Farming updates

Bad Effects of Dry Spell in Agriculture Allied Sector
1. Crop Damage & Yield Loss
Poor seed germination
Wilting and drying of crops
Flower and fruit drop
Low grain filling → reduced yield
2. Soil Degradation
Loss of soil moisture
Soil becomes hard and cracked
Reduction in soil microbes and organic matter
Increased soil erosion by wind
3. Water Stress
Drying of wells, ponds, and canals
Reduced groundwater recharge
Less water for irrigation and livestock
4. Increased Pest & Disease Attack
Some pests (aphids, mites, borers) increase during drought
Weak plants become more vulnerable to diseases
5. Nutrient Deficiency
Nutrient uptake reduces due to lack of moisture
Fertilizer efficiency decreases
Poor crop growth and yellowing of leaves
6. Livestock Problems
Shortage of green fodder
Reduced milk production
Heat stress and animal health issues
7. Economic Loss to Farmers
Increased cost of irrigation and inputs
Crop failure leads to debt
Reduced farm income and employment
8. Food Security Issues
Lower production of cereals, vegetables, and fodder
Increase in food prices
Risk of malnutrition in rural areas
9. Environmental Impact
Drying of vegetation
Loss of biodiversity
Higher risk of land turning barren (desertification)

Avoid use of undecomposed cowdung (Raw dung )in Apple trees and other plants as it may attract Grubs & immobilize nutrients

"Paddy Tip Burn"
Tip burn of Paddy Crop is associated with lack of oxygen, poor drainage, stress or nutrient deficiency like Nitrogen.

As the rains washed out the pollens in the areas where orchards were at 80-100% bloom. The dip in temperature has also affected the movements of vectors helpful in pollination.Now growers can opt for PGR s for better fruit setting.

For Sprouting of new Apple Plantation you must spray water 💦 to the plants 3 times a day

Fungicide should be sprayed at full Pinkbud stage (when majority of the fruit buds are at pink stage
You can introduce bee hives for effective pollination at 5-10 % bloom