Expert Advisory Details

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Posted by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur
Punjab
2021-02-27 13:44:01

Suggestion for farmers growing Wheat, Gram and Mustard

Keeping in view of threat of corona (COVID-19) spread farmers are advised to follow the government guidelines, use mask, ensure social distancing (six feet), hand washing with soap at reasonable interval during all agricultural operation in crops and field.

Wheat- At present timely sown wheat crop reaches at milking stage and it is critical stage for irrigation. So, it is advised to farmers please give irrigation to wheat crop. For the control of termite in standing crop give chlorpyriphos 20 E.C. 4 litre per ha. with irrigation water.

Gram- Keeping increasing temperature in view irrigation should be done in late sown gram.

Mustard- Start harvesting of early sown mustard at dropping of leaves and yellowing of pod.