A field trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of different husbandry practices in controlling pests in organic winter oilseed rape production. In oilseed rape, considerable damage and harvest losses can be caused by the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala), the pollen beetl...
Current olive growing practices range from the traditional Mediterranean olive grove to intensively managed olive plantations. Insecticides against major olive pests, like the olive moth (Prays oleae, Lep.: Yponomeutidae)and the jasmine moth, (Palpita unionalis, Lep.: Pyralidae) are still applied...
NEW PRACTICES IN THE CULTIVATION OF THE MINT, MENTHA ARVENSIS IN THE INDO-GANGETIC PLAINSincome, menthol, pesticide application, pests, surveys, Cajanus cajan, weed control, farmers, summer, mint, Oryza sativa, irrigation, chickpeas, Mentha arvensis, oils, Cicer arietinum, wheat, pigeon peas, ...
Banana plants require attentive care to ensure healthy growth and prevent common issues such as Panama disease and withering. To prevent and control these diseases and pests, farmers typically spray fungicide/pesticide once every two weeks. Understanding the development stages, areas of impact, and ef...
Organic cultivation practices specifically aim to get the soil into healthy shape by using nonchemical, pesticide-free methods and by encouraging the soil's natural ecosystem to thrive. Effective organic soil cultivation helps control weeds and produce healthy plants. Aerating—or exposing the soil to...
4. Traditional Practices: Preserving and promoting traditional customs, languages, and beliefs to maintain cultural identity. Personal Cultivation: 1. Self-discipline: Developing habits of self-control and personal management. 2. Continuous Learning: Seeking out new knowledge and skills to improve oneself...
This study examines empirically the extent to which vegetable cultivatingfarmers in Sri Lanka are willing to adopt effective, economical andsustainable crop protection technologies such as Integrated Pest Management(lPM) instead of applying solely chemical pesticides to control pests. It usesprimary data ...
Biosafety Act was introduced in Turkey to solve the problems related to absence of law on GMOs. The combined management of pests and weeds along with integrated control of crops has been considered as an option for genetic usages in Turkey in order to increase quality and efficiency as well ...
smart farm with automated machinery and drones, showcasing precision agriculture and technology-driven farming practices. Agriculture is undergoing a revolution. New technologies are enabling unprecedented precision and control in plant cultivation, dramatically boosting yields and sustainability. From gene edit...
Although protected cultivation techniques are increasingly being adopted by large- and medium-scale farmers of high-value crops in Africa, notably in flower and export tomato crops, such practices remain unexploited by smallholders (Nordey et al., 2017). A study conducted with a small number of ...