Improved varieties of maize for Kharif season

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  • 6240 :- Crop duration of 80-85 days, it remains green even after maturity, due to which it is suitable for fodder variety, high yield, grains are of semi dent type. Those that remain till the end in the cob, grow even in unfavorable environments, stolk and root are resistant to rot and rust diseases. 

  • 3401:- The grain filling capacity is more about 80-85%, there are 16-20 lines in each cob, till the end the corn is full, long duration crop is 110 days, high yield 30-35 quintals.

  • 8255:- Harvest period of 115-120 days” Tolerant to moisture stress, can also be used for fodder purpose. Good husk cover and excellent standability, best performance even at 26000 plants/acre plant count”

  • NK-30 :- Crop period of 100-120 days Favorable for tropical rain, Tolerance to stress/drought etc. Conditions, Deep orange colored grains with excellent tip filling, High yield, Suitable for fodder.

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Whitefly outbreak in cotton crop

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White flies have become one of the most serious problems of crop protection. White flies usually lay eggs on the underside of leaves.

White flies cause damage to plants in cotton crop in two ways, first by sucking sap and transmitting viral disease, secondly by secreting honeydew on leaves, due to which the chances of fungal disease outbreak increase.

The following conditions of white fly cause damage in cotton crop –

  • Nymph – greenish yellow, oval

  • Pupa – oval in shape, present on the lower surface of the leaves

  • Adults – small mosquitoes with yellow bodies with a white waxy surface

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Farmers are getting funds worth lakhs for start up, see complete information here

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The government continues to implement many schemes to improve the economic condition of the farmers of the country. Apart from farming, the government is making many efforts to increase employment opportunities. Moving forward in this direction, funds are given by the government for start-ups.

For this, the ‘Innovation and Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development Program’ has been started under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. Through which funds are given to start various categories of start-ups like agro-processing, artificial intelligence, digital agriculture, agricultural machinery, milk dairy, fisheries and animal husbandry.

At the same time, a stipend of 10 thousand rupees per month is being given for 2 months to increase awareness among the farmers about start-ups. During this training is provided on technical, finance, intellectual property, statutory compliance issues etc. The list of eligible applicants is prepared only after undergoing training and various rigorous processes.

Only then do the beneficiaries get funding for the start-up. Where funding of 25 lakhs is given for the seed stage of R-ABI Incubates. Based on this scheme, 29 agribusiness incubation centres across the country have been selected for training. To get information related to this scheme and to apply, visit the official portal https://rkvy.nic.in/.

Source: Aaj Tak

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Know the improved varieties of medium duration paddy

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  • Pusa Basmati 1509 – Plant Semi-Dwarf Early Mature Basmati Rice Variety with 120 days Seed Maturity Grain quality equal to PB 1121

  • JR-81:-Suitable for irrigated conditions, Long thin grain, Maturity: 120-125 days, Yield 55-60 qtl/acre

  •  PAC 837 :- Hybrid variety, 120 – 125 days cropping period, high yield

  • MP 3030:- Hybrid variety Short cropping period (120 -125 days) with more number of productive tillers. Wide adaptability with less water requirement.

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What were the prices of fruits and crops on June 11 in different mandis of the country?

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Todays Mandi Rates

City

Commodity

Min Price (In Kg)

Max Price (In Kg)

Guwahati

Onion

11

–

Guwahati

Onion

12

–

Guwahati

Onion

13

–

Guwahati

Onion

11

–

Guwahati

Onion

12

–

Guwahati

Onion

13

–

Guwahati

Onion

14

–

Guwahati

Onion

15

–

Guwahati

Onion

18

–

Guwahati

Onion

21

25

Guwahati

Onion

22

34

Guwahati

Garlic

20

38

Guwahati

Garlic

28

42

Guwahati

Garlic

34

25

Guwahati

Garlic

38

33

Guwahati

Garlic

20

38

Guwahati

Garlic

27

42

Guwahati

Garlic

34

11

Guwahati

Garlic

38

13

Patna

Onion

9

–

Patna

Onion

12

11

Patna

Onion

16

13

Patna

Onion

9

–

Patna

Onion

12

25

Patna

Onion

16

33

Patna

Garlic

20

36

Patna

Garlic

30

–

Patna

Garlic

35

–

Coimbatore

Onion

13

–

Coimbatore

Onion

14

–

Coimbatore

Onion

18

–

Coimbatore

Garlic

40

–

Coimbatore

Garlic

45

–

Coimbatore

Garlic

50

–

Kochin

Pineapple

53

–

Kochin

Pineapple

52

–

Kochin

Pineapple

50

14

Agra

Lemon

50

–

Agra

Jack Fruit

13

25

Agra

Ginger

19

5

Agra

Pineapple

24

30

Agra

Water melon

4

45

Agra

Mango

10

68

Agra

Sweet Lime

40

16

Agra

Lychee

65

26

Ratlam

Papaya

12

11

Ratlam

Green Chilli

22

14

Ratlam

Water melon

8

40

Ratlam

Musk Melon

12

–

Ratlam

Tomato

35

–

Ratlam

Banana

22

–

Ratlam

Mango

42

45

Ratlam

Mango

32

100

Ratlam

Mango

35

–

Ratlam

Pomegranate

80

–

Ratlam

Potato

18

–

Vijaywada

Potato

26

–

Vijaywada

Bitter Gourd

30

–

Vijaywada

Lady Finger

30

–

Vijaywada

Brinjal

30

–

Vijaywada

Ginger

55

–

Vijaywada

Cabbage

30

–

Vijaywada

Carrot

30

–

Vijaywada

Cucumber

30

–

Vijaywada

Capsicum

50

–

Vijaywada

Tomato

40

30

Vijaywada

Green Chilli

40

–

Agra

Capsicum

25

–

Agra

Lemon

25

–

Agra

Cucumber

20

–

Agra

Potato

21

–

Agra

Green Chilli

33

30

Agra

Mango

70

30

Agra

Tomato

25

55

Agra

Carrot

25

12

Patna

Tomato

50

–

Patna

Potato

10

–

Patna

Garlic

12

–

Patna

Garlic

28

–

Patna

Garlic

36

–

Patna

Water melon

18

–

Patna

Jack Fruit

20

–

Patna

Grapes

55

100

Patna

Musk Melon

15

100

Patna

Apple

95

–

Patna

Pomegranate

95

–

Patna

Green Chilli

25

8

Patna

Bitter Gourd

30

–

Patna

Cucumber

7

–

Patna

Pumpkin

8

–

Kolkata

Potato

20

–

Kolkata

Ginger

34

–

Kolkata

Onion

10

–

Kolkata

Onion

11

–

Kolkata

Onion

12

–

Kolkata

Garlic

40

–

Kolkata

Garlic

45

–

Kolkata

Garlic

50

55

Kolkata

Water melon

16

140

Kolkata

Pineapple

45

70

Kolkata

Apple

130

55

Kolkata

Mango

60

70

Kolkata

Lychee

45

–

Kolkata

Sweet Lime

60

–
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Cultivation of these 4 crops will generate good income

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Today’s farmer brothers are moving towards modern farming. Modern farming, in which high-yielding crops are grown. Through this article, we will tell you about 4 such expensive farming, which will give you manifold profits at low cost.

Ashwagandha cultivation

Ashwagandha is used as Ayurvedic medicine. The fruits, seeds and bark of Ashwagandha are used to make a variety of medicines.

In India, the improved varieties of Ashwagandha such as Poshita, Jawahar Asgandha-20, W.S. -20 and W.S. -134 are found. The cost of its seed is about 130 to 150 rupees per kg.

Asparagus cultivation

It is counted among the most expensive vegetables. Along with this, Shatavari is used in making Ayurvedic medicine. Talking about the improved varieties of asparagus, there are many varieties like Asparagus adsendes, Asparagus sarmentosus, Asparagus sprangeri and Asparagus officinalis.

Its Asparagus Adescendes is known as ‘Safed Musli’. Talking about the market price of Shatabari, its price is about 1200 to 1500 rupees per kg.

Bok Joy Farming

It is a kind of exotic vegetable. In appearance, it looks like cabbage, due to which Bok Joy is also known as Chinese cabbage. Many essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber are found in it, which make immunity power strong.

There are many improved varieties of bok choy such as Black Summer, Fang King, Joy Choi, Red Choi, Shiro, Toy Choi, White Flash and Win-Win Choi. By the way, in India, its cultivation is done only in selected places. Although the market price of one fruit is around 115 to 120 rupees.

Cherry tomato cultivation

It is mostly used for salads. It is a high yielding crop in less time. Improved varieties include Black Pearl Cherry Tomato, Yellow Pearl Cherry Tomato, Green Envy Cherry Tomato, Chadwick Cherry Tomato, Bloody Butcher Cherry Tomato and Sun Gold Cherry Tomato.

Cherry tomato cultivation is done much less than the demand. In such a situation, good income can be earned through its cultivation. Talking about its market price, it is around Rs 250 to Rs 350 per kg.

Source: Tractor Junction

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What was the onion rates in Madhya Prdesh on 11th June?

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Onion Mandi Bhaw

What is the price of onion today in different mandis of Madhya Pradesh like Dewas, Harda,  Shajapur and Ratlam etc.? Let’s see the complete list.

N0.

District

Mandi

Min Price (in Qui)

Max Price (in Qui)

1

Dewas

Dewas

300

1,000

2

Dewas

Haatpipliya

600

1,200

3

Harda

Harda

600

700

4

Indore

Indore

300

1,600

5

Shajapur

Kalapipal

110

1,020

6

Ratlam

Ratlam

360

1,350

Source: National Agriculture Market

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How much increase in the price of wheat in the mandis of MP?

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wheat mandi rates

What is the price of wheat today in different mandis of Madhya Pradesh like Mandsaur,  Ashoknagar,  Sheopur, Vidisha, Panna, etc.? Let’s see the complete list.

N0.

District

Mandi

Min Price (in Qui)

Max Price (in Qui)

1

Vidisha

Lateri

1,850

1975

2

Ashoknagar

Isagarh

1,880

2,250

3

Sagar

Shahagarh

1,875

1,955

4

Vidisha

Lateri

2,375

2,450

5

Anupur

Jaithari

1,850

1,850

6

Mandsaur

Shamgarh

1,890

2,035

7

Vidisha

Lateri

2,000

2,255

8

Jhabua

Jhabua

2,050

2,050

9

Sheopur

Sheopurbadod

1,865

2,021

10

Panna

Ajaygarh

1,900

1,930

11

Rajgarh

Pachaur

1,900

2,121

Source: National Agriculture Market

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How to prepare the field for soybean crop

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  • Prepare the field for soybean crops like this- summer plowing must be done at least once in 3 years.

  • After the onset of rain, the field should be prepared by using cultivator and laveler 2 or 3 times. This will destroy all the stages of the harmful insects. Fields with lump-free and friable soil are best for soybean.

  • At the time of field preparation, mix FYM @ 4-5 ton + single super phosphate @ 50 kg per acre in the field before sowing.

  • At the time of sowing DAP @40 kg + Muriate  of Potash @ 30 kg + 2 kg of consortia of Phosphorus Soluble Bacteria + Potash Motile Bacteria + 1 kg rhizobium Bacteria) level the field by mixing it evenly at the rate of per acre.

  • The amount of manure and fertilizers may vary according to the soil test report, location and variety.

  • To avoid white grub problem, mix Metarhizium species @ 2 kg with 50 kg dung manure/compost with the first dose of fertilizers and sprinkle the field at the rate of per acre.

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Management of sucking pests is necessary in the early stage of cotton crop

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  • Cotton is a major cash crop. It is a crop grown in the Kharif season. 

  • In the early stages of the crop, the problem of sucking insects such as whitefly, jassid, aphid is mainly seen, which suck the sap from the leaves of the plant, due to which the leaves shrink in the beginning,

  • Safety Measures – For chemical control after 15 days of crop stage,Spray Asataf  (Acephate 75% SP) @ 300 gm + phoskill(Monocrotophos 36%SL) @ 400 ml + ( Vigermax Gel Gold) @ 400 g +  silicomax 50 ml, in 150 – 200 liters of water per acre. 

  • For biological control – Spray with 150-200 liters of water @  bave-curb (Bavaria vesiana)@ 500 gm/acre.

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