Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada yojna ( PMMSY- Scheme ) ; Features , Benefits and Eligibility
Anticipating the huge potential for the advancement of fisheries and for giving centered consideration to the fisheries sector
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Agrovista-Farming
Transforming The lives of Farmers.
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Weed Management in Rice (Oryza sativa)
As per an estimation, the total economic losses due to rice weeds in India is around 11 Billion USD considering the 18 states and 10 major crops, out of which the economic losses due to weed infestation in direct-seeded rice are about 21% and in the case of transplanted rice it is about 14%
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Kisan Credit Card ( KCC); Features, Benefits, and Eligibility
Kisan credit card ( KCC) is a Government of India scheme that has been launched to provide short-term agricultural loans for the seasonal agricultural and allied sector’s needs (Fisheries, animal husbandry, etc.,) like the purchase of agriculture inputs (seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, etc.), maintenance, and purchase of farm equipment to meet crop production and agri-marketing expenses
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How to Avail Agricultural Loans in India
It is a credit facility provided by different banks to the farmers for their agricultural or allied operational needs like expenses related to crop production, post-harvest activities, contingencies, animal husbandry, purchase of agricultural land or agricultural tools, etc.
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Insect Pest Management in Rice Crop for a Bumper Harvest
The warm and humid environment under which rice is grown is very conducive to the proliferation of insects. Heavily fertilized, high-tillering varieties and the practice of multi-cropping rice throughout the year are more inducive to the buildup of pest populations. On average rice yield loss due to various insect pests was estimated to be 31.5% in Asia and Pests are one of the major reasons for the yield losses across India
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Rice Crop Disease Management for a Bumper Crop Harvest
Rice diseases are a key concern in combating global food insecurity given the diseases are responsible for approx. 10% of rice production losses globally which may go up from 50 to 90% in severe cases.
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Insecticide Formulations and their Calculation ; A brief Information
An insecticide formulation is a mixture of chemicals (Active + Inert or inactive ingredients) that effectively control a pest population. Formulating an insecticide involves processing it to improve its storage, handling, safety, application, or effectiveness.
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Role of Plant Nutrients in Development of the Plant
Plant nutrients are chemical elements that are essential for proper growth and development of plants; deficiency of one of which develops a characteristic symptom and hinders proper plant growth
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