Expert Advisory Details

Suggestions for farmers growing Wheat, Oil Seeds and sugarcane

WHEAT- During these days, farmers are advised to apply light irrigation to wheat crop to minimise the negative impact of high temperatures. Farmers can also spray potassium chloride.

• To produce karnal bunt free seed of wheat, give single spray of 200 ml Tilt per acre using 200 litres of water at ear emergence stage.

OILSEEDS- If the infestation of aphid reaches the economic threshold level in sarson/ raya then spray the crop with 40 g Actara 25 WG or 400 ml of Rogor 30 EC or 600 ml of Dursban 20 EC in 100 litres of water per acre.

SUGARCANE- Complete the sowing of sugarcane and use recommended varieties i.e. CoPB-92, Co118, CoJ-85, CoJ-64 (early maturing), CoPB-94, CoPB-93, CoPB-91, Co-238, CoJ-88 for mid season and late maturing.