Challenges - Shade Net house

Challenges – Shade net house

Challenges – Shade net house

Though Shade net houses are known as yield multipliers, but they too have certain challenges. While Shade net houses are known for their yield in Summer seasons, they are not that effective in monsoon and winter seasons.

Challenges of a Shade Net house

As in a net house, water can come inside from the top covering, plants get effected due to heavy downpour in rainy season which effect productivity and plant health drastically. For e.g. in state of Rajasthan (India) where temperature climbs to over 45 degree Celsius in summers, shade net houses work as a boon and give excellent cultivation for veggie growers.

But the same Shade net house becomes a headache for growers during monsoon season because water flows down the upper covering and the excess water keeps flowing inside and if one doesn’t have an excellent drainage system, plant health will be effected. Even with an excellent drainage system, continuous rainfall will definitely effect your crop health.

Moving ahead in winters again Shade net house is a problem affair. A shade net house is originally covered with net from all sides due to which cold winds will work as a “shock wave for plants” and  dew falling from top layer of shade net house, will reduce plant growth. Both these aspects will reduce plant yield and quality.

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Advantages of Shade net house

Advantages - Shade Net House

Advantages – Shade Net house

Advantages – Shade Net house

Shade net house is a protected cultivation structure which protects plant from UV rays, pests and insects and provide optimum environment for plant growth. The main advantages of Shade net house are listed below

Advantages of Shade net House

  • Shade net house can be cooler upto 30 degree Celsius in comparison to outside temperature. This in turn help veggies and flower to grow faster, healthier and give a higher yield per plant
  • Materials used in Shade net house are highly efficient substitute for insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.
  • Shade Net house are cheaper to make compared to polyhouses. Shade net houses work perfectly in places where summers are extremely hot.
  • Shade net houses are frequently beneficial to prevent crop overheating.
  • Using shade net various climatic conditions like light, humidity, temperature, carbon-di-oxide levels can be managed, assisting a proper development of plants.
  • By keeping the moisture within, shade nets are helpful by preventing significant plant drying.

In times when agriculture is being effected by insufficient rains, excess rainfall, unseasonal rainfall and uncertain climatic conditions, shade net house provides a economical solution to keep your crops safe from adverse environment and increase farm incomes.

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Challenges in a Shade net house
How to prepare Shade net house for winters
How to prepare Shade net house for Summers
Shade Net house Vs Polyhouse
Crops you can grow in a Shade Net house
Mulching Sheet and how it enhanced production in agriculture
Drip irrigation and its advantages
Organic Fertizers you can use in agriculture

surface irrigation

Surface irrigation

Surface irrigation

Surface irrigation is a method of delivering water to crops using gravity. i.e. water starts running from a higher ground to lower ground. It is the most common irrigation practice being used over thousand years. Water is applied to soil surface and distributed by gravity. water infiltrates the soil while flowing over the field surface.

Three most common forms of surface irrigation are

  • Basin irrigation: Basin irrigation is the most common form of surface irrigation, particularly in regions with layouts of small fields. If a field is level in all directions, encompassed by a dyke to prevent runoff and provides an undirected flow of water onto the field, it is referred to as basin
  • Border irrigation: Border irrigation is a type of surface irrigation where the field is divided into strips separated by border ridges running down the gradient of the field. The area between the ridges is flooded during irrigation.
  • Furrow irrigation: Furrow irrigation is a method of laying out the water channels in such a way where gravity plays the role of providing just enough water for suitable plants

Surface irrigation has a very low capital cost but is difficult to design and manage. The challenge with surface irrigation is that it can be inefficient and can waste water.

importance of irrigation

Importance of Irrigation

Importance of Irrigation

Water is the most important element for plant growth. Different type of plant require different quantities of water at different times. But excess and unregulated water can destroy your crops and plants. Thus Irrigation is the process through which controlled water is supplied through artificial mediums such as pipes, sprinklers etc.

Main importance of irrigation are discussed below

  • Agriculture is hampered with irregular, insufficient and excess rainfall. Indian economy where 70% population relies on agriculture, proper irrigation facilities if the key to success.
  • Productivity of land is more with proper irrigation facilities than those with no irrigation facilities. In India we generally have 2 crop seasons, Kharif and Rabi. Unirrigated regions are those which are dependent entirely on rainfall for their produce and only have Kharif crops. This effects farmer income largely.
  • Multiple cropping per year is only possible with proper irrigation facilities. This will enhance productivity and profitability.
  • Seeds cannot grow in dry soil as moisture is necessary for plant growth. Proper irrigation facilities can solve the problem.
  • Through irrigation it is possible to provide excellent environment for the plant roots to grow.
  • Bringing more land under cultivation is only possible through irrigation
  • A plant can absorb nutrients from the soil only when you have proper irrigation facilities.
  • Insufficient rain may also cause drought & famines. Irrigation can play a protective role during the period of drought & famines.
  • Irrigation can also be regarded as a catalyst for NATION GROW. With proper irrigation facilities farmer income is set to increase and will help nation to grow further. When living standards of 70% of your population is increased, who can stop a nation from developing.

With time, irrigation facilities have also become more efficient and water saving. A few irrigation facilities are as under

Health benefits of eating tomato

Health benefits of eating tomato

Tomato is a fruit which are a rich source of folate, Vitamin C and potassium and antioxidants like lycopene, beta-carotene, which if added to your daily diet helps to keep you healthy

Below given are key health benefits of eating tomato:

  • Daily consumption of tomato may help to protect your brain health. Tomato has an antioxidant like lycopene which studies suggest help protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, which is common in old age but doesn’t have any cure
  • Daily consumption of tomato helps you lower risks of heart ailment or heart attack. Consumption of Tomato help you with synthesis of good cholesterol and reduces the production of bad cholesterol. This helps to keep your heart healthy.
  • Daily consumption of tomato helps regulate fasting blood sugar.
  • Daily consumption of tomato which has a lot of fiber content helps you prevent constipation. 
  • Daily consumption of tomato helps reduce cancer risks. This is due to Lycopene and beta-carotene, two antioxidants found in tomatoes, have been shown to possess anticancer properties.
  • Daily consumption of tomato helps aid immune system. 
  • Daily consumption of tomato corrects uneven skin tone

As per studies, one full tomato provides below given nutrition.

  • Calories: 22.5Health benefits of eating tomato
  • Carbohydrates: 4.86g
  • Fat: 0.25g
  • Protein: 1.1g
  • Vitamin C: 17.1mg, 19% of the daily value
  • Potassium: 296mg, 6% of the daily value
  • Vitamin K: 9.88mcg, 8% of the daily value
  • Folate: 18.8mcg, 4.7% of the daily value

But there are certain risks as well with Tomato Intake

Raw tomatoes can have germs like Listeria or Salmonella, resulting in foodborne illness. This is a greater concern for those who: are pregnant, over the age of 65, under the age of five, or have health problems or take medications that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness.

tomato

Everything about Tomato

Everything about Tomato

Tomato is classified as a fruit because they contain seeds and and grow from the flowers of tomato plant. Tomatos are a rich source of folate, Vitamin C and potassium and are being widely grown in India in winters.  

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