doing seed treatment, take special care to use the treated seeds for sowing on the same day after treatment. Do not store the treated seeds.
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How to control Alternaria leaf spot disease in watermelon crop

How to control Alternaria leaf spot disease in watermelon crop
  • Alternaria leaf spot disease is seen in watermelon after sowing of the crop.
  • In this disease, brown colored round spots appear on the leaves and these spots grow slowly and eventually the affected leaves dry up and fall.
  • For prevention of this disease, spray  Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP @ 300 gram/acre or Ketazine @ 300 gram/acre
  • Spray of Trichoderma viride @ 500 gram/acre as a biological treatment.
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Cow owners will increase their earnings, Eco-friendly paint will be made from cow dung

Eco-friendly paint will be made from cow dung

The government is taking many new steps to increase the income of farmers. In this episode, the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari had launched paints prepared from cow dung in the past. It is now being told that Nitin Gadkari is preparing to start a factory to make paint from cow dung.

This initiative of the government will create new and better employment opportunities in every village. Let me tell you that it will cost about 15 lakh rupees to start a factory that makes paint from cow dung. This paint made from cow dung will be eco-friendly and will last for a long time.

Source: Krishi Jagran

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Hailstorm warning in 18 districts of Madhya Pradesh

Hailstorm warning in 18 districts of Madhya Pradesh

In many areas of Madhya Pradesh, the weather has suddenly turned and rain has started. This seasonal change is seen due to the humid winds coming from the Bay of Bengal. This is the reason that 4 districts of Madhya Pradesh are raining in Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Sagar and hailstorm has also been reported in Raisen and Narsinghpur. Apart from this, hailstorms have also been reported in many places in Seoni district.

The Meteorological Department has predicted hailstorms in 18 districts of Madhya Pradesh in the next two days. In view of this weather forecast, farmers need to be careful and make arrangements in this regard at their own level.

Which districts of Madhya Pradesh are likely to fall in hail?

According to the Meteorological Department, the districts likely to fall in hail include Shahdol and Hoshangabad divisions as well as Rewa, Satna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhindwara, Seoni, Raisen, Sehore, Datia, Bhopal, Guna and Bhind districts.

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