Measures for identification and control of potato virus and disease in the potato crop

13/01/2025Posted on
Measures for identification and control of potato virus and disease in the potato crop

Symptoms of damage: The disease carrier of this virus is an Aphid, at the same time, this disease spreads by sowing affected potatoes and also by weeds. Aphid (Mahu) is a small insect that sucks the sap of the leaves. As a result of which the leaves shrink and the colour of the leaves becomes yellow. Leaves appear twisted. Later the leaves dry up and fall.

Control measures

  • Install 8 to 10 yellow sticky traps per acre for monitoring.

  • To control this pest, Spray Admire (Imidacloprid 70% WG) @ 36 gm or Rogor (Dimethoate 30% EC) @ 264 ml + Silicomaxx gold @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) @ 300 ml per acre, 150  to 200 litres of water.

  • After 3 days spray Privintal BV @ 100 grams per acre in 150 to 200 litres of water.

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Chances of heavy rain throughout the week, see the weather forecast of your area

13/01/2025Posted on
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The weather of the country is going to change again. There is a possibility of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, southern Andhra Pradesh, and some parts of Karnataka. Rain will start in eastern Rajasthan from January 14 and in western Rajasthan from January 15. Between January 15 and 16, clouds will also rain in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy snowfall in the mountains once again. Today, on January 13, there will be rain in Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh including Sikkim.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Measures to control sucking pests in chilli crops!

12/01/2025Posted on
Measures to control sucking pests in chilli crops!

Symptoms of damage: Thrips and mites are the most destructive pests in chilli crops. Those who suck sap from leaves, stalks and fruits in chilli crops, due to which the leaves turn upwards and downwards. And the fruit also gets distorted, which causes kurda murda or virus disease.

Control measures: For the control of this pest, Spray Meothrin (Fenpropathrin 30% EC) @136 ml or Fosmite 50 (Ethion 50% EC) @ 600-800 ml + Silicomaxx gold @ 50 ml +  Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001% L) @ 300 ml, per acre @ 150 to 200 litres of water.

After 3 days, Spray Privintal BV @ 100 gm per acre in 150 to 200 litres of water.

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Sulfur is an essential element, know its importance and deficiency symptoms

11/01/2025Posted on
Sulfur is an essential element, know its importance and deficiency symptoms

  • Sulfur is the fourth most important nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus and potash in the growth, development and yield of crops.

  • Due to the lack of sulfur, the new leaves coming in the crop become yellowish-green, if its deficiency is too much then the whole plant becomes yellowish green.

  • Leaves and stems become purple, the plant and leaves remain small.

  • Sulfur helps in the formation of chlorophyll in the leaves, which makes the leaves of plants green in colour.

  • Sulfur helps in the formation of enzymes and vitamins in plants.

  • In leguminous crops, it is essential for the formation of root nodules that fix nitrogen.

  • Mustard, onion, garlic and chilli have their natural smell due to sulphur.

  • Increases oil content in the seeds of oilseed crops.

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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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