Crop Managment

The farmers of Pulwama have the largest share in the almonds grown in Kashmir. This district produces more than 60 percent of the total 10,000 tonnes of almonds produced in India. The demand…

Integrated farming system can prove to be very beneficial for small and marginal farmers, as it will not only increase their income, but will also provide economic stability.

Cotton crop is generally prone to pests and diseases during the humid weather during summer and rainy season. In such a situation, insecticides should be sprayed properly. The crop also…

Multi-layer farming ensures all-season yield and income and employment from multiple crops. It gives maximum productivity even on limited land. This reduces the risk of damage to the yield.…

Carrot grass can also be eradicated by the use of weedicides. In the early stage of growth of carrot grass in empty fields, when the plants have 2-3 leaves, then make a solution of…

Ningthoujam Ingocha Singh continues to promote agriculture by implementing his innovative ideas. He tries to increase production by using traditional methods and scientific techniques…

Improved variety of peas V.L. Vegetable peas- 15 is considered suitable for the hilly and plains of Uttarakhand. This high yielding variety becomes ready in 128 to 132 days. It has an…

In agricultural activities, 'modern machines' are seen to be helpful in saving cost, labor, and time. Using these, women farmer Mrs. Vanshree has earned lakhs of rupees from online sales.

The scientific name of fall armyworm is Spodoptera frugiperda. In the year 2016, this pest reached Nigeria and within a few days it spread to 44 countries of Africa. This pest is so…

Under the plastic mulching technique, the beds are prepared after all the preparations for sowing in the field. After this, the protruding parts of the beds are covered with a plastic sheet…