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In a recent development, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar released crop-specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for the pesticide application with drones, along with a guidebook named as "Machinery for Millets Production, Processing and...

Sheath rot of rice is caused by Sarocladium oryzae that causes damaging effects on the plants. They appear mostly in areas where there is excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers.   

The stem rot disease of paddy is caused by Sclerotium oryzae which shows visible symptoms and affects the crop yield adversely. Small, black-coloured lesions are the initial symptom followed by enlarged spots along the inner leaf sheath.

The Brown spot disease of paddy is also known as Sesame leaf spot, fungal blight or Helmintosporiose. The fungus can affect the seedlings as well as the plants on the main field.  The appearance of brown spots is the main symptom of this disease. The spots are seen in the sheath of the seedlings, leaf sheaths, and along the lead blades and glumes.

Foot rot disease in rice is caused by a fungus named Fusarium moniliforme. It can affect the plant in its younger or mature stage. The symptoms shown at these stages will be different.  The infection in the seedling stage is identified by lanky and lean plants that grow taller than usual.

Are your crops often falling victim to relentless losses every winter, due to some persistent and troublesome powdery growth?   The root cause of this problem is Powdery mildew disease. Powdery mildew poses a substantial threat to your crops in cool...

Are you eager to cultivate mouthwatering mangoes that will have everyone craving for more? Look no further! Cultivate this flavorful fruit that will give you consistent, bountiful harvest season after season.   From selecting the right mango varieties to understanding optimal...

Are you not able to sell your tomato fruits in the market due to their deformed shape and presence of ringspots on their surface? The frustration of such a situation is understandable, but we’re here to get you out...

Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a serious pest that affects cotton crops. The name "pink bollworm" refers to the pinkish hue of its larvae, which are caterpillars responsible for the most significant damage to cotton plants. It primarily infests...

Ragged stunt virus affecting rice crops is seen mainly in tropical areas where the cultivation is throughout the year. It can affect the plants right from the seedling stage and grow with the plants.