In this article we will discuss about the economics of mango orchards in the various states of India. Economics of Mango Orchards in Chittor and Krishna Districts, Andhra Pradesh: The economics mango orchard in selected districts of Andhra Pradesh is presented in Table below: Taking into account Chittor and Krishna districts together the average yield of mango stood at 6.5 [...]
Orcharding is a long term investment and needs lot of planning and expertise. While planning and planting a new orchard, one should give utmost attention and care to various aspects like selection of location and site, nature of soil and subsoil, planting of suitable kinds and varieties of fruits, proper planting distance and purchasing of fruit plants from reliable nurseries. [...]
The following points highlight the five main soil management practices of orchard. The practices are: 1. Soil Culture 2. Inter Culture 3. Weed Management 4. Manuring and Fertilization 5. Irrigation Systems. Practice # 1. Soil Culture: (i) Tillage: It means ploughing and hoeing of the soil. The objective of the tillage is to loosen and pulverize the soil so that [...]