Heat rising in many states of the country including Madhya Pradesh, temperature near 40

27/02/2021Posted on
Weather Forecast

Temperatures have reached above normal in the southern region of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Vidarbha. In the coming days, in some areas, the maximum temperature is expected to reach near 40. Apart from this, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the mountainous areas for the next 24 hours. However, there is a possibility of decrease in rainfall from 28 February.

Video Source: Skymet Weather

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Know what are the benefits of Soil Testing

26/02/2021Posted on
Know what are the benefits of Soil Testing
  • Soil testing can accurately detect the elements present in the soil. After their information, the available nutrients in the soil are found and accordingly the quantity of manure and fertilizer is recommended.
  • That is, after soil testing, by giving a balanced amount of fertilizer, more benefit can be taken in farming and fertilizer cost can be reduced.
  • Soil testing can detect soil pH, dissolved conductivity, organic carbon as well as major nutrients and micronutrients.
  • The normal, acidic or alkaline nature of soil can be ascertained from soil pH value. Soil pH decreasing or increasing affects the growth of plants.
  • Soil pH After finding out, suitable crop varieties are recommended in problem prone areas which have the ability to tolerate acidification and alkalinity.
  • Soil pH between values ​​6.5 to 7.5 Nutrients are most commonly consumed by plants, and lime for acidic soil and gypsum for alkaline soil is recommended.
  • Electrical conductivity can be known by soil testing, this gives information about the level of concentration or quantity of salts in the soil.
  • Due to high concentration of salts in the soil, there is difficulty in absorption of nutrients by the plants.
  • Soil testing can determine the fertility of the soil by testing organic carbon.
  • The physical properties of soil such as soil structure, water holding capacity, etc. are increased by organic carbon.
  • Organic carbon also prevents the leaching of nutrients. 
  • In addition, organic carbon is also very useful for the availability, transfer and conversion of nutrients and growth of microorganisms.
  • Depending on the fertility of the soil, it helps to implement agricultural production and other useful schemes.
  • Therefore, all these information shows how important soil testing is.
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More than 21 lakh farmers of MP got registration done for sale of wheat on MSP

26/02/2021Posted on
More than 21 lakh farmers of MP got registration done for sale of wheat on MSP

Every year the central government fixes the MSP of 23 crops i.e. the minimum support price and then the state government buys the produce from the farmers at the same price. The Madhya Pradesh government has run the registration process till 25 February to purchase wheat, the main crop of Rabi season, at the support price.

According to reports, 21 lakh 6 thousand farmers of Madhya Pradesh have registered for purchase of wheat on MSP on the e-procurement portal this time. This number is 1 lakh 59 thousand more than last year. Explain that the process of procurement of wheat in Indore and Ujjain districts of Madhya Pradesh will run from 22 March to 1 April.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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What is yellow vein mosaic of okra and how to control it?

26/02/2021Posted on
yellow vein mosaic of okra
  • Yellow vein mosaic is a major viral disease caused in okra.
  • It spreads due to white fly and causes 25-30% damage.
  • The symptoms of this disease are seen in all the stages of the plant.
  • Due to this, the veins of the leaves become yellow and a mesh-like structure is formed on the leaves.
  • To prevent this,use  Acetamiprid 20% SP @ 100 gram/acre or Diafenthiuron 50 % WP   @ 250 gram/acre or pyripoxifan 10% + Bifenthrin 10% EC @ 300 ml/acre
  • Use Beauveria Bassiana @ 250gram/acre as a biological treatment.
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What measures should be taken to increase the glow in wheat grains?

25/02/2021Posted on
What measures should be taken to increase the glow in wheat grains?
  • If the grain size and brightness is good in a wheat crop, then the market price of that crop is very good.
  • At the time of filling the grain in wheat, use 00:00:50 @ 1 kg/acre along with  Propiconazole @ 25% EC @ 200 ml/acre . 
  • By using these products, along with the shining in the grains of wheat, the crop is protected from fungal diseases and the nutritional requirement is also fulfilled.
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Weather forecast for other states including Madhya Pradesh

25/02/2021Posted on
Weather Forecast

Weather in other states of central India including Madhya Pradesh is expected to be dry and summer is also likely to increase. Along with this, due to western disturbance, rain and snowfall will continue in the mountainous areas. Light rain is also expected in areas like Punjab and North Haryana. With this, there is no chance of rain in the coming days in South India.

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Farmers of MP will get the amount of Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana on this day

25/02/2021Posted on
Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana

The amount received under the Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana will soon be distributed to the farmers of Madhya Pradesh. This amount will be distributed in a program organized on February 27 from 3 pm.

In this program, 400 crore rupees will be distributed to about 20 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh. This amount will be distributed by the Chief Minister of the state, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan. This program will be a virtual program.

Source: Krishak Jagat

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Insect pests attacks in storage crops

25/02/2021Posted on
Insect pests attacks in storage crops
  • After harvesting, the most important job is to store grain.
  • There is a need to adopt scientific method for safe storage of grains,
  • By which grains can be stored for a long time.
  • Insects that attack in  storage  grains are as follows: Small grain borer, Khapra beetle, red beetle of flour, pulses beetle, grain fly, rice moth etc.
  • All these pests eat grains and become hollow during storage.
  • To keep the grains safe from these pests, First clean the storage house and store it
  • Dry grain and store it well.
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Foot and mouth disease in Animals

24/02/2021Posted on
Foot and mouth disease in Animals
  • Foot-and-mouth disease, (FMD) is a viral disease 
  • This disease can occur in cows and buffaloes of any age. and this disease can happen in any season. Being vulnerable to it, the working capacity of the animal is affected .
  • The animal suffers from high fever when it becomes vulnerable to this disease. Small ulcers emerge in the animal’s mouth, gums, tongue, inside the lips and between hooves.
  • Animals stop ruminating. Saliva starts falling from the mouth. he dulls and even not eats and drinks.
  • He walks limp when a hoof is injured. Muds occur on the hoofs and sometimes cause death.
  • Keep animals suffering from this disease separate from other healthy animals.
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