‘Take precautions, prevent apple, other fruits from disease spread’
KINS Desk
Srinagar, Apr 20 (KINS): Amid frequent rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), -Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture Tuesday issued an advisory to farmers with regard to cultivation of different crops.
According to news agency KINS, in an advisory issued here, ICAR-CITH experts said that the farmers engaged in the cultivation of crops like apple, pear, cherry, apricot, peach, plum, almond, etc need to follow the precautions and safety measures while cultivating the crops.
“In case of apple for management of scab other diseases and pests, farmers are advised to adhere to the plant protection schedule developed by Department of Horticulture of respective states at petal fall stage (60-70%)”. It reads.
The recommendation of department of Horticulture, includes application of any fungicide and insecticide per 100 litre of water mentioned below Fungicide Insecticide (Need based) Difenoconazole 25 EC (30 ml) Dimethoate 30 EC (100 ml) Flusilazole 40 EC (20 ml) Quinalphos 25 EC (100 ml) Trifloxystrobin 25% + Tebucanazole 50% 75 WP (40 g).
The weed management and copper-based spray is recommended for management of gummosis in almond and stone fruits integrated approach of nutrient management.
Hail storm: “Spray the hail affected orchards with urea(1kg) and Mancozeb (600 gm) in 200 L of water. Nutrition management: In addition to soil application of second split dose of urea, following foliar sprays for nutrients is recommended for correcting their deficiencies:Element Formulation grams/100 litre water. Time of spray Boron (B) H3BO3 100-150 (H3BO3), after petal fall Calcium (Ca) CaCl2 300 (CaCl2) Fruit development stage”
It further reads “Since weeds compete with main crop, set seeds for further propagation and also harbor diseases & pests which are harmful for main crop. Therefore farmers are advised to remove weeds from their nurseries, orchards and ensure periodical destruction of weeds beyond 60 cm around tree trunks. For nursery plants weeding, pinching, nutrient management and drainage should be done for enhancing their survival rate”.
Do’s and Don’ts: “During spraying take proper protection measures like wear goggles, gloves, masks, apron etc. If Use stickers/adjuvants for better efficacy of fungicides (except Dodine) especially during rainy days”.
“In case of heavy rains within 12 hours of spray the spray is to be repeated immediately (if adjuvants/stickers are not used)” it said.
“Anybody is feeling sick, cough, sneezing, fever etc. kindly consult doctor rather than work in orchards. Spraying should be done during early morning or evening hours”
The advisory added that for any clarification farmers can contact: Dr D B Singh (9419061669); Dr O C Sharma (9419243119), Dr Javid I Mir (9906602101), Dr K L Kumawat (9419061108), Dr Wasim H Raja (9419058998), Dr Sajad Un Nabi (7006487704), Dr S N Kirmani (7006316856 )or Dr M A Sheikh (9419515989).(KINS)
