Successful control of Pest and Disease of rice: Strategies for Success Diseases of Paddy 1. False Smut Management 2. Bacterial leaf blight Management 3. Blast Management 4. Brown spot of rice Management 5. Kernel smut Management Also, visit, Soil fertility and soil productivity, AI in agriculture and seed industry, Sustainable agriculture development, Ashwagandha cultivation, and Permaculture … Read more
Farmers have a fantastic opportunity to practice and develop sustainable agriculture development in India, farming systems that benefit the environment, society, and the economy by embracing advanced technologies. For sustainability, it should work hand in hand with other eco-friendly agricultural practices like soil conservation, crop rotation, and integrated pest management (IPM). History of Sustainable Agriculture … Read more
Difference between manures and fertilizers Manures Fertilizers Manures are defined as organic materials derived from plant and animal sources, which serve as valuable sources of essential nutrients for plants. Chemical fertilizer is prepared by industrial process and it contains one or more synthetic nutrients that help in plant growth and yield. Ex: manure, compost, vermiculture, … Read more
The significance of the difference between soil fertility and soil productivity lies in the nuanced considerations required for sustainable and efficient agriculture. While soil fertility addresses the intrinsic qualities of the soil, productivity takes into account external influences. Soil Fertility Soil Productivity Soil’s ability to provide essential nutrients to plants for their growth and development. … Read more
Ultra-Dry Seed Storage Zeolite vs. Silica Gel Choosing the Right Desiccant for Seed Storage: Seed drying refers to reducing seed moisture to a safer level. It is basically done for the purpose of sustaining seed viability and longevity by minimizing attacks by storage pests and pathogens. Ultra-dry seed storage Ultra-dry storage, also known as low … Read more
SEED PACKAGING MATERIALS: Seeds should be packed in smaller units to avoid risks of physical gradients, particularly vapor pressure, which arise in large bulks. Packaging in smaller units makes The choice of packaging materials and amount of seed to be packed, depend on several factors such as the kind of seeds, duration of storage, storage … Read more
Types of Farming Systems: A farming system involves a variety of agricultural enterprises including crop production, livestock, poultry, fisheries, and utilization of available resources to increase profitability for farmers. This combination of different factors contributes to the overall success and financial viability of a farming operation. Types of farming system 1) Based on Semi-Commercial system … Read more
The difference between Organic fertilizer and Biofertilizer Organic fertilizer Bio-fertilizer Organic fertilizers are made from animal waste and plant-derived resource material. It might be fresh or dried plant material. Bio-fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that contains living microorganisms that supply nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus. compost, vermicomposting, grail meal, plant and animal manure etc. Anabaena … Read more
Concept of permaculture farming in India Image credit: The Art of Living permaculture (Bangalore ashram) Brief history of permaculture Image credit: Aranya Agricultural Alternatives Foundational or core ethics of permaculture Image credit: Earth4ever Permaculture Principles 12 Principles of Permaculture Farming Image credit: Earth4ever Components of Permaculture Permaculture Design in India Also visit: Ashwagandha cultivation project, … Read more
List of Agriculture Colleges in Karnataka A. University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore (UASB) In 1899, Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhi, the Regent of Mysore, donated 30 acres of land for the Experimental Agricultural Station in Hebbal. after 1956, under the leadership of Sri Kengal Hanumanthaiah, a decision was made to construct a new building … Read more
