Learn about the pests that damage jute and its control. 1. Jute Mealybug, Maconellicoccus Hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): Besides jute, this sap-sucking mealy-bug attacks the roselle fibre crop (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.); an important fibre allied to jute, and is responsible for an appreciable decrease in the yield of fibre. Life-Cycle: The mated females lay pink […]
Pests of Jute and Its Control | Agriculture
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How to Cultivate Jute ? | Fibre Crops | Agriculture
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Everything you need to learn about jute cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Jute (Pat, Patsan): Jute occupies a very important position among the fibre crops and it is second only to cotton. It is the most important cash crop of eastern India, earning foreign exchange of about 3,000 million rupees annually. The crop is […]
Jute: Origin, Distribution and Production | Essay | Agronomy
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In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Jute 2. Area and Production of Jute 3. Climate, Soils and Tillage 4. Varieties and Seasons 5. Seeds and Seeding 6. Nutrient Management 7. Jute Based Cropping Systems 8. Water Management 9. Weed Management 10. Harvesting, Retting and Extraction 11. Quality Consideration. Contents: […]