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Importance of potassium in increasing the production of crops

16/09/2022 Friday September 16th, 2022

Potassium is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development. Potassium helps to protect the crops from drought, frost and pest disease etc. Crops which get the full amount of potassium require relatively less water to produce them, thus the use of potassium improves the water-use efficiency of the crop. Potassium is the most important factor in improving the quality of crops. It is also very necessary for the development of grain in crops. Potassium is required from the early stage in the crop. This allows full development of the stem so that the plant does not drop. Yellowing of the lower leaves of the crops from the edge is a symptom of deficiency of potassium, this problem does not come with the use of potassium. And the growth of the crop is good, potassium increases the quality of production, the brightness of the grains, the size, taste and color of the grains also increases due to potassium. The use of potash is very important at the time of land preparation as per the requirement of the crop. Can also be used as a spray in crops, 00:00:50 @ 5 gm per liter of water.

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Symptoms and prevention measures of mosaic virus in Cucurbit crops

15/09/2022 Tuesday September 13th, 2022

The spread of Mosaic Virus in Cucurbit crops is through aphids and mechanical devices. The symptoms of which can be seen as a distorted mixed spots of dark green and yellow color on the leaves. This causes the leaves to become thin and wrinkled. And reducing the size of the leaves, shrinking of the leaves and turning of the edges are the main symptoms of this disease.

preventive measures

For biological treatment, spray Brigade B @ 1 kg + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre, @ 150 to 200 liters of water.
To control Aphid, take a spray of Admire @ 14 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 Ltr of water.

After 2 days, take a spray of privintal BV @ 100 gm/acre @ 150 to 200 ltr of water.

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Nutrient management in Kharif onion crop at 40-45 days of transplanting

14/09/2022 Tuesday September 13th, 2022

In onion crops, apart from the main nutrients, micronutrients are also required for plant growth as well as for tuber development. It also increases immunity against pests and diseases. Due to lack of these nutrients in the soil, it starts showing symptoms of its deficiency on the crop.

Nutrient Management – For good growth and development as well as increase Bulb size in onion crop, Use Urea @ 30 kg + Agromin (Zinc 5% + Iron 2% + Manganese 1% + Boron 1% + Copper = 0.5%) @ 5 kg + coromandel Zinc Sulphate @ 5 kg per acre.

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Symptoms and control measures of Alternaria leaf spot disease in Cabbage crop

13/09/2022 Monday September 25th, 2023

Alternaria leaf spot is a common foliar disease of brassicaceae family’s crops “cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli ” etc. Symptoms of this disease are usually first seen on older, lower leaves. Due to this, small, dark colored spots appear on the stem and leaves of the crops, which together form circular lesions. The lesions are visible from both sides of the leaf and the necrotic lesions burst easily. Apart from the leaves, symptoms also appear on the flowers of cauliflower and broccoli.

Control measures

For biological control, take a spray of Monas-curb @ 500 gm + Combat @ 500 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 Ltr of water.

For control of this disease, spray Buonus @ 240 ml + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

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How to reduce the use of chemical pesticides in crops

11/09/2022 Sunday September 11th, 2022

Pheromone Trap – In pheromone trap, artificial rubber lure (septa) is applied to attract male adult insects of different species. It contains chemicals to attract males of the same species. The attracted male Insect dies after getting trapped in a plastic bag attached to the trap. The use of pheromone traps is the only method of non-chemical elimination of caterpillars.

Organic insecticides – organic insecticides are based on a variety of natural substances, which control various types of microorganisms, insects and caterpillars. Some of these include, neem, acacia, cilantro, datura seeds and leaves, Eucalyptus, lantana, tobacco, and indian beech leaves.

Bird Perch – Birds are very important in agriculture, each bird eats 40 to 50 caterpillars in an hour. Put 8 to 10 T shaped pegs in the fields . Which is 1.5 to 2 feet high from the crop.

Trap crop – Trap crop emits a special smell which attracts insects to that crop. For example, a suwa has such an odor that it attracts leaf-eating caterpillars and moths, due to which the insects come on the suwa and the main crop is saved, for this, put 12 lines of main crop and 2 lines of suwa.

Ladybird Beetle – This is a beneficial insect. It is also called farmer and friend of crop. An adult ladybug can consume hundreds of aphids a day and thousands in its lifetime.

Sticky trap – To report pest infestation, install yellow sticky trap and blue sticky trap @ 8 -10 per acre in the field. This will indicate the pest outbreak, on the basis of which insecticides can be adopted to save the crop from Sucking pests (Aphids, Thrips, Jassids, White fly) infestation.

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Why do onion plants show tip burn problems?

10/09/2022 Friday September 9th, 2022

Onion is an important commercial crop grown in India. The problem of tip burn in onion crops mainly appears at the time of crop development when the crop is close to the mature stage then the process of tip burning can be natural, but in young plants, tip burn can happen due to many reasons. Possible causes include a lack of important nutrients in the soil, fungal infections, or sucking insects such as thrips, etc.
Apart from this, Heavy wind, excessive sunlight, excess salt in the soil and other environmental factors can also burn onion tops

Control Measures

For biological control, spray Brigade B (Bavaria bassiana 1.15% WP) @ 1 kg/acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.
To control this pest, Spray Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 60 ml or Jump (Fipronil 80% WG) @ 30 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml, per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

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Maize crop will be ruined by fall armyworm, save it soon

09/09/2022 Friday September 9th, 2022

This pest attacks at all stages of maize. Generally it attacks the leaves of maize, but in case of severe infestation, it also starts harming the corn cob. The larvae attack the upper part of the plant or the soft leaves, small holes appear on the leaves of the affected plant.
Newborn larvae scrape and eat the leaves of the plant, causing white stripes to appear on the leaves. As the larva grows up, it completely eats the upper leaves of the plant. Apart from this, they also eat soft leaves by entering inside of the plant.

control measures

To control, spray Emanova (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG) @ 80 gm or Barazide (Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC) @ 600 ml + Silico Maxx @ 50 ml, @ 150 to 200 liters of water per acre.

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How to manage thrips in onion crop

08/09/2022 Thursday September 8th, 2022

Thrips are small and soft-bodied insects and can be found on the upper surface of leaves but usually on the lower surface of leaves.
With their sharp mouthparts, they suck the sap of the leaves, which causes the leaves to turn brown on the edges.
The affected plant appears dry and the leaf becomes discoloured and curls upwards. This insect is the cause of Jalebi disease in onion crops.
For the control of thrips it is necessary to use different chemicals for every spray.

Control Measures

For biological control, spray Brigade B (Bavaria bassiana 1.15% WP) @ 1 kg/acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.
To control this pest, Spray Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 60 ml or Jump (Fipronil 80% WG) @ 30 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml, per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

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Symptoms and control measures for mite damage in chilli crops

07/09/2022 Wednesday September 7th, 2022

Symptoms of damage

Mite infestation becomes more in September. Due to the infestation of this pest, the yield is greatly affected. These are very tiny insects that suck the sap from the lower surface of the leaves, causing the leaves to turn downwards (like an inverted boat). Due to sucking of sap from the leaves, white to yellow spots appear on the surface of the leaves. As the infection progresses, the leaves first appear silver in color and later these leaves fall.

Control measures

For biological treatment, spray Brigade B @ 1 kg + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre, @ 150 to 200 liters of water.
For chemical control, take a spray of Oberon (Spiromesifen 22.90% SC) @ 160 ml or Omite (propargite 57% EC) @ 600 ml + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre

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What were the prices of fruits and crops on september 6 in different mandis of the country?

06/09/2022 Monday September 5th, 2022

What are the Prices of Fruits and Crops in different cities of the country?
City	Commodity	Min Price (In Kg)	Max Price (In Kg)
Guwahati	Onion	11	–
Guwahati	Onion	14	–
Guwahati	Onion	18	–
Guwahati	Onion	19	–
Guwahati	Onion	11	–
Guwahati	Onion	13	–
Guwahati	Onion	17	–
Guwahati	Onion	18	–
Guwahati	Onion	15	–
Guwahati	Onion	16	–
Guwahati	Onion	22	–
Guwahati	Onion	23	–
Guwahati	Garlic	15	20
Guwahati	Garlic	20	25
Guwahati	Garlic	25	32
Guwahati	Garlic	35	38
Guwahati	Garlic	15	20
Guwahati	Garlic	20	25
Guwahati	Garlic	25	32
Guwahati	Garlic	35	40
Lucknow	Pumpkin	22	–
Lucknow	Cabbage	25	30
Lucknow	Capsicum	45	55
Lucknow	Green Chilli	40	–
Lucknow	Lady Finger	45	–
Lucknow	Lemon	20	–
Lucknow	Cucumber	25	–
Lucknow	Ginger	24	30
Lucknow	Carrot	30	–
Lucknow	Mosambi	32	34
Lucknow	Potato	16	17
Lucknow	Onion	9	10
Lucknow	Onion	11	13
Lucknow	Onion	15	–
Lucknow	Garlic	20	25
Lucknow	Garlic	30	40
Lucknow	Garlic	45	50
Lucknow	Pineapple	30	32
Lucknow	Coconut Green	44	45

preventive measures

For biological treatment, spray Brigade B @ 1 kg + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre, @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

To control Aphid, take a spray of Admire @ 14 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 Ltr of water.

After 2 days, take a spray of privintal BV @ 100 gm/acre @ 150 to 200 ltr of water.

In onion crops, apart from the main nutrients, micronutrients are also required for plant growth as well as for tuber development. It also increases immunity against pests and diseases. Due to lack of these nutrients in the soil, it starts showing symptoms of its deficiency on the crop.

Nutrient Management – For good growth and development as well as increase Bulb size in onion crop, Use Urea @ 30 kg + Agromin (Zinc 5% + Iron 2% + Manganese 1% + Boron 1% + Copper = 0.5%) @ 5 kg + coromandel Zinc Sulphate @ 5 kg per acre.

Control measures

For biological control, take a spray of Monas-curb @ 500 gm + Combat @ 500 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 Ltr of water.

For control of this disease, spray Buonus @ 240 ml + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

Organic insecticides – organic insecticides are based on a variety of natural substances, which control various types of microorganisms, insects and caterpillars. Some of these include, neem, acacia, cilantro, datura seeds and leaves, Eucalyptus, lantana, tobacco, and indian beech leaves.

Bird Perch – Birds are very important in agriculture, each bird eats 40 to 50 caterpillars in an hour. Put 8 to 10 T shaped pegs in the fields . Which is 1.5 to 2 feet high from the crop.

Trap crop – Trap crop emits a special smell which attracts insects to that crop. For example, a suwa has such an odor that it attracts leaf-eating caterpillars and moths, due to which the insects come on the suwa and the main crop is saved, for this, put 12 lines of main crop and 2 lines of suwa.

Ladybird Beetle – This is a beneficial insect. It is also called farmer and friend of crop. An adult ladybug can consume hundreds of aphids a day and thousands in its lifetime.

Sticky trap – To report pest infestation, install yellow sticky trap and blue sticky trap @ 8 -10 per acre in the field. This will indicate the pest outbreak, on the basis of which insecticides can be adopted to save the crop from Sucking pests (Aphids, Thrips, Jassids, White fly) infestation.

Apart from this, Heavy wind, excessive sunlight, excess salt in the soil and other environmental factors can also burn onion tops

Control Measures

For biological control, spray Brigade B (Bavaria bassiana 1.15% WP) @ 1 kg/acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.

To control this pest, Spray Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 60 ml or Jump (Fipronil 80% WG) @ 30 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml, per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

This pest attacks at all stages of maize. Generally it attacks the leaves of maize, but in case of severe infestation, it also starts harming the corn cob. The larvae attack the upper part of the plant or the soft leaves, small holes appear on the leaves of the affected plant.

Newborn larvae scrape and eat the leaves of the plant, causing white stripes to appear on the leaves. As the larva grows up, it completely eats the upper leaves of the plant. Apart from this, they also eat soft leaves by entering inside of the plant.

control measures

To control, spray Emanova (Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG) @ 80 gm or Barazide (Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC) @ 600 ml + Silico Maxx @ 50 ml, @ 150 to 200 liters of water per acre.

Thrips are small and soft-bodied insects and can be found on the upper surface of leaves but usually on the lower surface of leaves.

With their sharp mouthparts, they suck the sap of the leaves, which causes the leaves to turn brown on the edges.

The affected plant appears dry and the leaf becomes discoloured and curls upwards. This insect is the cause of Jalebi disease in onion crops.

For the control of thrips it is necessary to use different chemicals for every spray.

Control Measures

For biological control, spray Brigade B (Bavaria bassiana 1.15% WP) @ 1 kg/acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.

To control this pest, Spray Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 60 ml or Jump (Fipronil 80% WG) @ 30 gm + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%) @ 300 ml, per acre @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

Symptoms of damage

Control measures

For biological treatment, spray Brigade B @ 1 kg + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre, @ 150 to 200 liters of water.

For chemical control, take a spray of Oberon (Spiromesifen 22.90% SC) @ 160 ml or Omite (propargite 57% EC) @ 600 ml + silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre

What are the Prices of Fruits and Crops in different cities of the country?

City

Commodity

Min Price (In Kg)

Max Price (In Kg)

Guwahati

Onion

11

–

Guwahati

Onion

14

–

Guwahati

Onion

18

–

Guwahati

Onion

19

–

Guwahati

Onion

11

–

Guwahati

Onion

13

–

Guwahati

Onion

17

–

Guwahati

Onion

18

–

Guwahati

Onion

15

–

Guwahati

Onion

16

–

Guwahati

Onion