# Shashwat-Sheti > Sustainable Farming, Thriving Communities..!! ## Posts - [Veterinary Extension Programs](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/veterinary-extension-programs-aalekh-08292026-1/): Extending technical information outside the educational Institutes for benefit of common is extension education. - ["Measures to Control Vegetative Growth, Square (bud) and Flower Dropping and the 'Lalya' (reddening of leaves) Disease in Cotton Crops"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/measures-to-control-vegetative-growth-square-bud-and-flower-dropping-and-the-lalya-reddening-of-leaves-disease-in-cotton-crops-aalekh-08272026-1/): Excessive vegetative growth in cotton crops occurs on a large scale in irrigated areas, particularly in heavy soils, due to over-application of chemical fertilizers and excess water to hybrid varieties. - ["Profitable Dairy Business"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/profitable-dairy-business-aalekh-08222026-1/): Animal husbandry practices are very livelihood sources and common in rural areas related with agriculture activities. - ["Critical/Sensitive Water Requirement Stages for Kharif Crops in Medium to Deep Black Soils"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/critical-sensitive-water-requirement-stages-for-kharif-crops-in-medium-to-deep-black-soils-aalekh-08202026-1/): The total water requirement of Kharif sorghum (jowar) is 40 to 45 centimeters. - ["Preference for Buffalo Milk"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/preference-for-buffalo-milk-aalekh-08152026-1/): Indian buffalo breeds are known in the world for there inherent capabilities and utility. - ["Chemical Weed Control in Major Kharif Crops"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/chemical-weed-control-in-major-kharif-crops-aalekh-08132026-1/): For all types of weeds, apply basta 15% SL herbicide at 3.3 liters per hectare diluted in 500 liters of water as a post-emergence spray. - ["Healthcare points in Livestock"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/https-shashwatsheti-com-lokpriya-lekh-healthcare-points-in-livestock-aalekh-08082026-1/): Happy animals are always healthy and it is well said that happy cows produce healthy milk. - ["Do not Miss Inter-Cultivation in the Crop for Vigorous Crop Growth"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/do-not-miss-inter-cultivation-in-the-crop-for-vigorous-crop-growth-aalekh-08062026-1/): During the Kharif season, continuous rainfall leads to the persistent growth of weeds in the fields. - ["Profitable Goatery (Shelipalan)"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/profitable-goatery-aalekh-08012026-1/): Goats are domestic animals carrying 60 chromosome number and are popularly known as 'Poor man's cow' or Poor man's ATM, as they provide any time milk, mutton, mannure. - ["Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency in Crops and their Remedies"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/symptoms-of-nutrient-deficiency-in-crops-and-their-remedies-aalekh-07302026-1/): Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium are primary nutrients, and they need to be provided to crops in large quantities. - ["Ration (Aahar) Balancing Programme"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/ration-balancing-program-aalekh-07252026-1/): Scientific feeding practices are important in daily management activities for domestic animals to maintain productivity and reproductive potential. - [“Use of chemical fertilizers for Kharif Crops”](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/use-of-chemical-fertilizers-for-kharif-crops-aalekh-07232026-1/): When sowing pearl millet (bajra) a recommended dose of 30 kilogram Nitrogen, 30 kilogram Phosphorus, and 30 kilogram Potash per hectare it has been recommended. - ["Cleaning and Sterilization"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/cleaning-and-sterilization-aalekh-07182026-1/): Health is wealth for all living beings and livestock is not exception. - ["Use of Bacterial Culture for Increasing Crop Production"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/use-of-bacterial-culture-for-increasing-crop-productionaalekh-07162026-1/): The mixture obtained by independently growing nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, and organic matter-decomposing bacteria in a laboratory and mixing them into a suitable carrier is called 'Biofertilizer' or 'Bacterial Culture'. - ["Useful Milking Machines"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/useful-milking-machines-aalekh-07112026-1/): Milking is most essential, regular and routine activity on dairy farms. - ["Kharif crops to be planted in the event of a delayed rainy season or for re-sowing (second or third sowing)"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/kharif-crops-to-be-planted-in-the-event-of-a-delayed-rainy-season-or-for-re-sowing-second-or-third-sowing-aalekh-07092026-1/): In some parts of the state, even though the second week of July is coming to an end, a good amount of rainfall has not yet started. - ["Indian Pure Breed Livestock"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/indian-pure-breed-livestock-aalekh-07042026-1/): This episode refers purebred animals recognised by India. - ["Recommended Hybrid and Improved Varieties of Kharif Crops for Cultivation"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/recommended-hybrid-and-improved-varieties-of-kharif-crops-for-cultivation-aalekh-07022026-1/): Godavari, ICPL 87, Vipul, Phule Rajeshwari, BDN 708, BDN 711, BDN 716, BSMR 736, BSMR 853, PKV Tara, Bhima, Phule Trupti, Renuka, PDKV Ashlesha, and Phule Pallavi. - ["Importance of Fodder Production"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/importance-of-fodder-production-aalekh-06272026-1/): It is a matter of great pleasure that India ranks first in world's milk production since last 30 years. - ["Do Not Rush to sow Kharif Crops Until there is Sufficient Moisture in the Soil."](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/do-not-rush-to-sow-kharif-crops-until-there-is-sufficient-moisture-in-the-soil-aalekh-06252026-1/): Due to scanty rainfall in certain areas even by the last week of June this year as well (Maximum 55 millimeters and minimum 5 millimeters), Since the beginning of the rainy season, researchers from the agricultural university, and officers and staff of the agriculture department and even the government have consistently advised farmer brothers, Do not sow Kharif crops until there has been at least 100 millimeters of rainfall. - ["Monsoon care of Livestock"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/monsoon-care-of-livestock-aalekh-06202026-1/): Monsoon cools the environment after stressful summer. Rains, winds, cool environment, high humidity and wet surfaces are evident in monsoon. - [“Cultivation of crops according to soil type”](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/cultivation-of-crops-according-to-soil-type-aalekh-06182026-1/): It is necessary to cultivate Kharif crops in different types of soils according to their depth. The available moisture content in black soil is 150 millimeters. - [Preventive Vaccination Strategies](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/preventive-vaccination-strategies-aalekh-06132026-1/): Livestock plays important role in rural economics. Every farmer rear at least 1 or 2 ruminants for regular income. - [“Five Formulas for Increasing Kharif Crop Production”](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/five-formulas-for-increasing-kharif-crop-production-aalekh-06112026-1/): In these Five formulas, pre-cultivation of land, use of improved seeds and maintaining the right number of plants per hectare, balanced fertilizer management, irrigation management, and crop protection. - ["Mechanization Implemented in Pomegranate and Vegetable Crops..."](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/mechanization-implemented-in-pomegranate-and-vegetable-crops-aalekh-06092026-1/): Kishorkumar Deshmukh from Atpadi (District Sangli) has successfully implemented mechanization in his pomegranate and vegetable cultivation. - [“Preparations before the Kharif Season”](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/preparation-before-kharif-season-aalekh-06042026-1/): Soil testing, land preparation, seed procurement, ensuring the availability of organic/chemical/bio-fertilizers, storage of pesticides, repairing of sowing tools and implements, all these aspects are included in the preparation for the Kharif season. - [“41.20 Q/ha Wheat Production by SRT Technique grown after Harvesting of Rice"](https://shashwatsheti.com/lokpriya-lekh/41-20-qntls-ha-from-wheat-production-by-srt-echnology-after-harvesting-of-rice-aalekh-05282026-1/): Mr. Bajirao Eknath Nathe, a tribal farmer from Takeghoti in the Igatpuri taluka of Nashik district, has 1 hectare and 10 gunthas (approximately 2.75 acres) of agricultural land. ## Pages - [Articles](https://shashwatsheti.com/sarve_lekhah/): This page will display your latest farming articles and insights. - [Terms of Use](https://shashwatsheti.com/terms-of-use/): Welcome to shashwatsheti.com (“Website”), operated by SAMADHANAM SUTRAM LLP (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). - [Contact](https://shashwatsheti.com/contact/): Your support fuels our journey of sharing stories about sustainable farming..!! - [About](https://shashwatsheti.com/about/): We are dedicated to delivering insightful content that reflects the ever‑evolving world of agriculture. - [Shashwat-Sheti | Sustainable Farming & Agricultural Insights](https://shashwatsheti.com/): Through this platform, we celebrate the dedication of farmers and the transformative power of technology. - [Privacy & Security Statement](https://shashwatsheti.com/privacy-policy/): Our website address is: https://shashwatsheti.com. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/shashwatsheti.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)