A team of extension experts from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Punjab Agricultural University, Sangrur, inspected direct sowing paddy exhibitions at villages Mahalan, Dirba, Divangarh Camper, Rogla and Sangatpura.
Giving more information about this, Dr. Mandeep Singh, Associate Director (Training), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sangrur said that during this visit, apart from zinc and iron deficiency, the problem of weeds was seen in some farms. About which measures were suggested to prevent this as per the recommendations of Punjab Agricultural University while alerting the farmers.
Dr. Rukinder Preet Singh Dhaliwal, Assistant Professor (Crop Science) said that 25 kg zinc sulfate heptahydrate (21%) or 16 kg zinc sulfate monohydrate (33%) per acre should be applied sparingly to meet zinc deficiency. should Whereas, to meet the deficiency of iron element, one kg of ferrous sulphate should be dissolved in 100 liters of water and sprayed per acre. He said that for the prevention of Chinese (horse) grass and sparrow grass in direct seeded paddy, dissolve 400 ml of Ricestar 6.7 EC in 150 liters of water and spray at the stage of 2-4 leaves within 20-25 days after sowing. should give He said that herbicides should be sprayed in the wet field and after that the field should be kept in wet condition for one week.
Dr Sunil Kumar, Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering) carefully noted the experience of farmers with direct sowing of paddy with strip seeder.
The farmers thanked the team of KVK for observing direct sowing.
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