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Drip irrigation and its advantages

By On September 10, 2023 0 Comments

Drip irrigation and its advantages

At a time when water resources are depleting, innovative agricultural irrigation methods are important. Drip irrigation is an agricultural method which changed water requirements in agriculture due to drop by drop irrigation which not only saves water but also keep plants healthy and has improved plant yield.

Advantages of drip irrigation

  • Water Conservation : Drip irrigation technique saves a lot of water and water in irrigation is used efficiently and it thus maximizes use of available water.
  • Increase crop production : Through drip irrigation water is directly fed to the roots of the plant, which help in healthier plants and thus higher yield.
  • Reduces weed growth : As discussed earlier, drip irrigation provides water directly to root zone, thus minimizing moisture between plants. This is the place where weed grows
  • Reduces diseases : As drip irrigation feeds water directly to the roots, it minimizes water contact with stem, leaves and fruit of the plant
  • Reduces soil erosion : Drip irrigation reduces soil erosion
  • Evaporation is reduced : As water is fed directly to the roots of the plant, evaporation is reduced.

But with drip irrigation there are challenges as well :

  • High installation cost
  • Vulnerable to clogging and dysfunction
  • blockage in pipe leads to crop loss
  • problems with moisture distribution

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Mulching Sheet and how it enhanced production in agriculture
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Mulching Sheet and how it enhanced production in agriculture

By On September 9, 2023 0 Comments

Mulching Sheet and how it enhanced production in agriculture

Mulching sheet is a game changer in agriculture. Use of mulching sheets in winters has increased productivity by working as an insulator for heat and cold for plant roots.

How mulching sheet has helped in enhancing production in agriculture

  • It helps retain moisture in the soil which saves water and reduces irrigation needs
  • It regulates soil temperature. In winters when you have low temperature outside you can still find your soil temperature more. Reason is mulching acts as an insulator.
  • Mulching helps in improving plant growth and reducing plant stress.
  • Mulching suppress weed growth, reducing need of herbicides and natural weeding
  • Mulching helps in improving yield and quality of harvest
  • Mulching protects soil from soil erosion

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Crops you can grow in a Shade Net house
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How prepare your Shade Net house for Summers
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How prepare your Shade Net house for Summers

By On September 9, 2023 0 Comments

How prepare your Shade Net house for Summers

Shade net houses are primarily made for summers and they have proved to have an excellent yield to plants during the season. But there are a few things you must take care of during summer season for excellent harvest

  1. No Mulching Sheet : Mulching Sheets work counter-productive during summer season. Mulching sheets are designed in such a way that in winter seasons they regulate the temperature near the roots, thus helping in keeping the plants healthy. But during summers, they work as counter productive and can help in generation of root diseases which will decrease life of plant and productivity.
  2. Check your sprinklers : Most net houses will have sprinklers for cooling down of temperature during summers. But as they are not used during monsoon and winter seasons, it is often seen that sprinklers get jammed.
  3. Seed Selection : The seeds which work well during winters doesn’t guarantee of them working well in summers as well. So always choose seeds which are for the season

The crop and yield depends on many other factors as well, but the above given are primary factors which one need to take care off.

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

How prepare your Shade Net house for winters
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How prepare your Shade Net house for winters

By On September 8, 2023 0 Comments

How prepare your Shade Net house for winters

Shade Net house are a boon for summer season but, in order to get a higher yield and for crop management you need to bring some improvements in shade net house in winter season.

What are the must do :

  • Mulching Sheet : Mulching Sheets are a must for winter season. Mulching sheets help your roots to stay cozy and thus helps in plant growth.
  • Less water : Watering your plants just 20 minutes a day through drip irrigation is enough
  • Put the sliding net on during night : A lot of dew comes in winters. To ensure that the dew doesn’t hamper your plant growth apply sliding nets every night in such a way and all your plants are properly covered. When sun rises again remove the sliding net for temperature management.
  • Buy seeds which are for winter harvest only. Plants which germinate from such seeds perform better in harsh conditions.

What more needs to be done :

One improvement in your net shade house will surely help you. During winters, the breeze is very cold and thus effect your plants. Your side nets can be covered with plastic curtains (you can install rolling curtains so that you can lift them again during summers) to ensure that your plants grow in optimum temperature.

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Challenges – Shade net house

By On September 8, 2023 0 Comments

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 – Shade Net house

By On September 8, 2023 0 Comments

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

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Surface irrigation

By On September 7, 2023 0 Comments

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.

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Importance of Irrigation

By On September 7, 2023 0 Comments

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
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Health benefits of eating tomato

By On September 7, 2023 0 Comments

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.

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Everything about Tomato

By On September 6, 2023 0 Comments

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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