Category: Crop

Tomato Crisis in India 2023: Causes, Impacts, and Possible Solutions

Introduction:In 2023, India faced a severe tomato crisis that left consumers and farmers alike grappling with skyrocketing prices and dwindling supplies. Tomatoes, a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine and an…

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Implementing Sustainable Farming Techniques: A Practical Guide

Introduction:Transitioning to sustainable farming techniques can seem daunting for many farmers. However, with the right knowledge and practical guidance, the adoption of environmentally friendly practices becomes more achievable. This blog…

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The Benefits of Organic Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture

Introduction:In today’s world, the demand for organic food is increasing as consumers become more conscious about the environment and their health. Organic farming is an essential component of sustainable agriculture…

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Paddy Stem Borer {Crop Insects}

PADDY STEM BORER Scientific Name – Scirpophaga incertulasSYMPTOMS OF DAMAGE :-Presence of brown coloured egg mass near the leaf tip.In vegetative stage larva enters the stem and feeds on the…

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Wheat: Disease and Their Controls {Crop Disease}

WHEAT – LOOSE SMUT: DISEASE SYMPTOMS It is a seed borne disease; infection occurs during Loose Smut flowering through wind-borne spores.The infection remains dormant inside the otherwise healthy looking seed…

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Dragon Fruit – Stem Rot {Crop Disease}

Caused by: Dragon Fruit Stem Rot is caused by either a bacterium or a fungus infection of the dragon fruit plant.Depending on the cause of the rot, whether it is…

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Dragon Fruit – Fruit Rot {Crop Disease}

Caused by – Bipolaris cactivora Disease Symptoms: Fruit susceptibility to brown rot increases either if there is a lot of rain in the field or moisture during transportation.Fruit setting develops…

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Berry Blotch Of Coffee {Plant Pathology}

Berry Blotch of Coffee:Berry blotch or iron spot (Cercospora coffeicola) is the most common fruit problem worldwide and its association to malnourishment of coffee plantations is well known, particularly with…

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Coffee Leaf Rust {Plant Pathology}

Coffee leaf rustDisease symptoms:Infection occurs on the coffee leaves.The first observable symptoms are small, pale yellow spots on the upper surface of the leaves.As these spots gradually increase in diameter,…

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Damping – Off {Plant -Pathology}

DAMPING-OFF CAUSED BY:Damping-off is caused by a number of seed- and soil-borne fungi and funguslike oomycetes, including Rhizoctonia solani, Aphanomyces cochlioides, and species of Pythium, Phytophthora, Botrytis, Fusarium, Cylindrocladium, Diplodia,…

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