Introduction Contaminants are prohibited substances or organisms. The contamination control refers to efforts to prevent or minimize the possibility of unintended contact with those substances or organisms which are contaminants. The contaminants depend on agricultural activities and are generated from either well-defined sources or from sources that are not so...
Water Management For Different Crops Water Management For Paddy Water requirement for paddy is high. Assured and timely irrigation influences the yield significantly. The critical periods are the seedling establishment period, tillering, and panicle initiation to flowering stage. Until the transplanted seedlings are well established, water should be allowed to...
Introduction We know, water is crucial to life and existence. It is equally important for crops as well. Water management is an important aspect of cultivation. It refers to irrigation, drainage water harvest, and storage of water as well as conversation of water. Irrigation is very important in improving the...
Cereals And Millets Rice Seed Treatment: Seed treatment is an essential component in organic farming. The treatment protects against insect pest attacks and helps the establishment of healthy seedlings. We should use the following methods and inputs for the seed treatment in different crops: By Cow Dung: Soak the seeds...
Introduction We know, the seed is the most important input in crop cultivation. Good quality seeds/planting materials have high germination and vigor that form the basis for obtaining high yields. Good quality seeds/planting materials should be reasonably pure and free from insect damage and diseases. Only healthy seeds of suitable...
Land Preparation For Cereals And Millets Paddy You might know that cereal and millet require comparatively more pulverized soil in comparison to that of pulses and oilseeds. For them, the field should be ploughed 20 to 25 cm deep by mould board plough in summer. The field should be flooded...