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. As a result, the rate of boll formation decreases, and there is a risk of branches breaking under the weight of the bolls. As
The total water requirement of Kharif sorghum (jowar) is 40 to 45 centimeters. To fulfill this requirement, providing a total of 4 Watering turns to the Kharif sorghum crop is necessary. The critical and sensitive growth stages for this are: vegetative/growth stage (25 to 30 days after sowing), Pottery stage (पोटरी अवस्था) (50 to 55
Indian buffalo breeds are known in the world for there inherent capabilities and utility. Riverine buffaloes carrying 50 chromosomes are reared for rich nutritious qualities of milk in south Asian countries since long. Buffalo milk accounts to approximately 55 % of Indian milk output. Dairy basket (बास्केट) carrying buffalo milk products are more preferred in
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondFor 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. For controlling nut grass (lavhala) or broad-leaved weeds in paddy crops, spray Sathi 10 WP herbicide at 200 grams in 500 liters of water 20 to 25 days after planting,
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonHappy animals are always healthy and it is well said that happy cows produce healthy milk. Productivity of the livestock mainly depends upon nutrition and health, which provides scope to express genetic potential. Healthcare issues are utmost important for every animal to maintain growth, production and reproduction. Proper managemental practices, seasonal appropriate changes, regular monitoring
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondDuring the Kharif season, continuous rainfall leads to the persistent growth of weeds in the fields. A constant competition for water and nutrients takes place between the crop and the weeds, and this competition is most severe for 30 to 35 days after planting or germination. In rainfed areas this competition is primarily for soil
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonGoats 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. Due to grazing habits, goats are basically reared traditionally, but advanced system of management called as ‘stallfed (Confined) practice’ is used on professional and profitable basis.
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondNitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium are primary nutrients, and they need to be provided to crops in large quantities. Iron, Boron, Zinc, Manganese, Molybdenum, Copper, and Sulfur are micronutrients, and they are required by crops in smaller quantities. Symptoms: If there is a nitrogen deficiency in the soil, the lower leaves of the plant turn
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Crop Production Technologies, General Agriculture, Kharif SeasonScientific feeding practices are important in daily management activities for domestic animals to maintain productivity and reproductive potential. Ration is related with concentrates, green fodder, dry fodder part requirement per day in case of animals. Nutritional requirements of animals are changing as per age, breed, season, reproductive stage and health condition. Proper feeding and
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General Agriculture, Pasture and PondWhen sowing pearl millet (bajra) a recommended dose of 30 kilogram Nitrogen, 30 kilogram Phosphorus, and 30 kilogram Potash per hectare it has been recommended. For this, 65 kilogram of Urea, 190 kilogram of Single Super Phosphate (SSP), and 50 kilogram of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizers should be applied. Apply 30 kilogram of nitrogen
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