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Scope and Contents This leaflet offers detailed guidance on improving barley cultivation. It emphasizes barley's hardiness and shorter growing season compared to wheat. It covers soil preparation, manure application, improved seed varieties suited to different regions, timely sowing, seed treatment, weeding, irrigation, and disease control. The goal is to boost yields through better practices and attention typically given to wheat. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of...

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This leaflet explains the life cycle and damaging effects of the rice bug (Gundhi bug), a serious pest of paddy crops in North India. It attacks rice at the milk stage, sucking nutrients from developing grains, resulting in chaffy ears and yield loss. It outlines chemical control methods using BHC and Endrin and recommends field sanitation, such as clearing grasses around bunds, to prevent infestation. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This pamphlet provides practical advice to Indian farmers on boosting wheat yields through better land preparation, timely sowing, improved seed varieties, optimal manuring, proper irrigation, and pest control. It emphasizes region-specific wheat varieties, the use of legume rotation, and techniques like line sowing and interculture for healthier crops and higher productivity. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This leaflet explains how to convert the invasive water hyacinth weed into nutrient-rich compost or ash. It outlines composting methods for different climates and highlights its high content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash, far richer than regular manure. The compost improves soil health, while the ash is especially useful for acidic soils and beneficial for crops like sugarcane, jute, and cotton. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This leaflet explains various crop irrigation methods—like flooding, flat bed, strip, border strip, ridge-bed, furrow, contour ditch, basin, and sprinkler systems. It helps farmers select the right method based on soil type, land slope, and crop needs. It also includes practical tips on layout, water efficiency, and suitability for different regions and crops. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet offers practical guidelines for cultivating high-yielding maize across diverse Indian regions. It emphasizes using improved seed varieties (like Meerut Yellow, Pusa Yellow, or Punjab Hy.No.1), soil preparation, timely sowing (June–October in North India), and balanced fertilization. It provides clear instructions for irrigation, interculture, and pest control, aiming to enhance productivity in both plains and hill areas. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers...

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This leaflet explains how to improve the nutritional value of paddy straw by mixing it with leguminous fodder like sannhemp. It highlights a simple practice used by farmers in Andhra Pradesh, growing and layering sannhemp with paddy straw to create a more balanced, digestible, and calcium-rich cattle feed. The method helps boost livestock health and productivity in rice-growing areas. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet promotes soyabean as a high-protein, mineral-rich crop with both food and fodder value. It discusses its nutritional benefits, varieties suitable for Indian regions, and its multiple industrial by-products. It also gives step-by-step guidance on land preparation, sowing, fertilization, bacterial inoculation, pest and disease management, and storage practices. Soyabean is emphasized as a leguminous crop that enhances soil fertility and can be grown for green fodder or hay. ...

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This pamphlet provides practical guidance to farmers on cultivating Bajra (pearl millet) effectively in dryland conditions. It covers soil types, sowing methods, improved seed varieties by region, manuring techniques, irrigation practices, and control of common pests and diseases. The emphasis is on increasing yield through mixed cropping, timely sowing, and use of fertilizers, even under low rainfall. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet outlines the cultivation of rapes and mustards including rai, sarson, toria, and taramira for Indian farmers. It covers ideal sowing times, land preparation, seed rates, improved varieties, and manuring practices for different regions like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Bihar. It emphasizes line sowing, irrigation scheduling, aphid control, and the importance of honeybees for pollination and yield. The pamphlet also includes a chart of high-oil yielding strains with seasonal...

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This pamphlet explains best practices for growing pineapples, including soil and climate suitability, planting techniques, spacing, fertilization, and irrigation. It describes popular varieties like Kew, Giant Kew, and Queen and emphasizes heavy manuring, disease prevention, and careful harvesting to ensure high yields and profit. It also gives region-specific planting advice and highlights ratoon cropping. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet introduces yam as a nutritious and profitable summer crop cultivated across parts of southern and western India. It outlines ideal soil and climate conditions, methods of land preparation, planting techniques, interculture options (like ginger or in betelnut gardens), irrigation, staking, and fertilization practices. It also includes harvesting indicators and post-harvest storage tips. Emphasis is placed on yam’s value as a staple and income-generating crop for small farmers,...

Scope and Contents This leaflet provides essential safety guidelines for handling, storing, and using pesticides. It stresses that pesticides are poisonous to humans and animals, and gives clear do’s and don’ts to avoid health risks. It also includes detailed first aid instructions in case of poisoning through swallowing, inhalation, skin or eye contact. The leaflet promotes safe practices for farmers and pesticide applicators to prevent accidents and protect health. Published by Ministry of Agriculture...

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This pamphlet offers practical guidance to farmers on increasing yields of sesamum (til), an important oilseed crop in India. It discusses suitable soils and climates, crop rotations, improved varieties, sowing techniques, intercultural operations, pest and disease control, and optimal harvesting practices. Specific recommendations are provided region-wise, tailored to both rainfed and irrigated conditions. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet provides a practical guide to cultivating the silk cotton tree, especially the improved Ceiba pentandra variety. It explains propagation through seed, nursery preparation, transplanting techniques, spacing, and maintenance. The tree is valued for its light, fluffy cotton used in stuffing materials and has good market demand. Once mature, each tree can yield around 7 kg of clean floss and up to 700 g of seeds annually. With minimal care, it offers a supplementary source of rural...

Scope and Contents This ICAR bulletin explores the jackfruit's distribution, cultivation, propagation, and uses in India. Native to the country, jackfruit thrives in tropical climates and is mainly grown in Assam, Bihar, and the southern states. It covers the fruit’s botanical features, flowering pattern, propagation methods (like grafting and air layering), pests, diseases, and extensive culinary and industrial uses. It also highlights early hybridization experiments at the Kallar Fruit Station to improve...

Scope and Contents This pamphlet provides step-by-step guidance on establishing and managing a productive santra (orange) orchard. It covers site selection, soil preferences, pit preparation, recommended varieties like Nagpur and Kinnow, and planting techniques. It emphasizes early care of young trees, intercropping options, irrigation, nutrient management, disease control (like gummosis and powdery mildew), and practices to regulate flowering and cropping for higher market returns. Published by Ministry of...

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This pamphlet is a practical guide for farmers on growing bananas under Indian climatic conditions. It covers suitable regions, soil selection, varieties, planting techniques, interculture practices, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting tips. It emphasizes the importance of using disease-free suckers, proper manuring, and local adaptation of varieties like Poovan, Basrai, and Nendran. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This pamphlet offers practical advice on increasing redgram (arhar) yield using high-yielding varieties, mixed cropping, and better cultivation practices. It covers ideal soils, sowing times, crop mixtures (with cereals, pulses, oilseeds), and region-specific recommendations. It also explains disease and pest control, especially wilt and pod borers. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This pamphlet educates farmers on two major wheat diseases- earcockle and tundu, caused by nematodes and bacteria. It explains their life cycle, symptoms, and impact on yield and grain quality. Earcockle leads to malformed grains called galls, while tundu results in slimy, sterile spikes. The document emphasizes preventive seed treatment methods, especially using brine or salt solutions, and recommends crop rotation to break the nematode lifecycle. Published by Ministry of Agriculture...

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This pamphlet outlines ginger cultivation—from soil and climate needs to planting, manuring, disease control, harvesting, curing, and export preparation. It highlights both traditional and modern practices and includes high-yield varieties like Rio-de-Janeiro and China. It also discusses ginger’s medicinal, culinary, and industrial uses, along with its economic returns. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This leaflet promotes sunflower as a short-duration, high-yielding oilseed crop. It explains its nutritional and commercial value, suitable regions and varieties, basic cultivation practices, and pest control tips. Sunflower fits well in multiple cropping and can be grown in both irrigated and dry conditions. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This detailed pamphlet outlines the origin, botany, and cultivation of clove (Syzygium aromaticum), a valuable spice introduced to India in the 1800s. It covers ideal soil and climate conditions, propagation by seeds, planting methods, manuring practices, and disease management. Harvesting guidelines emphasize picking buds just before they bloom for best quality. The document also touches on economic aspects, highlighting the long gestation period but promising profitability from the 15th...

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This pamphlet advises farmers on reducing chemical fertilizer use by incorporating organic manures and legume-based crop rotation. It explains how rhizobia bacteria in legumes naturally fix nitrogen, and offers tips on composting, green manuring, and using fertilizers efficiently like split application, soil testing, and mixing with neem cake to boost yield while preserving soil health. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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This leaflet introduces simple, improved tools that help rice farmers save time and labour while improving yield. It explains the benefits of implements like the mould-board plough, Orissa plough, wetland puddler, green manure trampler, Burmese satoon, and rice-land weeder. These tools help with better soil preparation, puddling, weed control, and burying crop residues, all crucial for a healthy rice crop. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Scope and Contents This leaflet gives simple but essential guidance to protect kharif rice crops, especially high-yielding varieties, from pests and diseases. It explains preventive steps at different stages like seed treatment, nursery care, and field spraying. Key pests like gall midge, stem borers, plant hoppers, and diseases like blast and bacterial blight are covered with clear control methods, including the use of resistant varieties and proper use of chemicals. Published by Ministry of Agriculture...

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This pamphlet highlights the importance of protecting topsoil, which is vital for farming. It explains how erosion by wind and water slowly destroys soil fertility and how farmers can prevent it through methods like contour bunding, crop rotation, planting grasses and trees, and proper manuring. It also gives area-specific tips for farmland, forestland, grassland, and fallow land. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.