Changing weather effect on garlic and onion crop

09/11/2020Posted on
Changing weather effect on garlic and onion crop
  • As the weather is constantly changing, the onion and garlic crop is being affected a lot.
  • This causes the leaves in the onion and garlic crop to appear yellow and then the edges of the leaves to begin drying.
  • There is no even growth in the crop
  • Irregular spots appear on the leaves in the onion and garlic crop.
  • To solve all these problems and to protect crops in adverse weather conditions.  The use of the following products is very important. 
  • Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP@ 300 gram/acre or Thiophanate Methyl 70% W/W@ 300 gram/acre 
  • Use Seaweed@ 400 ml/acre or humic acid@ 100 gram/acre. 
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How to use Wheat samridhi Kit

08/11/2020Posted on
How to use Wheat samridhi Kit
  • Gramophone exclusive Wheat samridhi kit is used as a soil treatment.
  • The total volume of this kit is 2.2 kg which is enough for one acre
  • It can be used along with urea, DAP  with 50 kg of well-decomposed cow dung, or compost or dry soil.
  • It is necessary to have sufficient moisture in the field at the time of its use.
  • If you were not able to use this kit at the time of sowing, then it can be used as broadcasting in 20-25 days of sowing.
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Advantage of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria in bitter gourd

07/11/2020Posted on
Advantage of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria in bitter gourd
  • Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are helpful in providing phosphorus as well as micronutrients to the plant.
  • Encourages faster root growth for water and nutrient uptake.
  • PSB produces organic acids like malic, succinic, fumaric, citric, tartaric acid, and acetic acid which fastens the P2O5 uptake, maturity and increases yield.
  • Increase resistance towards diseases and drought tolerance due to rapid cell development in the plants.
  • Reduce 25 – 30% phosphatic fertilizer requirement.
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Mandi Bhaw: What is the price of vegetables and other grains in different mandis of MP?

07/11/2020Posted on

In Sendhwa Mandi of Badwani district under Indore division, the price of Cotton is running at Rs 5610 per quintal. Apart from this, the prices of vegetables like tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, ladyfinger, gourd, etc. in the same market are 950, 950, 1050, 1100, 1050,1050 per quintal respectively.

Apart from this, wheat in the Shujalpur Krishi Upaj mandi of Shajapur district under Ujjain division is Rs 1530 per quintal, Kanta gram Rs 4500 per quintal, Kabuli chana Rs 5000 per quintal, Mausami gram Rs 4650 per quintal, Green gram Rs 5000 per quintal and Lentil is Rs 5100 per quintal.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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Importance of Nitrogen Bacteria in Okra Crop

07/11/2020Posted on
Importance of Nitrogen Bacteria in Okra Crop
  • Azotobacter spp. is the free-living nitrogen-fixing aerobic bacterium
  • Play an important role to convert nitrogen in the simple form to provide plant
  • Available nitrogen used by okra, which reduces 20% to 25 % Nitrogenous fertilizer requirements for okra crop. 
  • Increase the germination percentage of okra crops.
  • Increase number & length of shoot and root.
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Marigold demand has made it a profitable crop

06/11/2020Posted on
Marigold demand has made it a profitable crop
  • Marigold crop has become a very popular crop due to it being a low-cost short duration crop.
  • As it’s easy to farm, it is being widely adopted. Marigold is found in two different colors, orange and yellow, it has two varieties (of different color and shape) – African marigold and French marigold.
  • Marigold is cultivated in almost every region. It is the most important flower crop. It is widely used in religious and social works.
  • Marigold is also cultivated to obtain carotene pigment which is used for the yellow color in various foods.
  • The oil obtained from marigold flowers is used in making perfumes and other cosmetics. It also has medicinal properties.
  • It is also grown as a defense shield between crops to reduce pest infestation in crops.
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Identification and control of Downy Mildew in Cucurbitaceae crops

05/11/2020Posted on
Identification and control of Downy Mildew in Cucurbitaceae crops
  • In Cucurbitaceous crops, the effect of this disease causes gray spots on the lower surface of the leaves.
  • Pale yellow spots are formed on the upper surface. This disease causes more damage to cucumber, gourds, and melons.
  • Along with this, on the leaves, a layer of brownish-black color is formed. If it rains in the summer season, this disease becomes very common.
  • For the control of this disease, Metalaxyl  4% + Mancozeb 64% WP @ 600 gram / acre or Sulfur 80% WDG @ 500 gram / acre or Tebuconazole 10% + Sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gram / acre
  • Spray Trichoderma viride @ 500 gram / acre or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gram as a biological treatment
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2000 rupees given in bank accounts of 5 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh

05/11/2020Posted on
2000 rupees given in bank accounts of 5 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh

On the lines of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, some state governments have also made plans to provide financial assistance to farmers. The Madhya Pradesh government has also started a similar scheme called “Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana” and under this scheme, 4000 rupees will be given in 2 installments to the beneficiary farmer families of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on November 2, sent a total of Rs 100 crore to 5 lakh farmers, leaving 19 districts having by-elections in the state under this scheme. Explain that this is the first installment of 2000 rupees given to farmer families under this scheme.

Source: Kisan Samadhan

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Crop Management in Pigeonpea at Flowering Stage

05/11/2020Posted on
Crop Management in Pigeonpea at Flowering Stage
  • This is an important time for pigeon pea farmers as this is the time of flower emergence.
  • In such a situation, farmers can get good yield with a little bit of effort. In the time of flowering, light irrigation should be done in the pigeon pea.
  • Also one of the reasons for the flower drop in pigeon pea is the attack of thrips, which is very important to control on time.
  • Simultaneously, if a stressful situation arises in the pigeon pea crop, spray homobrassinolide @ 100 ml/acre to prevent it.
  •  For control of thrips use Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml / acre or lambda cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml / acre or fipronil 40% + imidacloprid 40% WG @ 40 gram  / acre or thiamanthoxam 12.6% + lambda cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @   80 ml / acre or spinoseed at 45% SC @ 60 ml / acre.
  • Spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 250 gram/acre as biological treatment.
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How to use Gram samridhi Kit

04/11/2020Posted on
How to use Gram samridhi Kit
  • Gramophone exclusive gram samridhi kit is used as a soil treatment.
  • The total volume of this kit is 4.5 kg which is enough for one acre.
  • It can be used along with urea, DAP, or Potash with 50 kg of well-decomposed cow dung, or compost or dry soil.
  • It is necessary to have sufficient moisture in the field at the time of its use.
  • If you were not able to use this kit at the time of sowing, then it can be used as broadcasting in 15-20 days of sowing.
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