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Harm and symptoms of lame fever disease in animals

01/04/2025 Tuesday April 1st, 2025

One of the major diseases occurring in cattle is lameness fever. And if the treatment of lame fever in animals is not done at the right time, then the animals can die. Lame fever is known by many names like black quarter disease, Krishna Janga disease, lameness disease, Jaharbad disease, Ektanga disease, etc. Cows of a young age are more affected by this disease. Animals can die within 24 hours after the symptoms of lameness fever appear. The outbreak of this disease is more in the month of April to June.

Symptoms of lameness fever in cattle

The body temperature of animals increases.
Swelling occurs in the flesh of the legs and back of animals.
Due to pain in the leg, animals start walking with a limp.
Animals sit or lie down for a long time.
After some time the swelling cools down and the swollen part starts rotting.
On pressing the rotten place, there is a sound of char-char.

Preventive measures against lame fever

Every year all animals from 4 months to 3 years should get a lame fever vaccine.
To protect animals from lameness fever, do regular cleaning of the animal house.
Keep disease-affected animals separate from healthy animals.

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Measures to protect moong crop from sucking insect

31/03/2025 Friday March 28th, 2025

Moong has a special place in pulse crops. But many times due to the outbreak of sucking insects, there is a huge loss to the moong crop.

Thrips: These insects harm the crop by sucking the sap from the leaves. Affected leaves tend to curl upwards. As the infestation increases, the plants turn yellow and become weak and the growth of the plants stops.

Control: To control infestation as soon as an infestation is observed spray, Lamnova (Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9% SC) @ 250 ml per acre or Profenova Super (Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4 % EC) @ 400 ml per acre in 150-200 litres of water.

Aphid: This insect lives in the group and due to this it causes more damage to the crop in less time. These insects suck the sap of tender stems, leaves, flowers and pods of plants. As a result, less flowers emerge in the plants and grains are not formed in the pods.

Control: To control aphids, use 5-6 yellow sticky traps per acre in the field. Along with this, spray Thianova 25 (Thiamethoxam 25 %WG) @ 100 gm per acre, and Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml per acre in 150-200 litres of water.

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Know the importance of potash in the crop

30/03/2025 Friday March 28th, 2025

Due to the lack of nutrients in the soil, the proper development of plants is not possible. That’s why the use of manure and fertilizers should be balanced so that the crop can get all kinds of essential nutrients in sufficient quantities.

Potash is an essential nutrient

Potash is necessary for the growth and development of plants.
Potash helps in protecting the crops from weather adversities like drought, hailstorms and insect-disease etc.
Potash protects crops from uprooting by proper growth of roots. With the use of potash, the cell walls of the plants become thick and the stem grows in the layers of the cell, as a result of which the crop is protected from falling.
The crops which get full amounts of potassium require relatively less water to give the desired yield, the use of this light potassium improves the water use efficiency of the crop.
Potash is the most important element which enhances the quality of crops.

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Earthworm composting method for natural farming

29/03/2025 Friday March 28th, 2025

Earthworms are considered a friend of farmers. It makes a significant contribution in the form of land reform. Earthworm eats garbage/soil equal to their own weight daily and makes it granular fertilizer like soil. A species called ‘Asafoetida’ is suitable for making manure.

During the process of decomposition of raw cow dung, heat is generated from it, which is harmful to earthworms. To avoid this loss, it is necessary to rot the waste generated in the field separately for 15 to 20 days. Along with this, it should be kept moist for 10 days so that the heat released at the time of dissolution ends. After its heat is released, it can be used as food for earthworms in vermi beds.

Method of preparation of vermi bed:

It is most important to have a shady place to make earthworm compost. The length of the vermi bed should be 20 feet and the width should be 2.5 to 4 feet. While making the bed, first of all, pieces of brick (3-4 inches) are placed at the bottom of the pit, on the above of it place a layer of sand (2 inches) and soil (3 inches). so that earthworms can remain safe inside the vermi bed.

After this, 6 to 12 inches of old rotten garbage is put on it for earthworm food. Stop watering the bed after 40 to 50 days when light granular manure appears on the top. When the top compost dries, earthworms will slowly go inside, in this way the top compost can be removed. In the vacated bed, the process of composting continues again by using the second waste which is made for the food of earthworms. In this way, about 500 to 600 kg of vermicompost can be obtained from one bed.

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Measures to keep the newborn calf and heifer of animals healthy

28/03/2025 Friday March 28th, 2025

Measures to keep the newborn calf heifer of animals healthy

Today’s heifers are tomorrow’s milch animals, so proper calf rearing and management are the basis of the success of any dairy development.
Immediately after the birth of a calf/heifer, their nose and mouth should be cleaned.
Gently massage the chest of the newborn so that he can breathe easily.
Put two fingers inside the mouth and keep them on the tongue, which will help the newborn to start drinking milk.
New born calf/heifer should be kept in a safe environment.
Within half an hour of birth, feed the newborn with their mother milk
mothers first milk is an invaluable gift of nature for newborn animals, it contains 4-5 times more protein than whole milk, 10 times vitamin A and a sufficient amount of minerals which increases immunity in the newborn.
anthelmintic should be given during the third week, and then at the age of third and sixth months.
From the second week onwards, the newborn should be fed with good quality dry grass and baby food.

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Sample Collection Method for Soil Testing

27/03/2025 Thursday March 27th, 2025

The most important thing for soil testing is to collect the right soil sample. For sampling, note that before sampling, the growth of the crop taken in the field has been the same, and the same fertilizers have been used in them.

Sample Collection Method-

Make a mark at 10-15 places by moving in a zig-zag manner in the field where the sample is to be taken so that all parts of the field can be included in it.
Remove grass, straw, garbage etc. from the upper surface at the selected places.
In all these places dig the pit 15 cm (6-9 inch) deep “V” shape. After cleaning the pit, 2 cm from top to bottom on one side with the hoof, Take out the layer of thick soil and put it in a clean bucket or tray.
Mix the entire soil collected by hand and make a round heap by putting it on a clean cloth. Divide the pile made into four equal parts and remove two piles. Now mix the soil of the remaining two heaps well again and make round heaps. Repeat this process until 500 grams of soil are left.
Place the dry soil sample in a clean plastic bag and put it in a cloth bag. Tie a notice sheet with the sample on which all the information is written inside a plastic bag and outside a cloth bag.

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Weed Management in Moong Crop

26/03/2025 Wednesday March 26th, 2025

If weed control is not done at the right time in moong crops then the yield of the crop can decrease by 40-60%. It is necessary to keep the crops free from weeds between 15 to 45 days after sowing in the initial stage of the crop. Normally two weedings should be done, first within 15-20 days and second within 30-35 days so that weeds can be controlled.

For chemical management of weeds, spray Cleen Super (Pendimethalin 38.7%.CS) @ 700 ml per acre mixed with 150 – 200 litres of clean water within 72 hours of sowing.

In the standing crop of moong, when weeds like wild Amaranthus viridis, Euphorbia Spp. are at 2-3 leaf stage, then spray WeedBlock (Imazethapyr 10% SL+Surfactant) @ 300 ml per acre 10-15 days after sowing.

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Know how to protect garlic crop from black mold during storage

25/03/2025 Tuesday March 25th, 2025

Black mold is the most important post-harvest disease in the summer season. This disease is common wherever onion and garlic are stored.

Symptoms:

Black mold is commonly seen in the maturity stage of garlic. The symptoms of this disease appear in the form of black powder between the garlic buds and on the nodes. Due to this, the price of garlic starts decreasing in the market. Also, the storage of affected bales cannot be kept for a long time.

Prevention:

Before storing garlic, clean and dry the cloves thoroughly.
Keep only well-matured, firm and healthy tubers for storage.
The place of storage should be moisture free and well-ventilated.
Tubers should not be piled in the storage area. Apart from this, tie the tubers in bunches with leaves and hang them on the ropes. Also, keep it filled in bamboo baskets.
Rotten tubers should be removed from time to time.

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How to manage crop residue after harvest

24/03/2025 Monday March 24th, 2025

Instead of burning the crop residues, after ploughing these crop residues with the help of a rotavator, apply water, due to which the crop residues mix with the soil. Mixing crop residues in the field gives many benefits along with increasing the fertility of the land.

Benefits of mixing crop residues in the field

Farmers can take advantage of organic farming by mixing crop residues in the field with the help of rotavator.
Biodiversity is maintained by mixing crop residues in the field itself. The beneficial insects present in the ground eat and destroy the harmful insects. The amount of organic matter in the soil increases, due to which crop production is more.
By mixing the residues of pulse crops in the soil, the amount of nitrogen increases, which also increases crop production.
Instead of burning the crop residue, the farmers will make fodder for their animals by keeping it as straw, on the one hand, they can also increase their income by selling the extra straw.

How to manage crop residue

Crop residues can be collected for animal feed or industrial management.
Paddy straw can be used for animal feed by treating it with urea/calcium hydroxide.
In the field with the help of straw belling machines, crop residues can be made into blocks and stored in less space, which can be used as animal feed.
By running a reaper machine on wheat straw we can make chaff.
The use of crop residues is also helpful in mushroom cultivation.

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Symptoms of major pests in citrus crop

23/03/2025 Monday March 24th, 2025

Citrus Psylla: Both adults and nymphs of this insect suck the sap from buds, leaves, and soft parts of branches and inject poisonous substances into them. Nymphs excrete a white crystalline substance, on which black sooty mold may develop, which reduces the photosynthetic area of plants. In heavy infestation, the leaves become deformed and curl upwards. Also, this insect becomes a vector for spreading citrus greening disease.

Management: To control pests as soon as an infestation is visible, spray Thianova 25 (Thiamethoxam 25 %WG) @ 40 gm per acre or Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml per acre

Citrus Leaf Miner: This pest causes damage to both the nursery and the orchid. insect attacks the tender leaves and eats the leaves by making spiral lines on the leaves. Affected leaves become discoloured light yellow and fall down. The infestation of this pest promotes the development of citrus canker disease.

Management: All the affected parts of the plants should be pruned to control this pest. In case of an increase in infestation spray Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml or Profenova Super (Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4 % EC) @ 2 ml per litre of water.

Aphids: Nymphs and adults suck the sap from the tender leaves and branches. Affected leaves turn yellow, dry, deformed, and dry up. Plant growth stops. Sooty mold is produced on the honeydew excreted by the aphid. If the infection occurs at the time of flowering, it results in less fruit set. Also, it plays the role of a vector for citrus tristeza virus.

Management: To control it as soon as the infestation appears spray, Tafgor (Dimethoate 30% EC) @ 594 ml per acre or Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml/ acre.

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Symptoms of lameness fever in cattle

The body temperature of animals increases.

Swelling occurs in the flesh of the legs and back of animals.

Due to pain in the leg, animals start walking with a limp.

Animals sit or lie down for a long time.

After some time the swelling cools down and the swollen part starts rotting.

On pressing the rotten place, there is a sound of char-char.

Preventive measures against lame fever

Every year all animals from 4 months to 3 years should get a lame fever vaccine.

To protect animals from lameness fever, do regular cleaning of the animal house.

Keep disease-affected animals separate from healthy animals.

Moong has a special place in pulse crops. But many times due to the outbreak of sucking insects, there is a huge loss to the moong crop.

Thrips: These insects harm the crop by sucking the sap from the leaves. Affected leaves tend to curl upwards. As the infestation increases, the plants turn yellow and become weak and the growth of the plants stops.

Control: To control infestation as soon as an infestation is observed spray, Lamnova (Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9% SC) @ 250 ml per acre or Profenova Super (Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4 % EC) @ 400 ml per acre in 150-200 litres of water.

Aphid: This insect lives in the group and due to this it causes more damage to the crop in less time. These insects suck the sap of tender stems, leaves, flowers and pods of plants. As a result, less flowers emerge in the plants and grains are not formed in the pods.

Control: To control aphids, use 5-6 yellow sticky traps per acre in the field. Along with this, spray Thianova 25 (Thiamethoxam 25 %WG) @ 100 gm per acre, and Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml per acre in 150-200 litres of water.

Due to the lack of nutrients in the soil, the proper development of plants is not possible. That’s why the use of manure and fertilizers should be balanced so that the crop can get all kinds of essential nutrients in sufficient quantities.

Potash is an essential nutrient

Potash is necessary for the growth and development of plants.

Potash helps in protecting the crops from weather adversities like drought, hailstorms and insect-disease etc.

Potash protects crops from uprooting by proper growth of roots. With the use of potash, the cell walls of the plants become thick and the stem grows in the layers of the cell, as a result of which the crop is protected from falling.

The crops which get full amounts of potassium require relatively less water to give the desired yield, the use of this light potassium improves the water use efficiency of the crop.

Potash is the most important element which enhances the quality of crops.

Earthworms are considered a friend of farmers. It makes a significant contribution in the form of land reform. Earthworm eats garbage/soil equal to their own weight daily and makes it granular fertilizer like soil. A species called ‘Asafoetida’ is suitable for making manure.

Method of preparation of vermi bed:

Today’s heifers are tomorrow’s milch animals, so proper calf rearing and management are the basis of the success of any dairy development.

Immediately after the birth of a calf/heifer, their nose and mouth should be cleaned.

Gently massage the chest of the newborn so that he can breathe easily.

Put two fingers inside the mouth and keep them on the tongue, which will help the newborn to start drinking milk.

New born calf/heifer should be kept in a safe environment.

Within half an hour of birth, feed the newborn with their mother milk

mothers first milk is an invaluable gift of nature for newborn animals, it contains 4-5 times more protein than whole milk, 10 times vitamin A and a sufficient amount of minerals which increases immunity in the newborn.

anthelmintic should be given during the third week, and then at the age of third and sixth months.

From the second week onwards, the newborn should be fed with good quality dry grass and baby food.

The most important thing for soil testing is to collect the right soil sample. For sampling, note that before sampling, the growth of the crop taken in the field has been the same, and the same fertilizers have been used in them.

Sample Collection Method-

Make a mark at 10-15 places by moving in a zig-zag manner in the field where the sample is to be taken so that all parts of the field can be included in it.

Remove grass, straw, garbage etc. from the upper surface at the selected places.

In all these places dig the pit 15 cm (6-9 inch) deep “V” shape. After cleaning the pit, 2 cm from top to bottom on one side with the hoof, Take out the layer of thick soil and put it in a clean bucket or tray.

Mix the entire soil collected by hand and make a round heap by putting it on a clean cloth. Divide the pile made into four equal parts and remove two piles. Now mix the soil of the remaining two heaps well again and make round heaps. Repeat this process until 500 grams of soil are left.

Place the dry soil sample in a clean plastic bag and put it in a cloth bag. Tie a notice sheet with the sample on which all the information is written inside a plastic bag and outside a cloth bag.

For such important information related to the agriculture sector and farmers, do read Gramophone articles daily. If you liked today’s information then don’t forget to share.

For chemical management of weeds, spray Cleen Super (Pendimethalin 38.7%.CS) @ 700 ml per acre mixed with 150 – 200 litres of clean water within 72 hours of sowing.

In the standing crop of moong, when weeds like wild Amaranthus viridis, Euphorbia Spp. are at 2-3 leaf stage, then spray WeedBlock (Imazethapyr 10% SL+Surfactant) @ 300 ml per acre 10-15 days after sowing.

For such important information related to the agriculture sector and farmers, do read Gramophone articles daily. If you liked today’s information then don’t forget to share.

Black mold is the most important post-harvest disease in the summer season. This disease is common wherever onion and garlic are stored.

Symptoms:

Prevention:

Before storing garlic, clean and dry the cloves thoroughly.

Keep only well-matured, firm and healthy tubers for storage.

The place of storage should be moisture free and well-ventilated.

Tubers should not be piled in the storage area. Apart from this, tie the tubers in bunches with leaves and hang them on the ropes. Also, keep it filled in bamboo baskets.

Rotten tubers should be removed from time to time.

For such important information related to the agriculture sector and farmers, do read Gramophone articles daily. If you liked today’s information then don’t forget to share.

Instead of burning the crop residues, after ploughing these crop residues with the help of a rotavator, apply water, due to which the crop residues mix with the soil. Mixing crop residues in the field gives many benefits along with increasing the fertility of the land.

Benefits of mixing crop residues in the field

Farmers can take advantage of organic farming by mixing crop residues in the field with the help of rotavator.

Biodiversity is maintained by mixing crop residues in the field itself. The beneficial insects present in the ground eat and destroy the harmful insects. The amount of organic matter in the soil increases, due to which crop production is more.

By mixing the residues of pulse crops in the soil, the amount of nitrogen increases, which also increases crop production.

Instead of burning the crop residue, the farmers will make fodder for their animals by keeping it as straw, on the one hand, they can also increase their income by selling the extra straw.

How to manage crop residue

Crop residues can be collected for animal feed or industrial management.

Paddy straw can be used for animal feed by treating it with urea/calcium hydroxide.

In the field with the help of straw belling machines, crop residues can be made into blocks and stored in less space, which can be used as animal feed.

By running a reaper machine on wheat straw we can make chaff.

The use of crop residues is also helpful in mushroom cultivation.

For such important information related to the agriculture sector and farmers, do read Gramophone articles daily. If you liked today’s information then don’t forget to share.

Management: To control pests as soon as an infestation is visible, spray Thianova 25 (Thiamethoxam 25 %WG) @ 40 gm per acre or Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml per acre

Management: All the affected parts of the plants should be pruned to control this pest. In case of an increase in infestation spray Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml or Profenova Super (Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4 % EC) @ 2 ml per litre of water.

Management: To control it as soon as the infestation appears spray, Tafgor (Dimethoate 30% EC) @ 594 ml per acre or Media (Imidacloprid 17.80 % SL) @ 20 ml/ acre.

For such important information related to the agriculture sector and farmers, do read Gramophone articles daily. If you liked today’s information then don’t forget to like and share.