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Know irrigation management and critical stages in potato crop

05/11/2024 Tuesday November 5th, 2024

In potato crops, giving little water at a time at short intervals is more beneficial for the yield.
First irrigation must be done after 10 days but within 20 days after transplanting. By doing this, germination will be faster and the number of tubers per plant increases, due to which the yield increases twice.
By applying the first irrigation on time, the manure applied in the field is used by the crops from the beginning as per the requirement.
The time of two irrigation seeds can be increased or decreased depending on the soil condition of the field and experience. However, do not keep more than a 20 days gap between two irrigations.
Stop irrigation 10 days before digging. By doing this, the tubers will come out clean during digging. Keep in mind, give water only till half the farrow in each irrigation.
Water management is very important in certain stages of growth (critical stages)-

1) Emergence Stage

2) Tuber set Stage

3) Tuber growth stage

4) Final crop Stage

5) Pre-harvest irrigation Stage.

Damage to soil due to burning in stubble field

04/11/2024 Monday November 4th, 2024

Burning the stubble causes a lot of damage to the environment and increases pollution
Due to burning of crop waste, beneficial microorganisms found in the farm are destroyed.
This reduces crop yields and reduces soil fertility.
Due to burning of straw, there is emission of gases like methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide etc. in the atmosphere. Due to which there is fog in the atmosphere
Structure of organic materials in the soil is disturbed due to burning of stubble.

Control of brown plant hopper in paddy crop

03/11/2024 Monday November 4th, 2024

Brown plant hopper will cause heavy loss in paddy crop

The nymph and adult of this insect, which ranges from brown to white in colour, lives near the base of the stem of the plant and causes damage to the plant.
Eggs are laid by the adult near the main vein of the leaves.
The shape of the egg is semilunar and the colour of the nymph is white to light brown.
The damage done by the planthopper is seen as yellowing of the plant.
Brown planthoppers suck the sap of the plant. Due to this, the crop dries in a circle, which is known as hopper burn.
For its control spray THIAMETHOXAM 75%SG @ 60 gm/acre or BUPROFEZIN 15 % + ACEPHATE 35 % WP@ 500 Gram/acre.
As a biological treatment.use Bavaria Basiana @ 250 gm /acre.

Why, when and how to add mycorrhiza in the field

02/11/2024 Monday November 4th, 2024

Improve plant root growth and development.
Increase the uptake and mobilization of phosphate in all crops.
Increase and facilitate nutrient and translocation from the soil and root cuticle parenchyma to Xylem, Phloem, elements like nitrogen, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, zinc, boron, sulphur and molybdenum.
Effective in overcoming the stress conditions like drought, disease incidence and deficiency of nutrients.
Enhance product quality and increase the immune power of the crop.
Its supplement root hair in water absorption hence prevents reduction in crop relative water content of cells and helps to overcome drought.
Soil Treatment – Mix Premium mycorrhiza 2 kg per acre in 50 Kg of well-decomposed FYM/compost/vermicompost/field soil and incorporate in the soil before sowing/transplant.
Broadcast the above mixture in a standing crop 25-30 days after sowing.
Through drip irrigation – Use of Mycorrhiza as drip irrigation 25-30 days of sowing at the rate of 100 gram/acre in standing crop.

Know very important information before cultivating barley

31/10/2024 Tuesday October 29th, 2024

To get more production in barley cultivation, the most suitable time for sowing its seeds is from 15 October to 15 November. However, depending on the circumstances and supply of fodder, it can be sown even till the first week of December.
Delay in sowing due to low temperatures results in late germination. It should be sown in rows at a distance of 25 cm with a plough or seed drill.
The seeds should be sown at a depth of 4 to 5 cm. Weeds can be easily controlled in crops sown in rows. By treating the seeds before sowing with Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% (Karmanova) @ 2.5 grams per kg of seeds, germination is good and the crop remains free from seed-borne diseases.
For crops sown for fodder, 100 kg seeds should be sown per hectare. But for grains, only 80 kg seeds are required per hectare.

Know essential information before cultivating fenugreek

30/10/2024 Tuesday October 29th, 2024

Fenugreek can be cultivated in all types of soils provided there is a high amount of organic matter in the soil. However, it gives good results in well-drained sandy loam and sandy loamy soils. It can tolerate soil pH values of 5.3 to 8.2.
Regarding its seed rate, 12 kg seeds per acre should be used for sowing in a one-acre field.
To prepare the field, plough the field two to three times until the soil becomes loose and then level the land. When last ploughing, apply 10 to 15 tonnes of well-decomposed cow dung per acre. Prepare a 3×2 meter flat seedbed for sowing.

Pea aphid outbreak can cause huge losses, Know preventive measures

29/10/2024 Tuesday October 29th, 2024

Aphid is a small insect that sucks the sap of leaves and causes the leaves to shrink and turn yellow.
Later the leaves get stiff and hard and after some time it dries and fall.
In the aphis infested pea plant, the plant does not develop properly and appears diseased.
Management: – Imidacloprid 17.8% SL. @ 100 ml / acre or Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gram / acre, or Acephate 75% SP @ 300 gram / acre or Acetamiprid 20% SP @ 100 gm / acre for the control of sucking pests .
Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.

Prevention of Powdery Mildew in Pea crop

28/10/2024 Monday October 28th, 2024

The symptoms of this disease are first seen on the old leaves, later they appear on the other part of the plant.
The powder is deposited on both the surfaces of pea leaves.
After which powdery spots are formed on soft stems, pods, etc.
The white powder appears on the surface of the plant. The fruits either do not develop or remain underdeveloped.
Use resistant varieties like- Arka Ajit, PSM-5, Jawahar Pea- 4 JP-83, JRS-14,
Spray hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml / acre or sulfur 80% WDG @ 500 gram / acre or Tebuconazole 10% + sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gram / acre
Spraying of Trichoderma viride @ 500 gram/acre or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 grams as a biological treatment.

Problem and prevention of collar rot in chilli crops

27/10/2024 Friday October 25th, 2024

The outbreak of this disease occurs when there is strong sunlight after heavy rains. The fungus first infects the collar between the stem and the root, causing a white mold and black fungus to form on the collar around the soil. And the stem tissue becomes light brown and soft. And slowly it starts to fade. In favorable circumstances, it can affect other parts as well. It grows rapidly on plant tissue. Due to this disease the crop withers and dies.

Preventive measures

To control this disease, drenching the Monas Curb (Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm + Combat (Trichoderma Viride 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm per acre in the root zone .

Control of fungal diseases is necessary for the protection of crops

26/10/2024 Friday October 25th, 2024

To get good production from any crop, it is very important to control fungal diseases in the crop.
The basic mantra of ‘Precaution is Safety’ works in the prevention of fungal diseases.
It is very important to treat this disease before it starts spreading. That means it is very important to control it before sowing.
First of all, it is very important to treat the soil before sowing.
After soil treatment, it is very important to treat seeds with fungicide to protect the seeds from fungal diseases.
Spray fungicide 15-25 days after sowing so that the crop gets a good start and the roots develop well.
In case of severe infestation, keep spraying every 10 to 15 days.

In potato crops, giving little water at a time at short intervals is more beneficial for the yield.

First irrigation must be done after 10 days but within 20 days after transplanting. By doing this, germination will be faster and the number of tubers per plant increases, due to which the yield increases twice.

By applying the first irrigation on time, the manure applied in the field is used by the crops from the beginning as per the requirement.

The time of two irrigation seeds can be increased or decreased depending on the soil condition of the field and experience. However, do not keep more than a 20 days gap between two irrigations.

Stop irrigation 10 days before digging. By doing this, the tubers will come out clean during digging. Keep in mind, give water only till half the farrow in each irrigation.

Water management is very important in certain stages of growth (critical stages)-

1) Emergence Stage

2) Tuber set Stage

3) Tuber growth stage

4) Final crop Stage

5) Pre-harvest irrigation Stage.

Burning the stubble causes a lot of damage to the environment and increases pollution

Due to burning of crop waste, beneficial microorganisms found in the farm are destroyed.

This reduces crop yields and reduces soil fertility.

Due to burning of straw, there is emission of gases like methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide etc. in the atmosphere. Due to which there is fog in the atmosphere

Structure of organic materials in the soil is disturbed due to burning of stubble.

The nymph and adult of this insect, which ranges from brown to white in colour, lives near the base of the stem of the plant and causes damage to the plant.

Eggs are laid by the adult near the main vein of the leaves.

The shape of the egg is semilunar and the colour of the nymph is white to light brown.

The damage done by the planthopper is seen as yellowing of the plant.

Brown planthoppers suck the sap of the plant. Due to this, the crop dries in a circle, which is known as hopper burn.

For its control spray THIAMETHOXAM 75%SG @ 60 gm/acre or BUPROFEZIN 15 % + ACEPHATE 35 % WP@ 500 Gram/acre.

As a biological treatment.use Bavaria Basiana @ 250 gm /acre.

Improve plant root growth and development.

Increase the uptake and mobilization of phosphate in all crops.

Increase and facilitate nutrient and translocation from the soil and root cuticle parenchyma to Xylem, Phloem, elements like nitrogen, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, zinc, boron, sulphur and molybdenum.

Effective in overcoming the stress conditions like drought, disease incidence and deficiency of nutrients.

Enhance product quality and increase the immune power of the crop.

Its supplement root hair in water absorption hence prevents reduction in crop relative water content of cells and helps to overcome drought.

Soil Treatment – Mix Premium mycorrhiza 2 kg per acre in 50 Kg of well-decomposed FYM/compost/vermicompost/field soil and incorporate in the soil before sowing/transplant.

Broadcast the above mixture in a standing crop 25-30 days after sowing.

Through drip irrigation – Use of Mycorrhiza as drip irrigation 25-30 days of sowing at the rate of 100 gram/acre in standing crop.

To get more production in barley cultivation, the most suitable time for sowing its seeds is from 15 October to 15 November. However, depending on the circumstances and supply of fodder, it can be sown even till the first week of December.

Delay in sowing due to low temperatures results in late germination. It should be sown in rows at a distance of 25 cm with a plough or seed drill.

The seeds should be sown at a depth of 4 to 5 cm. Weeds can be easily controlled in crops sown in rows. By treating the seeds before sowing with Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% (Karmanova) @ 2.5 grams per kg of seeds, germination is good and the crop remains free from seed-borne diseases.

For crops sown for fodder, 100 kg seeds should be sown per hectare. But for grains, only 80 kg seeds are required per hectare.

Fenugreek can be cultivated in all types of soils provided there is a high amount of organic matter in the soil. However, it gives good results in well-drained sandy loam and sandy loamy soils. It can tolerate soil pH values of 5.3 to 8.2.

Regarding its seed rate, 12 kg seeds per acre should be used for sowing in a one-acre field.

To prepare the field, plough the field two to three times until the soil becomes loose and then level the land. When last ploughing, apply 10 to 15 tonnes of well-decomposed cow dung per acre. Prepare a 3×2 meter flat seedbed for sowing.

Aphid is a small insect that sucks the sap of leaves and causes the leaves to shrink and turn yellow.

Later the leaves get stiff and hard and after some time it dries and fall.

In the aphis infested pea plant, the plant does not develop properly and appears diseased.

Management: – Imidacloprid 17.8% SL. @ 100 ml / acre or Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gram / acre, or Acephate 75% SP @ 300 gram / acre or Acetamiprid 20% SP @ 100 gm / acre for the control of sucking pests .

Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.

The symptoms of this disease are first seen on the old leaves, later they appear on the other part of the plant.

The powder is deposited on both the surfaces of pea leaves.

After which powdery spots are formed on soft stems, pods, etc.

The white powder appears on the surface of the plant. The fruits either do not develop or remain underdeveloped.

Use resistant varieties like- Arka Ajit, PSM-5, Jawahar Pea- 4 JP-83, JRS-14,

Spray hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml / acre or sulfur 80% WDG @ 500 gram / acre or Tebuconazole 10% + sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gram / acre

Spraying of Trichoderma viride @ 500 gram/acre or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 grams as a biological treatment.

Preventive measures

To control this disease, drenching the Monas Curb (Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm + Combat (Trichoderma Viride 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm per acre in the root zone .

To get good production from any crop, it is very important to control fungal diseases in the crop.

The basic mantra of ‘Precaution is Safety’ works in the prevention of fungal diseases.

It is very important to treat this disease before it starts spreading. That means it is very important to control it before sowing.

First of all, it is very important to treat the soil before sowing.

After soil treatment, it is very important to treat seeds with fungicide to protect the seeds from fungal diseases.

Spray fungicide 15-25 days after sowing so that the crop gets a good start and the roots develop well.

In case of severe infestation, keep spraying every 10 to 15 days.