Healthy soil is the foundation of successful farming. But not all soil conditions are equal — the presence or absence of oxygen plays a crucial role in plant growth. Soils are classified as aerobic or anaerobic, depending on how much air, particularly oxygen, is available. Understanding these conditions helps farmers improve soil management, enhance crop…
Termite mounds are a common sight in many farmlands, forests, and open fields across India. These structures, often mistaken as useless dirt piles, actually hold more significance than meets the eye. Understanding how termite mounds form, their role in farming, and how they can benefit or harm crops can help farmers make informed decisions. How…
In modern horticulture crops, achieving higher yields and better-quality produce depends not only on the major nutrients—Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K)—but also on micronutrients. Though required in small quantities, micronutrients are essential for plant growth, development, and disease resistance. Neglecting them can lead to hidden hunger in plants, reducing productivity and quality. What…
Arecanut cultivation has expanded massively in Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of coastal India. Farmers often grow pepper, cocoa, banana, and other intercrops along with Arecanut. While this multi-cropping system improves income, it creates a semi-shade condition where sunlight penetration to soil is very low. Over time, this shade leads to poor “sunlight recharge” of the…
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is a tropical cash crop valued globally for chocolate and confectionery production. In India, it is cultivated mainly under areca nut and coconut plantations, offering farmers additional income without extra land. With rising domestic chocolate demand and steady export potential, cocoa farming holds a profitable and promising market future for smallholders and…
Nitro phosphate fertilizers, often called NP fertilizers, are a unique class of plant nutrients that supply both Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) in readily available forms. These two major nutrients are essential for healthy plant growth, root development, flowering, and yield improvement. Unlike single-nutrient fertilizers, nitro phosphate ensures balanced and continuous nutrient supply to crops….
ಅಡಿಕೆ ಕಾಯಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕೊಳೆ ಬಂದು ತೋಟದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸನೆ ಬರುವ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಉಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನೂ ಮಳೆಯ ಮುನಿಸು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಮುಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷ ಅಡಿಕೆ ಬೆಳೆಗಾರರು ಖರ್ಚಿಗೇನು ಮಾಡುವುದೋ ತಿಳಿಯದಾಗಿದೆ.ಇಂತಹಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಈ ತನಕ ಬಂದಂತಿಲ್ಲ. ಯಾವ ತೋಟಗಾರನನ್ನೂ ಬಿಡದೆ ಕಾಡಿದ ಈ ಕೊಳೆ ರೋಗ ಯಾಕೆ ಈ ರೀತಿ ರೌದ್ರ ರೂಪ ತಾಳಿತು? ಕೊಳೆ ಔಷಧಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ? ಮೈಲುತುತ್ತೆ ಸರಿಯಿಲ್ಲವೇ? ಔಷಧಿ ಸಿಂಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದು ಸರಿಯಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ ? ಇದು ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಸಂಶಯದ ಊಹನೆಗಳು. ಆದರೆ ವಾಸ್ತವವೇ ಬೇರೆ. ಆ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನು ನಾವು…
In agriculture, there are many invisible enemies of crops. Among them, the Nematode is one of the most damaging. These microscopic worms live in the soil and attack plant roots, reducing growth, yield, and quality. They are often called the “silent destroyers” because the damage is usually noticed only after it becomes severe. Types of…
In agriculture, farmers think NPK – Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium – the major nutrients required for plant growth. But secondary nutrients like Sulphur (S) is equally important for sustainable yields and high-quality produce. Sulphur is sometimes called the “fourth major nutrient” because of its essential role in plant metabolism, yield, and resistance. Why Plants Need…
In most farms today, we see one common trend – farmers apply only NPK nutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) to their crops. These are indeed the major nutrients, but they are not the only nutrients a plant needs. Secondary nutrient like Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulphur (S) are equally important. Unfortunately, their importance is often…
