How to Control Stem Borer in Sweet Corn

20/05/2019Posted on
  • This is the major and more harmful insect of Sweet corn
  • Central shoot withers and leading to “dead heart”.
  • Larvae mines the midrib enter the stem and feeds on the internal tissues.
  • Boreholes are visible on the stem near the nodes.
  • Young larva crawls and feeds on tender folded leaves causing typical “shot hole” symptom.
  • Affected parts of the stem may show internally tunneling caterpillars. In the later stage, the plant becomes die.

Control

  • Mix any one of the following granular insecticides with sand to make up a total quantity of 50 kg and apply in the leaf whorls on the 20th day after sowing.
     Phorate 10% G 4 kg/acre or Fipronil 0.3% G 5 kg/acre on 15-20 day after sowing.
  • If granular insecticides are not used, spray any one of the following:
    • Bifenthrin 10% EC @ 200 ml /acre on the 20th day of sowing.
    • Fipronil 5% SC @ 500 ml/ acre on the 20 day after sowing.
    • Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP @ 400 gm/acre.

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Basis for selection of Cotton variety:-

19/05/2019Posted on

On the Basis of Soil Type:-

Light to Medium Soil:-  Neo (Rasi).

Heavy Soil:- Rch 659 BG II, Magna (Rasi), Moksha BG2 ( Aditya), Super Cot Bt-II (Prabhat).

On the basis of Irrigation source:-

Rainfed:- Jadoo (Kaveri), Moksha BG2 ( Aditya).

Semi-irrigated:-  Neo, Magna (Rasi), Moneymaker (Kaveri), Super Cot Bt-II (Prabhat).

Irrigated:-  Rch 659 BG II (Rasi), Jadoo (Kaveri).

On the Basis of Plant habit:-

  Erect:-  Jadoo (Kaveri), Moksha BG2 ( Aditya), Bhakti (Nuziveedu).

    Bushy varieties:- Rch 659 BG-II (Rasi), Super Cot Bt-II (Prabhat).

On the Basis of Crop duration:-

   Early variety (140-150 days)

Rch 659 BG-II (Rasi).

Bhakti (Nuziveedu).

Super Cot Bt- II (Prabhat).

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How to get more profit from cotton crop

19/05/2019Posted on

The cotton system is ideally suitable for intercropping because of the relatively long duration and its slow growth in the initial stages. The objective of intercropping is to obtain a maximum yield of cotton crop along with additional returns from intercrops. The common practice of cotton cultivation is inter or mixed cropping with pulses.

Under irrigated conditions following intercropping systems are recommended:

  • Cotton + chilli (1: 1)
  • Cotton + onion (1: 5)
  • Cotton + soybean (1: 2)
  • Cotton + Sunhemp (As green manure) (1: 2)

Under rainfed conditions adopt the following intercropping systems:

  • Cotton + onion (1: 5)
  • Cotton + chilli (1: 1)
  • Cotton + groundnut (1: 3)
  • Cotton + green gram (1: 3)
  • Cotton + soybean (1: 3)
  • Cotton + peas (1: 2)

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Irrigation Management for chilli crop

17/05/2019Posted on
  • Irrigation is given after transplanting the crop and before top dressing of urea.
  • Timely irrigation is essential for good growth, flowering, and development of fruits.
  • During the first month of transplanting, light irrigation is required.
  • In summer, irrigation on alternate days is essential in light soil.
  • Chilli is highly sensitive to water stagnation and cannot withstand water logging even for one day.

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Spray Schedule in nursery

17/05/2019Posted on

The nursery is well prepared for good yield If the plant will remain healthy in the nursery, then the plant will be very strong after transplanting in the field, so take proper care of the plant in the nursery. In order to prepare good plants, gramophone advised the farmer, spray three times in the nursery, which is as follows.

  • First Spray at 12 DAS:- Thiamethoxam 25% WP 8 gm/pump + Amino acid 20 ml/pump. ( To control soil-borne pest and seedling nutrition )
  • Second Spray at 20 DAS:- Metalaxyl-M ( Mefanoxam ) 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP 30 gm/pump. ( To control soil-borne diseases like damping off )
  • Third Spray at 28 DAS:-  Thiamethoxam 25% WP 8-10 gm/pump + Humic Acid 10-15 gm/pump.   ( To control soil-borne pest )

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Suggestions for control of yellowing of Coriander Leaves

12/05/2019Posted on
  • Coriander is an important crop of spices, all parts like stem, leaf, and seed are used.
  • If crop management is not proper, the problem of yellowing in the crop results in less production and the quality of the green leaves is affected.
  • For its management, Apply Nitrogen Fixation Bacteria and Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria with Basal Dosage mixed up well in the field at the rate of 2 kg/acre.
  • There are many reasons for yellowing of leaves like Nitrogen deficiency, Disease infestation, and Pest Infestation.
  • Apply Thiophanate methyl 70% WP @ 250-300 gm/acre and chlorpyrifos 20% EC @ 500 ml/acre with irrigation.
  • After this drenching apply 19:19:19 @ 500 gm/acre.

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An Improved Variety of Soybean:- JS 20-34

12/05/2019Posted on
  • JS 20-34 is a new high yielding variety approx 8-10 q/acre which has been developed by Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya.
  • High germinability, multiple diseases resistant.
  • It is Thermo-insensitive, dwarf, glabrous variety with light pod color.
  • It is an Extra early variety, duration 87 days.
  • Most suitable for low and medium rainfall and light to medium soils.

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For the next 10 days, what will be the preparation of chillies

11/05/2019Posted on

It’s  been 8 to 10 days since chili has been sown, the next 10 days proper crop life cycle management is essential for optimum productivity, the following methods should be adopted in doing so

  • First Spray at 12 DAS:- Thiamethoxam 25% WP 8 gm/pump + Amino acid 20 ml/pump.( To control soil-borne pest and seedling nutrition )
  • Second Spray at 20 DAS:- Metalaxyl-M ( Mefanoxam ) 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP 30 gm/Pump. ( To control soil-borne diseases like damping off )
  • If there are other pests and diseases or any problem related to farming, then you can call on our toll-free no.1800-315-7566.

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Fertilizer Management in Maize leads to more yield

10/05/2019Posted on
  • To take more yield, the quantity of balanced fertilizers should be used.
  • Apply well rotten FYM @ 8-10 tonnes/acre in the field.
  • At the time of sowing, Apply (urea @ 65 kg/acre + DAP @ 35 kg/acre + MOP @ 35 kg/acre + carbofuran @ 5 kg/acre from the basal dose.
  • After 15-20 DAS, Apply Magnesium Sulphate @ 10 kg/acre + @ Zinc Sulphate + Giorhyizza @ 8 kg@ 10 kg/acre.

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Field Management in cotton

10/05/2019Posted on
  • Better crop production can be taken only by the better Field management system.
  • Before sowing the crop, deep ploughing 2 to 3 times and leave the field open for 2-3 days.
  • Weeds are destroyed by deep ploughing and increase the water holding capacity in the soil and the pupa/cocoons of insects present in the field are destroyed and then flatten the field by Bakhar/patella.
  • 10-15 days before sowing, Apply FYM @ 10 tons/acre in the field.
  • Apply Trichoderma viride +Trichoderma harzianum @ 2kg + 50 kg FYM for control of soil-borne diseases.

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