- Mustard should be sown from the last week of September to the last week of October.
- Normally for mustard, the distance of 30-45 cm from row to row and 10-15 cm from plant to plant shall be maintained.
- Apply 6-8 tonnes of FYM or compost at the time of field preparation. And DAP @ 40 KG Urea @ 25 kg , Potash@ 30 kg per acre as soil mix.
The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert expressing the possibility of heavy rain
The monsoon is about to reach its final stage in the coming few days. The monsoon has reactivated in many states of the country before reaching its final stage. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Rajasthan for the next 3 to 4 days from next Friday and a yellow alert has also been issued.
Apart from this, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorms in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, and Jharkhand in the coming hours. Along with this, there has been a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in Assam, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Meghalaya, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kutch, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
Source: Krishi Jagran
ShareSymptoms and prevention of Wilt Disease in Guava
- In wilt disease, the leaves turn light yellow while the leaves of the top branches become curved and twisted.
- In the later stage, the yellowed leaves discolor and fall prematurely.
- The plant fails to produce new leaves or flowers causing some of the twigs to bare and eventually dry up.
- Proper sanitation in the garden can keep the disease at bay. The infected trees should be uprooted,
- For prevention of this disease, Trichoderma viride 5 -10 grams or Pseudomonas fluorescence 2.5 -5 grams per 5 kg of treated cow dung should be added per pitcher, while planting and 10 kg per pitcher on old plants.
- Trichoderma viride 5 -10 grams or Pseudomonas fluorescence 2.5 -5 grams per liter of water and drench on the plant.
- Make a basin around the guava plant and mix CARBENDAZIM 45%WP @ 2 gram/liter of water or COPPER OXYCHLORIDE 50% WP @ 2.5 gram/liter of water and drenching it in the basin.
Central government imposes ban on export of all varieties of onion
The central government has taken a new decision regarding onion exports. According to this decision, the export of all varieties of onions is banned with immediate effect. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification saying that “Export of all varieties of onions is prohibited with immediate effect.”
Explain that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a unit to look after the issues related to import and export. It has been decided to ban the export of onion at a time when onion prices are continuously increasing.
Source: DNA India
ShareAdvanced varieties of Okra whose cultivation will give good yield
- Today we are discussing some of the main types of okra varieties, these are as follow
- GOLDEN | MONA | 002, HYVEG | SONA |, GOLDEN | VENUS PLUS, KUMAR SEEDS | KOH 339 |
- Plant habit:- Vigorous erect hybrid, medium cut leaves
- Branches 2 to 4 and First harvest 45 – 51 days after sowing
- Fruit length 12 to 14 cm and diameter 1.5 to 1.8 cm with 5 ridges,
- Fruit weight 12 to 15 gram Dark green with good shelf life.
- High tolerance to Okra leaf curl virus & yellow vein mosaic virus of okra.
Calcium deficiency Symptoms in tomato plant
- Symptoms are primarily visible in the rapidly growing areas because of the very low mobility of calcium in plant tissues.
- Calcium-deficient leaves show chlorosis and then necrosis around the base of the leaves.
- Dead spots appear on the stem as symptoms of Calcium deficiency, causing the death of the parts facilitating the upper growth of the plant.
- Symptoms also cause leaves to turn yellow at the edges which initially were dark green in color and finally causing the plant to die.
- Fruits showing blossom end rot were found to ripen less rapidly. Blossom end rot is closely associated with Calcium deficiency of the fruit.
Weather forecast: Heavy rains may occur in these states for the next three to four days
According to the forecast released by the Meteorological Department, heavy rains are expected in many states of the country for the next three-four days. According to private weather agency Skymet Weather, heavy rains are likely over Maharashtra and West Madhya Pradesh on September 14 and 15.
The impact of heavy rains in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will be seen in North Madhya Pradesh and Delhi from September 16 to 18. There is a possibility of light rain in these parts.
Monsoon will return from western Rajasthan from September 15, while it will return from Delhi on September 21. It is likely that between 14 and 18 September it will have an impact on the states of Central India.
Source: Krishi Jagran
ShareImportance of amino acids in crops
- This product is a high-quality natural ingredient, it helps in increasing the activity of microorganisms in the soil.
- Amino acid promotes photosynthesis in plants.
- Helps improve the pH of the soil and provides a good start to the roots, allowing the root to develop fully, which leads to good crop production.
- It improves the soil structure which does not allow soil nutrient availability to decrease.
- Helps in absorption of nutrients from the soil by roots
- It is one of the most important growth regulators for plant growth.
Importance of Triacontanol in Agriculture
- Triacontanol is a natural plant growth regulator that is used to increase crop production.
- It plays a crucial role in the development of roots, flowers, and leaves.
- The crops require very small amounts of it
- They act on those parts of crops which play an important role in root development, fruit development, flower production, etc.
- They help those crops whose growth has been stunted by increasing their length of the stems.
- It helps to break the dormancy of seeds by inducing cell division.
Government launches e-Gopala app to increase farmers’ income from animal husbandry
Several schemes are being launched by the government to encourage the farmers for animal husbandry and increase their income. In this series, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App and many other schemes related to studies and research in fish production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar.
In his address through video conferencing on the occasion, the PM said that the objective of launching all these schemes today is to empower our villages and build a self-reliant India in the 21st century.
Livestock will be managed through the e-Gopala app. In this management, information about the availability of quality breeding services and guidance of farmers for animal nutrition, treatment of animals using appropriate veterinary medicine, etc. will be available.
Source: Kisan Samadhan
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