Agriculture

31

Jul

AgricultureFruit Trees

Cultivation of Prosopis Juliflora (Seemai Ilanthai) for Drought Income!

Prosopis Juliflora (Seemai Ilanthai) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Each 100 grams of fruit contains 5.66 grams of starch, 0.34 grams of protein, 0.06 grams of fat, 30.6 mg…

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21

Jul

AgricultureCoconut Cultivation

Production and Planting of Quality Coconut Seedlings!

Published: October 2017 "One who possesses a thousand coconut trees is akin to a king," goes an old saying. If there is sufficient water and good soil conditions, coconut farming…

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19

Jul

AgriculturePulses

Toor Dal Varieties and Cultivation Methods!

Toor dal is a vital legume crop providing protein and is cultivated on a global scale over 5.62 million hectares, producing 4.23 million tons of toor dal (FAO 2019). Major…

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19

Jul

AgriculturePaddy Cultivation

Suitable Paddy Varieties for Samba Season!

In Tamil Nadu, the Samba season corresponds to the Tamil month of Aadi, meaning paddy sown in August and September and harvested in January and February. During this period, as…

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17

Jul

AgricultureFruit Trees

Diseases Affecting Mangoes!

Published in: August 2017 Mangoes rank first among tropical fruits. Originating in South Asian countries, they are now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. Southern India continues to…

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16

Jul

AgriculturePaddy Cultivation

Azolla for Paddy Cultivation!

Published in the August 2017 Issue Azolla is a type of cyanobacteria that provides a significant amount of nitrogen, beneficial for crop growth. It is a free-floating fern that lives…

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04

Jul

AgricultureCrop Management

Living Fences to Protect Biodiversity!

A living fence is created by planting live plants to protect our land. While building fences with stones is common, states like Kerala, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh use plants…

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03

Jul

AgricultureVegetables

Banana Cultivation!

Bananas, originating from India, belong to the Musaceae family. Known for their easy digestibility and instant energy, bananas have various varieties. The plant provides multiple edible parts such as the…

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02

Jul

AgricultureVegetables

Chayote Cultivation!

Issue Date: March 2019 Chayote is widely cultivated in Indian states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar. In Tamil Nadu, it is grown in…

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01

Jul

AgricultureFruit Trees

Fertilization Guidelines for Cashew Trees!

Cashew trees are perennial crops that require appropriate fertilizers at the correct time and in the correct amounts to maximize yield. Below are the recommended fertilization guidelines based on the…

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01

Jul

AgricultureVegetables

Banana Fruit Protection Covers!

Article Published in May 2017 Bananas are rich in carbohydrates and vitamins, and are an excellent source of nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Pre-harvest management practices significantly…

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29

Jun

AgricultureSugarcane Cultivation

Sugarcane Varieties and Optimal Planting Seasons!

The productivity of sugarcane crops largely depends on the selection of appropriate varieties and the adoption of modern farming techniques. A prime example is the CoC 671 variety released by…

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29

Jun

AgricultureCrop Management

Pseudomonas Fluorescens for Crop Disease Management!

In the pursuit of protecting crops from diseases, various control measures are employed. Among them, chemical pesticides play a significant role. However, the continuous use of chemical pesticides leads to…

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28

Jun

AgricultureCrop Management

The Necessity of Quarantine in Plant Protection!

Published in May 2017 Quarantine plays a crucial role in agricultural protection by preventing the spread of pests and diseases from one area to another. These can spread through the…

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28

Jun

Agriculture, HeadLinesMore & More

Casuarina Cultivation!

Casuarina trees, known scientifically as Casuarina equisetifolia and Casuarina junghuhniana, belong to the Casuarinaceae family. These trees are known for their rapid growth and evergreen needle-like foliage. Ideal Growing Conditions…

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28

Jun

AgriculturePulses

Vamban 8 Black Gram for High Yields!

Published: August 2019 Black gram (Urad dal) plays a significant role in daily human diets, especially in India, where 32% of the global pulse cultivation area is located. In Tamil…

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28

Jun

AgricultureAgricultural

Ulundu and Green Gram Cultivation!

Published: April 2020 Ulundu (black gram) and Green Gram (mung bean) are short-duration crops maturing in 60-75 days and are grown in almost all districts of Tamil Nadu except Chennai,…

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28

Jun

AgricultureFruit Trees

Strategies for Increasing Cashew Yield!

Published: May 2017 Cashew, often referred to as the "gold of barren lands," was introduced to India from Brazil and was first cultivated along the coastal regions of Goa. India…

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