Damage and control of pod borer in chilli

11/02/2025Posted on
Damage and control of pod borer in chilli

It is a polyphagous insect. Larvae of this pest often damage the crop by making holes in the fruit. In the initial stage, the young larvae feed on flower buds and fruits by making circular holes. Later, this larva eats the fruit from the inside by putting its head inside it. As the infection progresses, the fruits rot and fall down.

Control: To control this pest, apply Emanova (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SC) @ 80 ml per acre or Cover (Chlorantraniliprole 18. 50 % SC) @ 60 ml per acre along with Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana) @ 250 gm per acre. Spray in 150-200 litres of water.

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Weather Update: Temperature to Drop as Snowfall Continues in the Mountains

11/02/2025Posted on
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New western disturbances are arriving continuously, bringing significant weather changes. Throughout February, these disturbances will continue to cause snowfall in mountainous regions, resulting in fluctuating temperatures across North and Central India.

Rain and snowfall are also expected in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, with light rain likely in parts of North India around February 17 and 18. However, most parts of the country will experience dry weather conditions.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Install a Solar Pump Worth ₹2.5 Lakh for Just ₹23,900 – Here’s How the Government is Helping Farmers

10/02/2025Posted on
PM Kusum Yojana

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are benefiting from the Kusum Scheme launched by the state government to address electricity shortages. This scheme allows farmers to install solar pumps at a substantial subsidy, reducing irrigation costs significantly while improving crop production through proper irrigation.

Under the scheme, farmers can get solar pumps installed for just ₹23,900. Without the subsidy, this installation would cost up to ₹2.5 lakh—a sum that is often unaffordable for many farmers. To address this, the government provides solar pumps at minimal costs under the scheme.

For Scheduled Tribe farmers, the subsidy extends to 100%, allowing them to install solar pumps entirely free of cost. In addition to supporting irrigation, farmers can generate income by selling excess energy produced by the solar plant.

Farmers interested in availing of this scheme can apply online via the official website of the Uttar Pradesh government. For more details, they can also visit their nearest electricity department office or check the PM Kusum portal for Uttar Pradesh.

Source: Krishi Jagran

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What are the rates of mustard in the mandis of Madhya Pradesh?

10/02/2025Posted on
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A rise is being seen in the market price of mustard. See what are the prices of mustard in different mandis of Madhya Pradesh!

Rates of Mustard in the mandis of MP
District Market Variety Minimum Price (per quintal) Maximum Price (per quintal)
Shajapur Agar Mustard 5250 5400
Anupur Anuppur Mustard(Black) 5000 5000
Morena Banmorkalan Mustard 4980 5010
Shivpuri Barad Mustard 5650 5650
Rajgarh Biaora Mustard 5080 5080
Mandla Bichhiya Mustard 5350 5350
Datia Datia Mustard 5480 5540
Dindori Dindori Mustard 4750 4900
Dindori Dindori Mustard(Black) 5100 5100
Indore Indore Mustard 4350 4555
Rajgarh Jeerapur Mustard(Black) 4451 5465
Morena Kailaras Mustard 5671 5761
Tikamgarh Khargapur Mustard 5012 5012
Rajgarh Khilchipur Mustard 4480 5350
Rajgarh Kurawar Mustard-Organic 4405 4705
Gwalior Lashkar Mustard 5810 5905
Chhatarpur LavKush Nagar(Laundi) Mustard 5350 5400
Morena Morena Mustard 5550 5650
Rajgarh Pachaur Mustard 4460 4700
Rajgarh Pachaur Mustard 4205 4900
Sagar Sagar Mustard 5235 5425
Sagar Sagar Mustard-Organic 4140 5375
Satna Satna Mustard 5800 6000
Shajapur Shajapur Mustard 5000 5000
Sheopur Sheopurkalan Mustard 4600 5400
Sheopur Vijaypur Mustard 5675 5725

Source: Agmarknet

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Symptoms and control of blossom end rot in watermelon crop

10/02/2025Posted on
Symptoms and control of blossom end rot in watermelon crop

Blossom end rot is caused due to calcium deficiency in the plant. When these symptoms appear, it may be that there is not enough calcium in the soil or calcium is present but the plant roots can not absorb it. In this disease, a dark brown or black spot appears at the end of the fruit, which later dries up or becomes leathery. It is light green in the initial stage but turns brown and black as the fruit matures.

Control: To control it, spray Chelated Calcium @ 1 – 2 g per litre of water, or YaraLiva Calcinate (Calcium Nitrate) @ 0.5 – 1.25 kg per acre per day through a drip for one week. Along with this, maintain sufficient moisture in the field continuously.

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Western Disturbance to Impact Weather in Some States, Temperatures to Rise

10/02/2025Posted on
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Due to the effect of the Western Disturbance, rain and snowfall are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh over the next four days. Light rain is likely in Uttarakhand, while Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh may experience rain and snowfall. Eastern Assam may also witness light rain.

In Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana, medium to high clouds will appear, but no rainfall is expected. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures are expected to rise slightly in North and Central India.

Source: Skymet Weather

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The yield will not be harmed by these precautions at the time of potato digging

09/02/2025Posted on
The yield will not be harmed by these precautions at the time of potato digging

Potato digging is mostly done from February to the second week of March. Proper management of digging is very important in potato crops so that there is minimum damage to potato tubers. Potato tubers are often scratched on the top during digging, which increases the chances of spoilage during storage.

Precautions:

  • Digging of potatoes should be done after 80 to 90 days of sowing when the crop becomes mature, and the leaves of the plants turn yellow.

  • Digging should be done before the temperature reaches about 30 degrees centigrade.

  • While digging, the weather must be dry.

  • Irrigation should be stopped 2 weeks before digging.

  • After digging, potato tubers should be kept in the open air for a few days, so that the skins of the tubers will harden.

  • If some tubers have been cut while digging, then the cut tubers should be removed during sorting.

  • Do not dry potato tubers in the sun, if the tubers are dried in the sun then their storage capacity will be affected. 

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Benefits and types of plastic mulching

08/02/2025Posted on
Benefits and types of plastic mulching

Plastic mulching is the process of systematically covering the soil around the plants with a plastic film.

Benefits of plastic mulching:

  • Due to plastic mulching, the moisture in the soil remains for a long time and due to this water is also saved.

  • Mulching also helps in controlling the temperature of the soil.

  • There is less chance of weed growth in the crop and good root growth.

  • It also helps in protecting crops from frost.

  • This does not cause soil erosion, as well as it helps in keeping the soil friable and soft.

  • There is an increase in production, as well as an improvement in the quality of the product.

Types of plastic mulching:

  • Black Mulching: This mulching is mostly used for weed control in horticulture crops. Due to its black colour, sunlight does not enter the soil, due to which photosynthesis of weeds does not take place and their growth stops under the mulch.

  • Blue Mulching: Blue-colored mulch works to control the outbreak of aphids and thrips in crops. More fruits are obtained in cucurbitaceous crops.

  • Transparent Mulching: This type of mulching is mostly used for the solar treatment of soil. Also, it can be used for the cultivation of vegetables in the winter season.

The thickness of Plastic Mulching: Decide the thickness of the mulch film according to the type and age of the crop. The thickness of the mulch should complete the life cycle of the crop. Mulch thickness should be 25 microns in most vegetable crops and 100 microns in fruit crops.

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Indian Farmers Lead in Coconut Production, Making India Number One Globally

07/02/2025Posted on
Indian Farmers Lead in Coconut Production

India has established itself as a global leader in coconut production, surpassing all other countries. On February 4, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared this remarkable achievement during the Question Hour in Parliament.

The minister emphasized the government’s commitment to increasing farmers’ income and highlighted India’s top position in coconut production worldwide. He also assured the House that the central government is implementing necessary measures to control diseases affecting coconut crops, ensuring continued success in this sector.

Source: Gaon Junction

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Symptoms and control of bacterial leaf spot disease in tomato

07/02/2025Posted on
Symptoms and control of bacterial leaf spot disease in tomato

The bacteria of this disease are most active when there is moisture and light rain in the environment or in high humidity. Small, brown, water-soaked, circular spots with yellow circles appear on the leaves of affected plants. Older leaves start falling off and small, water-soaked spots appear on green fruits. The centre of these spots becomes irregular, light brown and with a scaly surface.

Control: To control this disease, spray Streptocycline (Streptomycin Sulphate 90% + Tetracycline Hydrochloride 10% SP) @ 20-24 gm per acre mixed with 150-200 litres of water as soon as the outbreak of the disease is observed.

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