In this essay we will discuss about the cultural, behavioural and biological methods adopted for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Cultural Methods for Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Agronomic adjustments, necessary for higher yield, are at the same time are directed at preventing mass multiplication and spread of pests by modifying the crop microclimate. a. Sanitation: It […]
Methods Used for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | Essay | Agronomy
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Agronomy of Rainfed Cropping Systems | Productivity | Crop | Agronomy
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Agronomy of rainfed cropping systems includes all practices controlled by the farmer that contribute to productivity of crops. Many management decisions are influenced by climate, inherent soil properties and socio-economic constraints. Each decision on crop and cultivar, land preparation, fertilisers and other agronomic practices will have impact on other factors as well. Intercropping is the […]
Agronomy of Irrigated Cropping Systems | Productivity | Crops | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the agronomy of irrigated cropping systems. Tillage: Establishing crops after cereals is somewhat difficult without adequate land preparation due to large quantities of residues left behind by the cereals. The problem is much more complicated after lowland rice crop. Thorough land preparation requires long time which limits multiple […]