Importance of Potash in Crops

25/07/2020Posted on
Importance of Potash in Crops
  • Potash is an essential nutrient for crop production
  • A balanced amount of potash increases immunity for various conditions in the crop such as diseases, pest diseases, lack of nutrition, etc.
  • Potash produces good root development and strong stem growth in the crop, which results in it having a good grip on the soil.
  • A balanced amount of potash develops water holding capacity of the soil
  • Potash is an enhancer of crop yield and quality.
  • The lack of it stops crop growth.
  • Due to potash deficiency, the old leaf of the crop turns yellow from the edge while the color of younger leaves turns darker, the tissues of the leaves die and later the leaves dry up.
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Now farmers can do business with farming, central government will help

25/07/2020Posted on

To increase the income of farmers, many new efforts are being made continuously by the government. In this series, Minister of State for Farmers ‘Welfare Kailash Chaudhary said that’ the central government has decided to set up 10,000 FPOs to increase the income of farmers by the year 2023-24. These FPOs will be supported by the government for five years. About Rs, 6,866 crores will be spent on this work.

Explaining about this scheme, the Union Minister further said that “After registering the farmer’s organization, their work will be given 5 lakh rupees every year and this amount will be 15 lakhs for 3 years”. In this scheme, 300 farmers will be from the plains and 100 farmers from the hilly region.

Source: Krishi Jagran

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What do you mean by acidic soil

25/07/2020Posted on
What do you mean by acidic soil
  • Acidity is a natural property of the soil which also affects the production of crops.
  • In the case of excessive rainfall, the alkaline elements found on the top layer of the soil get washed away which lowers the pH value of the soil to less than 6.5 making it acidic.
  • Acidic soil hinders the complete development of the crop making the roots of the crop small, thick and clumped.
  • This type of soil is deficient in essential nutrients while there is an excess of some nutrients like calcium, boron, potash, manganese, and iron which affects the crop.
  • The acidic nature of the soil also affects micro nutrients activity.
  • Lime should be used for the management of acidic soil.
  • The quantity of lime for management of acidic soil should be ensured only after soil testing.
  • It should be kept in mind that in the treatment of acidity, lime should always be used as a soil treatment.
  • Using lime reduces the amount of hydrogen present and increases the pH value of the soil. 
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Nutrition management during 45-60 days in Chilli

24/07/2020Posted on
  • It is very important to use the major and micronutrients during 45-60 days in chilli crop, for better growth of the crop, good flower, and fruit development.
  • All these nutrients provide all the essential elements for the chilli crop, developing immunity of the crop at the time of fruit development to fight against diseases and pests.

For nutrient management use following products

    • urea @ 45 kg / acre, DAP@ 50 kg / acre, magnesium sulfate – 10 kg / acre, micronutrients 10 kg / acre.
    • Use all nutrients as a soil treatment.
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Nutrition Management in Maize Crop

24/07/2020Posted on
Use of zinc in maize crop
  • Among the main food crops in the world, maize is the third main crop after wheat and paddy.
  • The main reason for it is its productivity – its production capacity is 25-100 percent more than wheat and paddy. 15-30 June in Kharif season is the most suitable time for sowing.
  • For maximum benefits, soil testing is necessary. Before sowing, well decomposed cow dung or FYM should be mixed at the rate of 4-6 tonnes per acre of land.
  • Sufficient quantities of fertilizer should be used at the appropriate time to achieve maximum yield by hybrid and local varieties of maize.
  • In this crop, nutritional management should be done 40-50 days after sowing, similar to the way done at the time of sowing.
  • For this, the following products are used, urea @ 35 kg / acre + micronutrient @ 8 kg / acre as soil treatment and for spray @ 00:52:34 @ 1 kg / acre.
  • Ensure that there is sufficient moisture in the field at the time of use.
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Management of pink boll worm in cotton crop

23/07/2020Posted on
  • A pink bollworm or caterpillar begins to damage the cotton plant’s leaves first.
  • In the early stages of the crop they are found on the flowers, and attack on the pollen of flowers of cotton crops.
  • As the cotton boll formation starts the worm goes inside and starts feeding on the cotton inside the boll.
  • Resulting in an ill-formed cotton boll and stains in cotton.
  • Three sprays are very crucial for the control of this pest as a chemical treatment.
    • First spray: – in 40 to 45 days of cotton sowing. when 20 to 30% of the flowering starts in cotton, at that time, use FENPROPATHRIN 10% EC @ 400 ml/acre.
    • Second spray: – Second spray should be done after 13 to 15 days of first spray, QUINALPHOS 25% EC @ 300 ml / acre PROFENOFOS 40 % + CYPERMETHRIN 4% EC@ 400 ml / acre.  
    • Third spray: – Third spray is to be done 15 days after the second spray.NOVALURON 5.25 %+ EMAMECTIN BENZOATE 0.9 SC @ 600 ml / acre.  
    • Pheromone trap can be used as a biological treatment for the management of pink bollworm 
    • For a  biological treatment use BEAUVERIA BASSIANA @250 gram/acre along with all three sprays
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Know what is going on in the mandis of Madhya Pradesh?

23/07/2020Posted on
Private mandis will now open in Madhya Pradesh, farmers will benefit from this

Wheat in Gautampura mandi of Indore is priced at Rs 1716 per quintal. At the same time, the price of dollar gram in this market is Rs. 3800 per quintal. Talking about soybean, its model rate in Gautampura mandi is being stated as Rs 3500 per quintal.

After Gautampura, if we talk about the Mhow (Ambedkar Nagar) mandi of Indore, then the price of wheat is Rs 1745 per quintal, the price of dollar gram is Rs 4200 per quintal, the price of gram is Rs 3925 per quintal and the price of soybean is Rs 3560 per quintal.

Talk about Khargone Market, here the price of wheat is Rs. 1775 per quintal and the price of corn is Rs. 1150 per quintal. Apart from this, wheat is being sold at Bhikangaon Mandi for Rs 1787 per quintal,  gram Rs 3801 per quintal, tur / arhar Rs 4740 per quintal, maize Rs 1185 per quintal, moong Rs 6100 per quintal and soybean at Rs 3600 per quintal.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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How to control Semi looper in soybean crop

23/07/2020Posted on
Semi looper in soybean crop
    • Semi looper attacks soybean crops in large numbers and can cause a 30-40% loss in the total yield of the soybean crop.
    • The infestation begins at an early stage of the soybean crop.
    • It tends to attack more on the fruits and/or flowers of the soybean crop.
    • Semilooper usually occurs at the end of August and the beginning of September.

Chemical Management:

    • PROFENOFOS 40% + CYPERMETHRIN 4% EC @ 400 ml/acre or EMAMECTIN BENZOATE 5% SG @ 100 gram / acre
    • FLUBENDIAMIDE 20% WG @ 100 gram / acre or CHLORANTRANILIPROLE 18.5 % SC @ 60 ml / acre
    • LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 4.9 % CS @ 300 ml / acre or QUINALPHOS 25% EC@ 400 ml / acre 

Biological treatment:

      •  BEAUVERIA BASSIANA@ 250 gram/acre
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Aphid and Jassid Attack in Cotton Crop

22/07/2020Posted on
Aphid and Jassid Attack in Cotton Crop

Aphid  (Mahu) Symptoms:  Aphid (Mahu) is a small insect that attacks the leaves due to which the leaves shrink and the color of the leaves becomes yellow. Later, the leaves turn hard after which they dry up and fall.

Jassid (Green Mosquito / Fudge) Symptoms: This insect damages the crop both in the nymph and adult stage. Jassid attacks on the soft parts of plants like stems, leaves, and flowers and affects the growth of the plant. As a result, the plants remain weak and dwarf, reducing the yield.

Management: IMIDACLOPRID 17.8% SL. @ 100 ml / acre or THIAMETHOXAM 25% WG @ 100 gram / acre, or ACEPHATE 50% + IMIDACLOPRID 1.8% SP @ 400 gram / acre for the control of both these sucking pests.

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Heavy rains may occur in these states, Meteorological Department issued alert

22/07/2020Posted on
Heavy rains may occur in these states, Meteorological Department issued alert

In the midst of the Corona epidemic, several states of the country remain in a state of crisis due to heavy rains and floods. The Meteorological Department has issued torrential rain alerts for many states for the coming days as well.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of continuous rains in most areas of North India. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has also issued Orange and Yellow alerts for some areas.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rain in many states of North India for the next two days. There is a possibility of torrential rain in some areas like Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, etc. Apart from this, light to moderate rains has also been forecast in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Source: Patrika

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