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Essential activities to be done 10-20 days after sowing in watermelon

02/02/2022 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022

In watermelon crops after germination, for good root and plant development, nutritional management is as important as plant protection. The crop can be protected by using the following products between 10 -20 days after sowing.
Fertilizer Management – For vegetative growth and development of plants 10-15 days after sowing, add Urea 75 kg + Micronutrient mixture (Agromin) 5 kg + Sulphur (Cosavet fertis) – 5 kg/ acre in the soil.
Spraying Management – After 15-20 days of sowing, spray Imidacloprid 40% + Fipronil 40% WG 40 gm + Chlorothalonil 75% WP @ 400 gm / acre in water for the management of sucking pests and fungal diseases.
Humic acid (Maxxroot) can be mixed with 100 gm of the suitable mixture, it helps the plant for better root growth.
If weeds are more visible in 10 -25 days after sowing, weedicide Propaquizafop 10% EC can be sprayed @ 400 ml per acre.
If Gramophone Special Sumridhi Kit has not been used at the time of sowing, then at this time also you can get good benefits by using it.

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Management of aphids and jassids in watermelon crop

01/02/2022 Tuesday February 1st, 2022

Aphids and jassids are small soft-bodied insects that can be yellow, brown, green or black in colour.
They usually form clusters on the corners of small leaves and twigs suck the sap from the plant and release sticky honeydew, which increases the chances of fungal diseases.
In severe infestations, leaves and twigs of the plant wither or turn yellow.
For proper management, spray Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.
As biological treatment use Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre.

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Know the necessary recommendations 25 days after transplanting onion seedlings

01/02/2022 Tuesday February 1st, 2022

In India, onion is commonly cultivated in both Rabi and Kharif seasons. Mainly, at this time, rabi onion seedlings are being transplanted everywhere or have been planted somewhere. After 25 days of transplanting, farmers can adopt the following necessary recommendations –
For spray – To enhance the vegetative growth of the plant and prevent the outbreak of caterpillar and fungal diseases in the crop, Spray 19:19:19 (Gromor) 1 kg + Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% SC (Lamnova) 200 ml + Hexaconazole 5% SC Spray (Novacone) 400 ml per acre.
Silicon-based sticker Chipko (Silico Max) 5 ml per 15-litre tank can be added to each spray.
Soil Application – Apply Urea @ 30 kg + Micronutrient Mixture (Agromin) 5 kg + Zinc Sulphate (Gromor) @ 5 kg per acre in the soil. Urea provides nitrogen to plants which help in increasing vegetative growth, Mixgrow fulfils the deficiency of micronutrients in crops and Zinc Sulphate increases the growth and vigour of plants.

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Leaf miner outbreak in tomato crop, know control method

31/01/2022 Sunday January 30th, 2022

Leaf miner insects are very small. They make tunnels by going inside the leaves. It causes a white line to appear on the leaves.
The adult insect is light yellow in colour and the tiny maggot insect is very small and yellow in colour without legs.
Insect infestation starts on the leaves. This insect makes spiral tunnels in the leaves
As the larva enters the leaf and begins to feed on the leaves, brown spiral formations appear on both sides of the leaves.
Plants affected by its infestation bear fewer fruits and the leaves fall prematurely.
Due to its attack, the photosynthesis activity of plants is affected.
To control this pest spray Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml/acre or Spinosad 45 % Sc 75 ml / acar or Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD @ 250 ml/acre.
As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.

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Reasons and solutions to the problem of leaf tip burning in onion crop

30/01/2022

At this time in the onion crop, the problem of burning the tip of the leaves is very common.
Burnt edges in onion leaves can also be caused by fungal borne disease, insects and deficiency of nutrients.
Attack of any type of fungus in the soil or leaves can cause this problem.
This problem can also occur if there is an attack of some kind of insect in the roots of the crop.
The deficiency of nitrogen or any important nutrient in the onion crop can also cause problems of the burning of leaves edges, it is beneficial to use the following products to prevent it.
For prevention of fungal disease use Kitazin 48% EC @ 200 ml /acre or Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP@ 300 gm/acre.
For prevention of insects, spray Fipronil 5% SC 400 ml/acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% Ec 250 ml/acre or Fipronil 40 % + Imidacloprid 40 % WG@ 80 gm/acre .
For nutrient supply use seaweed extract @ 400 ml /acre or humic acid@ 100 gm/acre.

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A problem of pod borer in pea and gram crop

30/01/2022 Sunday January 30th, 2022

Pod borer is a major pest of the pea and gram crop which causes heavy damage to the crop.
Its caterpillar is dark in colour, which later becomes dark brown, this insect damages the crop from the time of flowering till the harvest.
This insect makes a hole in the pod and makes the pod hollow by eating its grains inside.
To control this, spray Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm/acre or Flubendiamide 39.35% SC @ 50 ml or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre.
Spray Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre as biological treatment.

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Infestation of sucking pests in okra crop

25/01/2022 Tuesday January 25th, 2022

In the bhindi crop, the attack of sucking insects such as aphids, jassids, whitefly, mites etc. is commonly seen.
Both the nymphs and adults of all these sucking insects, suck the sap from the soft parts of the plants, flowers and leaves of the okra crop. Due to this, the growth of plants stops, the leaves wither and turn yellow, if there is more attack then the leaves also fall.
These insects also secrete a sticky substance on the infected part, which can increase fungal infection and also hinder photosynthesis.
Out of these, the whitefly is a vector of yellow vein mosaic virus disease of okra.
For Aphid/ jassid management use Acephate 50 %+ Imidacloprid 1.8 % SP @ 400 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml/acre.
For white fly management use Diafenthiuron 50 % WP @ 250 gm or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm/acre.

With the sowing of the crop, connect your farm with the My Farm section of Gramophone app and keep on getting the exact advice and solutions related to smart agriculture throughout the crop cycle. Share this article with your friends with the share button below.

How to protect your crop from diseases and pests in changing weather

24/01/2022 Monday January 24th, 2022

This month, there has been a fluctuating temperature due to rain or fog at some places, due to which the risk of diseases and pests increases on the crops, which is harmful to the quality of the produce. In such a situation, if the farmers take care of some things, then they can avoid losses.
Due to the change in weather, the risk of aphids in mustard crops often increases. To control it, spray Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 50 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.
For the control of pod borer in gram crop, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre. With this, pheromone traps can be installed in the fields according to 10 traps per acre.
In Cole crops, during this season, there is a high probability of an outbreak of diamondback moth pests. In such a situation, to monitor the crop, install pheromone traps in the fields @ 10 traps per acre. For chemical control, spraying of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml per acre can be done.
At present, spraying of Kasugamycin 5% + Copper oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre in wheat protects the crop from exposure to loose smut and other fungal diseases.

Precautions to be taken while storing Kharif Onion

24/01/2022 Monday January 24th, 2022

Onion is in demand throughout the year. Hence, storage of onion tubers is essential for the supply of the whole year. In our country, 30-40 percent of onions get rotten due to inadequate storage facilities and unseasonal rains.
Most of the farmers store Rabi onions only because Rabi onions have better storage capacity as compared to Kharif and late Kharif onions.
The plants should be dried in the field till the leaves turn yellow and the neck becomes thin, then dried in shade with adequate ventilation. Drying in the shade protects the tubers from the harsh rays of the sun, improves the colour and dries the outer surface.
Sometimes the tuber gets wound with a spade or shovel. While sorting the tubers, separate the stained tubers. Later, by causing rot from these bad tubers, other tubers also start rotting.
For good storage of onions, 50 kg jute/sackcloth/plastic mesh bags or plastic/wooden baskets should be used.
Onion after packing should be kept in the storage room up to 5 feet in height so that it is easy to remove.
The temperature of the warehouses for good storage is 30-35˚C and the relative humidity should be 65-70%.

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Azolla, a nutritious aquatic fodder for livestock

23/01/2022 Sunday January 23rd, 2022

Animal husbandry plays an important role in our country’s economy. The size of the farmer’s holding is getting smaller day by day and the farmers are finding themselves unable to cultivate green fodder even after wanting it. This is the reason that in the country, the availability of green fodder is becoming very less.
In such a situation, Azolla is a good option in the form of green fodder for animals.
Like growing green fodder crops, fertile land is not required to grow Azolla. It can be grown as aquatic fodder by digging a pit in any type of land and filling it with water. If the land is sandy, then by laying a plastic sheet in the pit, Azolla can be grown by filling it with water.
Azolla is ideal fodder for cows, buffaloes, hens and goats.
By feeding Azolla, the milk production of lactating animals increases.
A hen which normally lays 150 eggs in a year, can give 180-190 eggs in a year by giving it to the Azolla diet.
Not only this, but Azolla has also proved beneficial in fish production.
Being a good quality, digestible and abundant protein source, Azolla is no less than a boon to the farmers.

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In watermelon crops after germination, for good root and plant development, nutritional management is as important as plant protection. The crop can be protected by using the following products between 10 -20 days after sowing.

Fertilizer Management – For vegetative growth and development of plants 10-15 days after sowing, add Urea 75 kg + Micronutrient mixture (Agromin) 5 kg + Sulphur (Cosavet fertis) – 5 kg/ acre in the soil.

Spraying Management – After 15-20 days of sowing, spray Imidacloprid 40% + Fipronil 40% WG 40 gm + Chlorothalonil 75% WP @ 400 gm / acre in water for the management of sucking pests and fungal diseases.

Humic acid (Maxxroot) can be mixed with 100 gm of the suitable mixture, it helps the plant for better root growth.

If weeds are more visible in 10 -25 days after sowing, weedicide Propaquizafop 10% EC can be sprayed @ 400 ml per acre.

If Gramophone Special Sumridhi Kit has not been used at the time of sowing, then at this time also you can get good benefits by using it.

Aphids and jassids are small soft-bodied insects that can be yellow, brown, green or black in colour.

They usually form clusters on the corners of small leaves and twigs suck the sap from the plant and release sticky honeydew, which increases the chances of fungal diseases.

In severe infestations, leaves and twigs of the plant wither or turn yellow.

For proper management, spray Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.

As biological treatment use Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre.

In India, onion is commonly cultivated in both Rabi and Kharif seasons. Mainly, at this time, rabi onion seedlings are being transplanted everywhere or have been planted somewhere. After 25 days of transplanting, farmers can adopt the following necessary recommendations –

For spray – To enhance the vegetative growth of the plant and prevent the outbreak of caterpillar and fungal diseases in the crop, Spray 19:19:19 (Gromor) 1 kg + Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% SC (Lamnova) 200 ml + Hexaconazole 5% SC Spray (Novacone) 400 ml per acre.

Silicon-based sticker Chipko (Silico Max) 5 ml per 15-litre tank can be added to each spray.

Leaf miner insects are very small. They make tunnels by going inside the leaves. It causes a white line to appear on the leaves.

The adult insect is light yellow in colour and the tiny maggot insect is very small and yellow in colour without legs.

Insect infestation starts on the leaves. This insect makes spiral tunnels in the leaves

As the larva enters the leaf and begins to feed on the leaves, brown spiral formations appear on both sides of the leaves.

Plants affected by its infestation bear fewer fruits and the leaves fall prematurely.

Due to its attack, the photosynthesis activity of plants is affected.

To control this pest spray Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml/acre or Spinosad 45 % Sc 75 ml / acar or Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD @ 250 ml/acre.

As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.

At this time in the onion crop, the problem of burning the tip of the leaves is very common.

Burnt edges in onion leaves can also be caused by fungal borne disease, insects and deficiency of nutrients.

Attack of any type of fungus in the soil or leaves can cause this problem.

This problem can also occur if there is an attack of some kind of insect in the roots of the crop.

The deficiency of nitrogen or any important nutrient in the onion crop can also cause problems of the burning of leaves edges, it is beneficial to use the following products to prevent it.

For prevention of fungal disease use Kitazin 48% EC @ 200 ml /acre or Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP@ 300 gm/acre.

For prevention of insects, spray Fipronil 5% SC 400 ml/acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% Ec 250 ml/acre or Fipronil 40 % + Imidacloprid 40 % WG@ 80 gm/acre .

For nutrient supply use seaweed extract @ 400 ml /acre or humic acid@ 100 gm/acre.

Pod borer is a major pest of the pea and gram crop which causes heavy damage to the crop.

Its caterpillar is dark in colour, which later becomes dark brown, this insect damages the crop from the time of flowering till the harvest.

This insect makes a hole in the pod and makes the pod hollow by eating its grains inside.

To control this, spray Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm/acre or Flubendiamide 39.35% SC @ 50 ml or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre.

Spray Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre as biological treatment.

In the bhindi crop, the attack of sucking insects such as aphids, jassids, whitefly, mites etc. is commonly seen.

Both the nymphs and adults of all these sucking insects, suck the sap from the soft parts of the plants, flowers and leaves of the okra crop. Due to this, the growth of plants stops, the leaves wither and turn yellow, if there is more attack then the leaves also fall.

These insects also secrete a sticky substance on the infected part, which can increase fungal infection and also hinder photosynthesis.

Out of these, the whitefly is a vector of yellow vein mosaic virus disease of okra.

For Aphid/ jassid management use Acephate 50 %+ Imidacloprid 1.8 % SP @ 400 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml/acre.

For white fly management use Diafenthiuron 50 % WP @ 250 gm or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm or Acetamiprid 20 % SP @ 100 gm/acre.

This month, there has been a fluctuating temperature due to rain or fog at some places, due to which the risk of diseases and pests increases on the crops, which is harmful to the quality of the produce. In such a situation, if the farmers take care of some things, then they can avoid losses.

Due to the change in weather, the risk of aphids in mustard crops often increases. To control it, spray Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 50 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.

For the control of pod borer in gram crop, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre. With this, pheromone traps can be installed in the fields according to 10 traps per acre.

At present, spraying of Kasugamycin 5% + Copper oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre in wheat protects the crop from exposure to loose smut and other fungal diseases.

Onion is in demand throughout the year. Hence, storage of onion tubers is essential for the supply of the whole year. In our country, 30-40 percent of onions get rotten due to inadequate storage facilities and unseasonal rains.

Most of the farmers store Rabi onions only because Rabi onions have better storage capacity as compared to Kharif and late Kharif onions.

The plants should be dried in the field till the leaves turn yellow and the neck becomes thin, then dried in shade with adequate ventilation. Drying in the shade protects the tubers from the harsh rays of the sun, improves the colour and dries the outer surface.

Sometimes the tuber gets wound with a spade or shovel. While sorting the tubers, separate the stained tubers. Later, by causing rot from these bad tubers, other tubers also start rotting.

For good storage of onions, 50 kg jute/sackcloth/plastic mesh bags or plastic/wooden baskets should be used.

Onion after packing should be kept in the storage room up to 5 feet in height so that it is easy to remove.

The temperature of the warehouses for good storage is 30-35˚C and the relative humidity should be 65-70%.

In such a situation, Azolla is a good option in the form of green fodder for animals.

Like growing green fodder crops, fertile land is not required to grow Azolla. It can be grown as aquatic fodder by digging a pit in any type of land and filling it with water. If the land is sandy, then by laying a plastic sheet in the pit, Azolla can be grown by filling it with water.

Azolla is ideal fodder for cows, buffaloes, hens and goats.

By feeding Azolla, the milk production of lactating animals increases.

A hen which normally lays 150 eggs in a year, can give 180-190 eggs in a year by giving it to the Azolla diet.

Not only this, but Azolla has also proved beneficial in fish production.

Being a good quality, digestible and abundant protein source, Azolla is no less than a boon to the farmers.