Background Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important cereal crop of India. In Karnataka, about 55–60% of the rice is grown under puddled system and the rest is under a rainfed situation. Traditional rice cultivation method is well-suited to countries…
Background information about farmer field: The farmers of Pavagada taluk have been growing Pomegranate crop since many years. From 2016 onwards, Pomegranate crop susceptible to many pest & diseases and loss is more than 60 per cent. Farmers are not in…
Background: Seed is critical input in Agriculture, and the availability of Quality seed plays a major role in sustainable yield as well as income of the family. Large number of Vegetable Varieties and Hybrids are released by the public sector…
Introduction: In recent years mango cultivation has taken a back seat in crop preference in Karnataka, as only a few farmers are bold enough to cultivate mango crop in large areas. Though there are many reasons such as strong and…
Background: Mushrooms are gradually becoming popular as they are rich in minerals, vitamins, very low on fat and sugar. They are good source of protein and contain many essential amino acids. It is also known to have medicinal value and…
Groundnut is an important oilseed crop grown in kharif /summer in Tumakuru district. The farmers of Pavagada taluk have been growing this crop for many years with available local variety (TMV-2), which are ungraded, having low vigour, viability and susceptible…
Farmer Shri.Rudraiah is a 75 years old person involved in farming since 50 years. He resides in Chikkahalli village of Korategere taluk in Tumakuru District. He used to own 2 acre farm, in which he used to cultivate Arecanut, Coconut…
Technology details: Arka Kalyan variety of IIHR released in 2004 is suitable for Kharif and tolerant to purple blotch disease. Vegetable special as a micro-nutrient supplement ensures vigour during growth stage further insulating against pests and diseases. Yield and output…
The arecanut palm is the source of common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or supari. In India it is extensively used and is very much linked to religious practices. India is the largest producer of arecanut and at…
Most of the farmers opined that banana is a highly risky crop for the small land holders. A few institutes have released different technologies for increasing the productivity of banana. High density planting with paired row Zig Zag is one…