How to manage cercospora leaf spot disease in okra crop

05/03/2021Posted on
How to manage cercospora leaf spot disease in okra crop
  • The early symptoms appear on the lower leaves which turns the color of the leaves brown.
  • Due to this disease, the leaf takes up a cylindrical form and falls.
  • For the prevention of this disease, Thiophanate methyl 70% W / W @ 500 gram/ acre or chlorothalonil 75% WP @ 400 gram/acre.
  • Use pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gram/acre as a biological treatment
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Madhya Pradesh budget 2021-22 presented, know what was special for farmers

04/03/2021Posted on
Madhya Pradesh budget 2021-22

Finance Minister Jagdish Deora presented the budget of FY 2021-22 in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 2 March. In this, an amount of Rs 35 thousand 353 crore has been earmarked for agriculture and other related areas.

What was special about the budget for the agriculture sector?

  • Announcement of starting the Chief Minister’s Crop Acquisition Assistance Scheme for the purchase of food grains.
  • 4 thousand rupees will be given to the farmers annually under the Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana.
  • Declaration of provision of interest free crop loan.
  • The project will start for the development of about 75 thousand hectares of land with shallow and medium pits.
  • Fruitful trees and medicinal plants will be promoted.
  • It will now be mandatory to place holograms on the packing of certified seeds.
  • Food processing units will be promoted under the “One District One Product” campaign.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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Benefits of crop management in 15 days of sowing in okra crop

04/03/2021Posted on
crop management in 15 days of sowing in okra crop

In okra crop, managing the crop within 15 days of sowing is very essential for good growth.

Crop management can be done in two ways

Crop management with soil application: Urea @ 50 kg + Sulfur @ 5 kg + zinc sulphate @ 5 kg + micronutrient @ 10 kg.

Spray management: Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gram/acre + Thiophenate methyl 70% W /W @ 500 gram/acre for pest management and disease management

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Gramophone App helped the farmer to get 300% increased profit from moong crop

04/03/2021Posted on
Harishankar Meena

With the help of the Gramophone app, farmers are now doing smart farming and getting tremendous benefits. One of these farmers is Harishankar Meena ji of Harda district who got help from gramophone app at every step during the cultivation of moong. Home delivery of Moong Samriddhi Kit and other agricultural products made with a combination of organic products or information related to prevention of pests and diseases during the crop cycle. On every occasion, he got help from the gramophone app.

Ultimately the result of this help was also reflected in the yield obtained from the crop. The yield increased by 22% this year as compared to the previous year. With this, the cost of cultivation of Harishankar ji also decreased by about 13%. If we talk about the total profit, then this year Harishankar made a profit of Rs. 160000 as compared to Rs. 40,000 last year. From these figures you can understand yourself how the gramophone app is revolutionizing the lives of farmers and the process of agriculture.

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What was the price of crops in Indore mandi on 3 March?

04/03/2021Posted on
Mandi Bhaw

 

Crop Lowest Price Maximum Price
Dollar Gram, 4000 7925
Wheat 1300 2062
Gram Seasonal 4300 5450
Soybean 2200 5170
Corn 1269 1348
Lentil 5060 5060
Mung Bean 3600 3600
Urad 4000 4000
Toor 5600 5805
Coriander 7500 7500
Chili 5000 15890
Mustard 4575 4910
Onion Prices
New red onion (inward 32000 kattas) 1500 – 2800 ₹
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Super 2400 2700
Average 1800 2200
Golta 1700 2100
Golti 900 1500
Chhatan 400 800
Garlic Rate
( inward – 25000+ kattas ) 4000 – 6000 ₹
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Super Ooty 5000 5700
Deshi Mota 3500 4500
Laddu Deshi 2500 3500
Medium 1500 2500
Medium 800 1300
Light 800 2000
New Potatoes
( inward – 22000 +kattas )
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Chips 800 950
Jyoti 850 1000
Gulla 600 700
Chharri 200 300
Chhatan 600 800
Vegetable Prices
Crop Lowest Price Maximum Price
Lady Finger 1500 3500
Brinjal 400 800
Cabbage 200 400
Cabbage 400 1200
Ginger 600 1600
Onion 600 3000
Papaya 600 1800
Potato 200 1100
Pumpkin 400 800
Spinach 400 800
Tomato 400 1000
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Temperature remains 38-39 degrees in many areas of MP, know weather forecast

04/03/2021Posted on
Weather Forecast

Temperatures are steadily increasing in most areas of South Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh. Temperatures in these areas have reached 38–39 degrees. In the coming days, there is no chance of getting relief from the heat.

Apart from this, there is a possibility of snow with strong rains in the coming two days from Jammu Kashmir to Uttarakhand. Also, along with Delhi, there will be frost in the night in North India but there will be strong sunshine during the day.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Weed management in okra in 3-5 days of crop

04/03/2021Posted on
Weed management in okra
  • In okra crops, it is very important to manage weed in 3 -5 days after sowing.
  • In this stage, the growth and development of okra is greatly affected when weeds sprout.
  • For this, spray Pendimethalin 38.7% CS @ 700 ml/acre for weed control.
  • Use only the appropriate amount of weedicide.
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Loss due to thrips in okra crop

03/03/2021Posted on
Loss due to thrips in okra crop
  • Thrips are sucking pests  that sucks cell sap with their pointed mouthpart.
  • The leaves of the affected plant appear dry and withered, or the leaves become discolored and curl upwards.
  • For the control of thrips it is necessary to switch chemicals after every use.
  • Management: – For prevention of thrips use Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml/acre or Fipronil 40% +Imidacloprid 40% WG @ 40 gram/acre or Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC@ 80 ml / acre or Spinosid 45% SC @ 75 ml/acre.
  • Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 250gram/acre.
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What was the price of different crops in Indore’s Mandi on March 2?

03/03/2021Posted on
Mandi Bhaw

 

Crop Lowest Price Maximum Price
Doller Gram 4200 7430
Wheat – 2029
Gram Seasonal 3010 5655
Soybean 2010 5185
Corn 1150 1371
Lentil 4650 4975
Urad 2760 4850
Batla 3000 4600
Chili 5500 13910
Mustard 5505 5505
Onion Prices
New red onion (inward 32000 kattas) 1500 – 2700 ₹
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Super 2200 2600
Average 1600 2100
Golta 1600 2000
Golti 900 1500
Chhatan 400 800
Garlic Rate
(inward 25000 kattas) 4000 – 6500₹
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Super Ooty 5500 6200
Deshi Mota 4000 5000
Laddu Deshi 3200 4000
Medium 2000 3000
Medium 800 1500
Light 800 2000
New Potatoes
(inward 22000 kattas)
Varieties Lowest Price Maximum Price
Chips 800 1000
Jyoti 900 1000
Gulla 600 750
Chharri 200 350
Chhatan 600 900
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Temperature will increase in all these states including MP, know weather forecast

03/03/2021Posted on
Weather Forecast

Temperature is rising in many states of the country along with Madhya Pradesh. In some areas of Vidarbha, Jharkhand, Odisha and Telangana, the temperature has reached 37 to 39 degrees. Temperature has reached 40 degrees at one of these two places. There is no possibility of any relief from the scorching heat for the next few days. The weather will also be completely dry.

Video Source: Skymet Weather

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