How is Matka Khad prepared and what are its benefits

08/02/2021Posted on
How is Matka Khad prepared and what are its benefits
  • Nadep method, vermicompost ,Bio gas etc. are some methods of composting, in the same way matka manure is a common and simple method of composting.
  • Fertilizer made by this method is of good quality and is low cost.
  • To prepare it the following things are required: cow or buffalo urine, jaggery, a matka, water and cow dung.
  • Put all these ingredients together in a pot and keep stirring with the help of a wood stick every 2-3 days.
  • This way matka compost gets prepared in 7 -10 days.
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What is the reason of yellowing of garlic and onion leaves

07/02/2021Posted on
What is the reason of yellowing of garlic and onion leaves
  • Constantly changing weather is causing the garlic and onion crop to face a lot of problems.
  • The problem of yellowing is quite visible in the garlic and onion crop due to which there is a huge impact on their growth and development.
  • The yellowness of garlic and onion  can also be caused by fungal and insect borne and nutritional problems.
  • If it is causes by fungus, use Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gram/acre or Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP @ 300 gram/acre 
  • If it is because of nutritional problem, use Seaweed@ 400 ml/acre or Humic acid@ 100 gram/acre 
  • If it is due to insect, use Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4% EC@ 400 ml/acre or Fipronil 40 % + Imidacloprid 40 % WG@ 80 gram/acre. 
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Importance of Boron for Watermelon

07/02/2021Posted on
Importance of Boron for Watermelon
  • The watermelon crop requires 16 nutrients mainly. In which boron is the most essential nutrient in a group of micronutrients 
  • Boron does not allow the roots of watermelon  plants to deform and maintains the growth of the roots continuously.
  • Deficiency of boron distorts the shape of leaves, and the formation of fruits is reduced.
  • The growth of leaf and stem is very less and the fruit of watermelon starts bursting.
  • Boron nutrient supply can be done  by spraying, through drip or by adding pre-sowing soil treatment. 
  • So use boron after the soil testing . Keep in mind that excess of boron also has toxic effects on the plant.
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You will get many benefits from the use of cow urine in farming

06/02/2021Posted on
benefits from the use of cow urine in farming
  • Cow urine is like a nectar for crops and soil.
  • There is no smell of any kind in insecticide that is prepared from urine.
  • Pests do not sit on crops or fruits after spraying.
  • Nitrogen content is found in urine, due to which urine increases the amount of nitrogen in plant root,
  • It helps in the growth of roots.
  • Its use increases the amount of micro beneficial bacteria in land . The natural form of the land remains.
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Benefits of organic farming

06/02/2021Posted on
Benefits of organic farming
  • Organic farming is very beneficial for farmers.
  • This increases the fertile capacity of the land.
  • Irrigation intervals increase because organic manure maintains moisture in soil for a long time.
  • Reducing dependence on chemical fertilizer reduces costs.
  • Increase in productivity of crops.
  • The market price of the products obtained from organic farming is higher, which increases the income of farmers.
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Symptoms and prevention of sawfly

05/02/2021Posted on
Symptoms and prevention of sawfly
  • In mustard crops there is a heavy attack of sawfly. 
  • It is black in color, which damages the leaves quickly, it consumes the leaves, making holes on the sides of the leaves.
  • This skeletonizes mustard leaves .
  • To prevent this, spray Profenofos 50% EC @ 500 ml/acre or Thiamethoxam 12.6% +  Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @ 80 ml/acre or  Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 50 ml/acre
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Damages of Blossom and rot in watermelon crop

05/02/2021Posted on
Damages of Blossom and rot in watermelon crop
  • In watermelon fruit sometimes deep rotten patches and a wrinkle-like structure is formed.
  • These are caused usually due to improper intervals of irrigation.
  • When the soil of the field becomes very dry, it fixes calcium in the soil, prohibiting the plants from absorbing it.
  • To prevent this, use calcium nitrate @ 10 kg/acre.
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Government launches Govardhan integrated portal, cattle owners will be benefited

05/02/2021Posted on
Government launches Govardhan integrated portal, cattle owners will be benefited

Union Water Power Ministry has launched an integrated portal under the Govardhan Yojana launched in the year 2018. The objective of this scheme is to increase the income of cattle rearers by better management of cattle dung and other bio-wastes.

Under the second phase of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Govardhan Yojana is being adopted as the primary program. Under this, biogas and organic manure is also being made from cattle dung and other bio-wastes.

Source: Amar Ujala

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