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The government urges farmers to follow seed treatment, soil care, and proper fertilization for better moong and urad yields.
Moong and urad crops improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Seed treatment helps protect against pests and diseases.
Soil treatment with Trichoderma prevents root rot disease.
Correct use of fertilizers boosts crop growth and yield.
Weed control and proper sowing increase overall production.
The Agriculture Department has issued an important advisory for farmers to boost the production of moong, urad, moth, and other pulse crops during the Kharif season. According to experts, adopting scientific farming practices, such as seed and soil treatment, fertilizer use, and weed control, can not only increase yield but also maintain soil health.
These pulses, when cultivated properly, can become a strong source of income for farmers. The advisory encourages the use of scientific techniques and safe farming methods to ensure better output and land sustainability.
Upvan Shankar Gupta, Agricultural Research Officer (Horticulture), stated that crops like moong, urad, moth, and chana, when grown during Kharif, naturally improve soil fertility. This is because these pulse plants fix nitrogen in the soil through root bacteria, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Hence, experts recommend including pulse crops in crop rotation cycles.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Agricultural Research Officer (Plant Disease), explained that seed treatment is the easiest and most cost-effective method to prevent pest attacks and diseases.
Moong: Treat 1 kg of seed with 2g carbendazim + 5g thiamethoxam.
Chana: Use 4g Trichoderma or 1g carbendazim or 1.5g Tebuconazole 2 DS.
Urad: Treat with 2g carbendazim or 3g carbendazim 25% + Mancozeb 50% WS.
Additionally, apply Rhizobium culture treatment. Mix 600g of Rhizobium in a 1-liter jaggery solution (prepared by boiling 125g of jaggery in water), coat the seeds, dry them in the shade, and sow.
Surendra Singh Takar, Agricultural Research Officer (Plant Diseases), advised that soil treatment using Trichoderma is important to prevent root rot disease in legume crops.
Mix 2.5 kg of Trichoderma with 100 kg of moist cow dung.
Store the mixture in a shady place for 15 days.
Before sowing, spread this evenly across one hectare of land.
Dr. Kamlesh Chaudhary, Agricultural Research Officer (Chemistry), emphasized that fertilizer application must be based on soil testing. Before sowing:
Apply 32 kg Urea
Add either 250 kg SSP or 87 kg DAP per hectare
This will supply necessary nutrition to crops during early growth stages.
According to Ram Karan Jat, Agricultural Research Officer (Crops), weed control before germination is vital for better yield.
Use a combination of Pendimethalin 30 EC and Imizathapar 2 EC
Apply at 0.75 kg active ingredient per hectare
For chana, only Pendimethalin 30 EC is enough
Additionally, carry out manual weeding after 20–25 days
Using the correct quantity and method of sowing plays a major role in pulse crop productivity:
Moong and Chana: 15–20 kg seed per hectare
Urad: 12–15 kg seed per hectare
Ensure the correct spacing and sowing depth to promote uniform growth and healthy crops.
The Agriculture Department has also advised farmers to follow safety practices while handling fertilizers and pesticides:
Wear gloves, face masks, and full-body covering clothes
Avoid direct contact with chemicals to protect health and safety
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By adopting the scientific methods advised by the Agriculture Department, farmers can increase the yield of moong, urad, and other pulses while maintaining soil health. Following seed and soil treatment, proper fertilizer use, and safety measures will help farmers boost income and ensure sustainable farming.