pest control

Farmers expect a decent harvest from groundnut planting when they can eliminate white braid disease in groundnut crops. Whiteflies are omnivorous insects that live on the soil.These are also referred to as root braids. Let us inform you that white braided insects feed on organic substances found in soil and plant roots. Aside from groundnuts, white braided potatoes, walnuts, tobacco, and other oilseeds, pulses, and vegetable crops obtain their sustenance by attacking the roots of guava, sugarcane, coconut, and betel nuts. Whiteflies can cause a 20-80% loss in the groundnut crop.

When does the incidence of whiteflies peak?

Normally, white threads are visible all year. However, their activity becomes more obvious during the wet season. Adult males congregate in huge numbers for mating during the first monsoon rains in mid-May or June. Females found in and near the fields return to the earth in the early morning. Also, they begin to lay eggs. They then return to the soil to complete their life cycle. The earth remains inert at a depth of roughly one metre until the monsoon rains arrive.

Also  read: Prevent the pests and illnesses that most impact the groundnut crop in this manner.

Symptoms of white-braided infection in groundnut field

Because this insect lives underground, the damage it does is often overlooked. Infected plants seem yellow and wilted. In such a case, the plant ultimately dries out and may be readily removed from the ground. Plants perish with strong infestations. Also, dead plants appear in spots throughout the fields. Whiteflies also consume plant roots, destroying them. Braids cause a significant loss in groundnut productivity. Adult moths are the first to create holes in leaves at night. They then consume the whole leaf with the exception of the middle leaf's central vein.

White braided pest control in a groundnut crop.

Let us inform you that if a whitefly infestation occurs in any location, it cannot be managed by a single farmer. To do this, the farmer brothers as a society must take preventive actions. White hair management is only attainable through a community-based approach.

Also  read: Mungfali Ki Kheti: Detailed information on peanut/groundnut cultivation.

White Braided Adult Management

After the first rain, use one light trap per acre.

Cut down trees near fields in flood-prone locations. Also, trim and remove the shrubs around the field.

Spray pesticides such as Imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 1.5 ml/lit or Monocrotophos 36 SL @ 1.6 ml/litre on trees and shrubs at sunset.

Gather fallen strands near the trees and dispose of them.

White Braided Pest Management

If water is available, sow early.

Farmer brothers should utilise better-decomposed organic manure.

Farmer brothers should undertake thorough ploughing in the summer to expose the pupae to direct sunlight.

Pay extra attention to preserving tiny birds, which feed on these whitetails.

Before planting, incorporate carbofuran 3 cg @ 33.0 kg/hectare or phorate 10 cg @ 25.0 kg/hectare into the soil.

Spraying pesticides such as Thiamethoxam 25 WS @ 1.9 litres/ha or Fipronil 5 FS @ 2.0 litres/ha along the sowing lines in whitefly-infested fields. Use.

Before planting, treat seeds with Chlorpyrifos 20 EC at 6.5-12.0 ml/kg or Imidacloprid 17.8 SL at 2.0 ml/kg.

When adult whiteflies are detected in the crops, spray Chlorpyrifos 20 EC @ 4.0 litres/hectare or Quinalphos 25 EC @ 3.2% litres/hectare in the roots of the crops.

Today we will give you information about how  to grow vegetables at home. Today we are going to tell you the easiest, cheapest and sustainable way here . You can produce these five vegetables at home easily.

Every household in India has daily consumption of vegetables. According to the monthly expenses, you have to spend thousands of rupees per month only for vegetables. In such a situation, if we say that you can grow some vegetables very easily in your home, then what will you say? Let us tell you about five such vegetables that you can grow inside an old box or bucket in your house.

You can grow tomatoes and eggplants at home: 

Tomatoes are widely used in Indian households during winter season. Tomatoes are needed to make vegetables or eat chutney. If you want to grow tomatoes inside your house, first get an empty old bucket or tub. After that, fill half the soil and cocopeat in it. Plant tomato or brinjal plants at present .Add water little by little in the morning and evening. You will see that within a short time these plants will be ready to give vegetables.

Coriander and garlic can be easily grown at home:

Coriander leaves and garlic leaves are highly demanded during winter. They are sold at very high prices in the market. Many times they are not available fresh. However, you can grow both of these at home with great ease. To grow them, you just have to take a tub or old bucket, then mix cocopeat and soil in it and fill it half. After this, if you want to grow coriander, then you can plant its seeds inside it . If you want to grow garlic, first separate the garlic cloves then move them from the ends add it into the soil. Add a little water to it in the morning and evening. You will see that in a few days your bucket or tub will be filled with green leaves.

You can also grow capsicum at home:

Capsicum is very good for health. It is in great demand in winter. Now if you want to grow capsicum in your home, then for this you have to repeat the process given above. Then one or two capsicum plants have to be planted in that bucket or tub . After a few days of planting these plants, capsicum will start growing in them .  

If you want to grow vegetables at home, then this is great news for you. By adopting the tips given here, your house will remain green. You must remember the tomatoes that turned red due to inflation. The prices of tomatoes have definitely reduced but the prices of many vegetables are still sky high. Some tips for growing vegetables at home will not only save your pocket from becoming light. Also, this greenery will help in keeping your mind light.

Farmers, start from a small place

If you do not have gardening experience, start with a small space. Choose four to five types of vegetables for production and plant a few plants of each type. Growing vegetables in containers is also a great way. A sunny balcony would also be better. Remember to grow only those vegetables that you eat.

Also read: If you plant these vegetables in the rain, there will be strong production and strong profits.

Selection of good varieties is very important

Pay close attention to the details on the seed packet, tag or label. Every vegetable has some characteristics. Many varieties offer better disease resistance, better yields or better heat or cold tolerance.

Farmers should focus on productivity

Initially, people make the mistake of planting too many trees. Vegetables like tomatoes and chilies are available throughout the season. Because of this, you may not need very many plants to meet your needs. Other vegetables, like carrots, radishes, etc. can be cut only once. After that, they will need to be reapplied.

Also read: Radish cultivation

Crop should be selected according to the season

Planting vegetables in both cool and warm climates will provide you with a consistent crop of vegetables throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In early spring, grow lettuce, such as peas, radishes, carrots, and broccoli. Let us tell you that after the cold season, plant your favorite hot-season crops like tomato, chili, and brinjal. In autumn you can harvest potatoes, cabbage, and bananas. By planting vine crops, you can increase the yield per square foot by using vertical land in the garden.

Sunlight and water are essential for vegetable cultivation.

Let us tell you that it does not matter where you plant your garden. Your garden must meet two basic needs: water and plenty of sunlight. Root vegetables such as carrots, radishes, and beets can be grown if your site receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you get more sunlight than this, you can grow sun-loving vegetables like basil, rosemary, tomato, cucumber, and beans.

Also read: Farmer became rich by choosing vegetable farming instead of bank job

You will need to water frequently during the first few weeks after the seeds have germinated or been planted. Through this, delicate plants can be helped to produce strong roots and stems. Once your plants are established, it's a good idea to give your garden a long watering every few days rather than a little sprinkling every day. The water will then move deeper into the soil, which encourages the roots to grow deeper.

For your information, let you know that Nandurbar district is considered to be the largest papaya producing district in Maharashtra. Papaya orchards in more than 3000 hectares of area are vulnerable to this virus. Due to this, the hard work of the farmers and the cost of lakhs of rupees has been wasted. The farmers demanded compensation from the government.

After ruining soybean cultivation, the outbreak of yellow mosaic virus is currently being seen on papaya cultivation. Because of this, papaya farmers are in great distress. The virus has affected papaya orchards in more than 3,000 hectares in Nandurbar district alone, ruining the hard work of farmers and the cost of lakhs of rupees. The mosaic virus has been seen destroying the papaya crop after soybean in various districts of Maharashtra, including in Nandurbar district. A lot of papaya orchards in the district are on the verge of destruction due to mosaic virus.

The government had helped soybean farmers damaged by mosaic virus

Just as the state government had promised assistance for the losses suffered by soybean farmers due to mosaic virus. At present, similarly, papaya farmers are also expecting cooperation from the government. Maharashtra is a major fruit producing state. But the problems of its cultivators are not taking the name of lessening. This year, farmers have not received any special price for grapes. The price of oranges has fallen due to Bangladesh's policies affecting exports. Now papaya is being hit by nature.

Also read: Soybean crop destroyed due to Kewra disease outbreak among farmers

What problem has emerged in papaya cultivation?

Due to viral diseases on papaya, the leaves of its trees fall quickly. The leaves at the top shrivel, because of this the fruits are damaged by sunlight. Traders refuse to buy such fruits, papayas in more than 3000 hectares area in the district have been found to be highly affected by this mosaic virus. However, different types of measures are being taken by the farmers to control it. But, the crisis on papaya does not seem to be over. Therefore, the farmers are demanding that the district be declared drought and immediate help should be announced to all the farmers.

Also read: Farmers should do this work, otherwise papaya cultivation will be ruined

Need to establish research centre on papaya

Nandurbar district is considered to be the largest papaya producing district in Maharashtra. Each year the papaya crop is affected by various diseases. But, there is no papaya research centre in the State to conduct research on papaya. For this reason, it is imperative for the central and state governments to start a papaya research centre in Nandurbar and control the various diseases affecting papaya, so that the hard work of the farmers does not go to waste.

What are the symptoms of yellow mosaic disease?

Yellow mosaic disease is mainly found in soybeans. This causes yellow spots near the main veins of the leaves. These yellow spots appear in a scattered state. As the leaves grow, brown spots begin to appear on them. Sometimes heavy infestation causes the leaves to shrivel and wilt. Because of this, production gets affected.

Also read: ICAR explains soybean pest and disease control measures

Yellow mosaic disease prevention measure

The Agriculture Department has described the solution to uproot diseased trees and bury them in the ground or put blue and yellow nets to completely eliminate yellow mosaic disease. Due to this disease, productivity decreases by 30 to 90 percent. Due to this, the Agriculture Department has appealed to the farmers to take precautions in time.