A farmer grows disease-free and advanced chilli crop on the advice of Gramophone

08/05/2020Posted on

The most important requirement for farming is the soil, hence the healthy soil is very important to get good production from any crop. Understanding this fact, Mr. Jitendra Yadav, a farmer of Kharda village under Gogawan tehsil of Khargone district, understood. Jeetendra used Gramophone Soil Samriddhi Kit in his field before chilli cultivation which has also benefited him a lot.

In the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh, chilli crops usually start in June-July, but Jeetendra started chilli farming in December, which would be called off-season according to that region. In such a situation, the crop is more likely to get diseases, but the opposite happened. However, about 3 months after the sowing of the crop, when the Team Gramophone reached his fields to meet him, Jeetendra looked excited.

Jitendra said that his 50-day old chilli crop is disease-free and healthy. He was very excited to explain the reason behind this. He said that “I had used Gramophone’s Soil Samriddhi Kit before sowing the crop in my field which resulted in this disease-free and healthy crop.”

It is important to note that using Gramophone’s Soil Samriddhi Kit increases the fertility of the fields and the crop does not require any other external nutrients, so Jitendra’s crop was also healthy and did not have any disease. Jeetendra told that he is expecting good production from his crop this time.

Like Jitendra, if other farmers are thinking of cultivating chilli, then they can cultivate summer chilli crop. Sowing for this occurs in March and April. For any type of information related to chilli cultivation or Soil Samriddhi Kit, give a missed call on toll-free number 18003157566.

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Watermelon is very beneficial in summer season

30/03/2020Posted on
Watermelon is very beneficial in summer season
  • Watermelon contains 92% water, which keeps the body cool, fresh and hydrated.
  • Its consumption also protects us from hot air (Loo) in summer.
  • Watermelon contains antioxidants that strengthen the immune system. It also reduces calories which controls obesity.
  • Vitamin C is found in plenty in watermelon, which helps in the formation of the upper skin of the body and care, and vitamin C increases the body’s ability to fight against diseases.
  • Its intake helps to balance blood pressure.
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Knowledge of advanced varieties of chili

24/03/2020Posted on

Hyveg Saniya: 

  • This variety of chilli is intermediate resistance for bacterial wilt and Chilli Mosaic Virus.
  • The chillies of this variety are 13-15 cm long, 1.7 cm thick and weighs around 14 grams. They are shiny yellowish-green in colour.
  • The first harvesting of this variety takes place in 50–55 days.

Mahyco Navtej (MHCP-319): 

  • This is powder mildew and drought-tolerant variety.
  • This hybrid variety is of medium to high pungency which has long storage capacity.

Watch this video to know more about other high yielding varieties of chilli-

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Government is educating farmers through social media: Narendra Singh Tomar

18/03/2020Posted on

We are living in the age of internet and social media. Almost every company or organization is utilizing these social media platforms for connecting with their customers. In the same event, the government is also using several social media platforms to connect with the farmers of the nation. 

The Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the government is using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc to educate farmers across the nation. While speaking on the development of farming in India, Tomar said that “the govt has compiled around 100 mobile apps for the benefits of farmers. These apps are developed by ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agricultural Universities.”

Gramophone has also been guiding farmers for the last four years. Our agriculture experts provide valuable suggestions to the farmers through our mobile app and various social media handles. Farmers can also call us at our toll-free number to get the solution to any problem in their crops.

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How to manage fruit flies in cucurbits crops.

17/03/2020Posted on
pumpkin crop
  • Collect and destroy infested fruits.
  • Flytraps (pheromone traps) can be set to prevent egg-laying by fruit flies.
  • Maize plant s grown in the field are effective as flies rest on such tall plants. 
  • Deep ploughing should be done to expose hibernating stages of fruit flies.
  • spray dichlorvos 76% EC 250 to 500ml/acre or
  • Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml/acre. or 
  • Profenofos 40%EC + Cypermethrin 4 %EC @ 400 ml/acre
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Identification of fruit fly on pumpkin

17/03/2020Posted on
  • The worm bores into the fruits and sucks the sap.
  • Infected fruits fall after decaying. 
  • These flies prefer tender fruits for egg-laying.
  • The fly bore a hole into the fruit to lay her eggs inside it. Fruit Juice can be seen coming out from these holes.
  • This also results in distorted and malformed.
  • The maggots feed on the pulp of fruits as well as on the immature seeds and cause premature dropping of fruits.
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Hyderabad will host a state-level meet on “Women in Agriculture”

06/03/2020Posted on

Women play a very important role in agriculture, especially in India. But their contribution is often ignored, not just by society, but by themselves too.  

To highlight their contribution to agriculture, a State-level meet is going to be organized at Hyderabad from 6th March. The main purpose of this two-day meet is to examine the problems faced by women in rural India, especially in the agricultural sector. Here experts from several agri-related fields will present their papers. you will also find representatives from various farmers’ unions, academic institutions, and scientists taking part in the discussions. 

While talking about this event in a press conference, Aribandi Prasada Rao, Vice-President of the Telangana Rythu Sangham said that “Women play a key role in agriculture and it’s the time we should identify and address the problems faced by them.”

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Important points related to Ridge gourd (Torai) and its advanced farming.

02/03/2020Posted on
  • Ridge gourd is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A.
  • It is cultivated in hot and humid climates. 
  • The temperature should be 32-38 degree centigrade.
  • The drainage method is considered more suitable for sowing luffa.
  • During summer, its crop should be irrigated at regular intervals of around 5-6 days.
  • If its harvesting is delayed, then the fibers become hard fibers.
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