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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mango Cultivation in Tamil Nadu!
Published: April 2017 Mango cultivation has been practiced in our country for approximately 4,000 years. The mango, often referred to as the "king of fruits," holds a significant place in…
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New Varieties of Pulses and Their Special Characteristics!
Proteins essential for human nutrition are largely obtained from pulses. However, pulse production in our country was not sufficient to meet the demand, leading to the import of required pulses.…
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Methods of Vermicompost Production!
Importance of Earthworms in Agriculture To ensure the vitality of soil for agriculture, it is essential to have soil teeming with life, specifically earthworms and microorganisms. Earthworms play a crucial…
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Organic Method of Paddy Cultivation!
Paddy cultivation is of great importance in Tamil Nadu. Not only in our country, but paddy is also a staple food for more than half of the world's population. Organic…
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Maize Cultivation!
Published in the February 2019 Issue Among the major cereal crops grown worldwide, maize (corn) holds a significant position. Beyond its use as food and fodder, maize serves as a…
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TMV 7 Sesame!
Published in the August 2019 Issue Sesame has been a significant crop since ancient times. Known for its high oil content, sesame oil is a valuable cooking oil, often referred…
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Small Onion Cultivation!
Publication Date: February 2019 Small onions, a staple in daily cooking, are widely cultivated in Tamil Nadu. Varieties The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has released several varieties such as Co.1,…
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