Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in tomato crop

11/01/2025Posted on
Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in tomato crop

Symptoms of Leaf Miner Damage: These are tiny insects. The symptoms of its damage first appear on the leaves. The female of this pest lays eggs by tunnelling inside the leaves. Due to this the larvae come out and eat the green matter of the leaves, due to which white zigzag streaks appear on the leaves. In case of severe infection, the leaves become weak and start falling.

Control measures: For control of this pest, Spray Benevia (Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD) @ 360 ml + Neemgold Azadirachtin 3000 ppm) @ 1000 ml + Silicomaxx gold 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) @ 300 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 litres of water.

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Symptoms and control measures of late blight in potato crops!

10/01/2025Posted on
Symptoms and control measures of late blight in potato crops

Symptoms of damage: Small water-soaked brown spots develop on the tips and margins of the leaves. And a white cotton-like growth of fungus appears around the spots. Under favourable weather conditions like low temperature, and high humidity, the disease spreads rapidly and the whole crop may be destroyed and blighted within 10-14 days.

Control measures: For the control of this disease, Spray NovaCrust (Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% SC) @ 300 ml or Carmanova (Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP) @ 700 gm + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) 300 ml + Silico Maxx gold 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 litres of water.

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Chances of heavy rain and snowfall, know the weather forecast of your area

10/01/2025Posted on
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A new Western Disturbance is reaching the mountains. Cyclonic winds are present in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. A cyclonic circulation will also form over Rajasthan. Light rain will start in Rajasthan from today. By January 11, rain will also reach Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Rain activities are going to intensify in Tamil Nadu. Night temperatures will now increase in North and Central India.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in watermelon crop!

09/01/2025Posted on
Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in watermelon crop!

Symptoms of Leaf Miner Damage: These are tiny insects. The symptoms of its damage first appear on the leaves. The female of this pest lays eggs by tunnelling inside the leaves. Due to this the larvae come out and eat the green matter of the leaves, due to which white zigzag streaks appear on the leaves. In case of severe infection, the leaves become weak and start falling.

Control measures: To control this pest, spray Neemgold (Azadirachtin 0.3%) 3000 ppm @ 150 ml, per 15 litres of water (according to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University). After 2 days, take a spray of Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) @ 30 ml + 19:19:19 @ 80 gm per 15 litres of water.

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There is a possibility of torrential rain in many states of the country from tomorrow, see weather forecast

09/01/2025Posted on
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After two days, the weather of many states of the country is going to change. A cyclonic wind area will form over Rajasthan. On January 10, rain will start in many districts of Rajasthan. On January 11, rain activities will spread to eastern Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, eastern districts of Rajasthan including northern Madhya Pradesh. Heavy snowfall is expected once again on January 11 in the mountains. Tamil Nadu will see good rain in South India, while Kerala will also receive light rain.

Source: Skymet Weather

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How to increase the shine of potatoes!

08/01/2025Posted on
How to increase the brightness of potatoes

It is most important to have shiny, clean, attractive skin of the potato, due to which the market price and demand are also high, potato skin infections like black scurf, powdery and common scab make the potato less attractive and storage capacity is also affected. Therefore, the right amount of nutrients can reduce the skin disorder of potatoes. And can increase the glow of the skin.

  • Calcium: Calcium plays an important role in improving the colour of potato skin. Calcium strengthens the outer layer of the tuber, making it resistant to many diseases including black scurf, silver scurf, powdery scab or common scab.

  • Sulphur: Sulphur helps in reducing the levels of common and powdery scabs. This problem can also be caused by the decrease in the pH of the soil. To prevent this, sulfur is used.

  • Boron: Boron improves the effectiveness of calcium. Boron helps to stabilize calcium in the cell wall and also increases the absorption of calcium.

  • Zinc: Zinc helps in reducing the infection of disease. Zinc is commonly used to protect against powdery scabs. The use of zinc is only effective for powdery scabs in soil applications.

  • Magnesium and manganese: Magnesium and manganese can reduce levels of common scabs.

  • Dose: To increase the shiny skin and tuber size of the potato, apply Calbor 5 kg + Zinc Sulphate 5 kg + Magnesium Sulphate 5 kg + Potash 20 kg, mix all these together evenly on a one-acre area and do light irrigation.

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Heavy rain will start again after 2 days, see the weather forecast of your area

08/01/2025Posted on
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From the evening of January 10, the weather of Rajasthan will start changing and rain may start in many districts. On January 11 and 12, rain activities will reach Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. There is a possibility of rain in all these states and hailstorm may also occur at one or two places. During the next two days, cold winds blowing from north and northwest will bring down the temperature in half of India. Rainfall activity will also start in Tamil Nadu and Kerala from January 12. Dense fog will prevail in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Necessary spraying for pod borer caterpillar and more flowers in gram crop!

07/01/2025Posted on
Necessary spraying for pod borer caterpillar and more flowers in gram crop

Pod borer: The young larvae of this pest eat all the parts except the veins of the leaves and also eat the flowers and pods in the stage of flowers and pods. In green pods, it empties the pods by making circular holes and eats the seeds. Due to this, there is a huge reduction in production.

Control measures: For higher flowering and pod borer control in chickpea crops, Spray Cosko (Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC) @ 50 ml or Celquin (Quinalphos 25% EC) @ 400 ml + Bave Curb (Bavaria bassiana 5% WP) @ 250 gm + Nutriful Maxx (Fulvic Acid Extract – 20% + Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium micronutrient content 5% + Amino Acids) @ 250 ml + SilicoMaxx Gold @ 50 ml @ 150 to 200 litres of water per acre.

Nutriful Maxx:

  • It increases flowering and enhances the colour and quality of fruits.

  • Increases resistance of plants against drought, frost etc.

  • Also enhances the transport of nutrients from the root.

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Heavy rain likely on 11th and 12th January, know the weather forecast of your area

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Today, there is a possibility of light rain in some districts of Haryana and Punjab including Delhi. The weather will become clear from tomorrow, January 7, which will remain almost clear for the next 3 days. A sharp drop will be recorded in the minimum temperature and there is also a possibility of frost along with cold wave in some states of North India. The weather will change on 11th and 12th January. The weather of South India including eastern and north-eastern India is expected to remain clear.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Know how to save the crop from frost!

06/01/2025Posted on
Know how to save the crop from frost!

  • The problem of frost usually occurs from December to mid-February.

  • Frost occurs when the temperature of the atmosphere reaches zero degrees centigrade while being less than 8 degrees centigrade.

  • Due to frost, the water present in the cell of the crop gets converted into ice, due to which the plant cells burst.

  • Due to this, the leaves get scorched and the process of photosynthesis gets affected, due to which the crop does not grow.

  • Due to the outbreak of frost in the stage of flower pod and ear, the flowers and fruits fall and the colour of the grain becomes black. Due to this, the yield is badly affected.

  • If this condition of frost persists for a long time, the plants may even die.

Measures to protect crops from frost

  • Irrigation of the fields is necessary – Irrigate the crop lightly in the morning. Irrigation increases the temperature by 0.5 – 2 degrees Celsius.

  • Wind barriers: – These barriers reduce the intensity of cold waves and protect the crops from damage. For this, such crops should be sown around the field, by which the wind can be stopped to some extent like maize should be sown in the gram field.

  • Smoke near the farm – In the evening, smoke by burning dry grass, straw and cow dung cakes. Although this process is not suitable from an environmental point of view, it also helps in preventing frost.

  • If possible, sprinkle water on the leaves of the crop.

  • Cover the plant:- Maximum loss of temperature occurs in the nursery. It is advisable to cover the plants in the nursery with a plastic sheet at night. By doing this, the temperature inside the plastic increases by 2-3 degrees Celsius.

Biological protection measures

  • When the frost is expected, take a spray of Monas–Curb (Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0 % WP) @ 500 gm @ 200 litres of water per acre.

Chemical protection measures

  • Spray Wokovit (Sulphur 80% WDG) @ 35 gm per 15 litres of water over the crops. Due to this, the temperature can increase by two to two and a half degree centigrade.

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