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The article provides information about development of hybrid sorghum (C.S.H. No.1 and No.2, P.S.H. No.1 and No.2) by the Parbhani Research Centre, providing detailed information on soil preparation, sowing techniques, fertilizer application, pest control, and harvesting practices. It emphasizes scientific methods for higher yield and sustainable farming in semi-arid regions of Maharashtra.

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The article provides detailed scientific guidance on the cultivation of hybrid millet (H.B.1), emphasizing its potential to increase yield by ten quintals per acre when cultivated with proper fertilizer and care. Developed from the parent varieties Rift 23 A and Beel 3 V, this hybrid is less susceptible to stem borer pests and requires minimal planting cost.

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The article provides a scientific overview of ginger (Zingiber officinale) cultivation and its commercial processing in India, highlighting its economic and medicinal significance. It discusses botanical characteristics, soil preparation, sowing techniques, fertilization, and disease prevention methods such as the use of Bordeaux mixture to control leaf spot.

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The article emphasizes banana cultivation as a sustainable and profitable crop for farmers in Maharashtra, comparing it to a “living bank in the field.” It provides a detailed scientific guide to banana farming—covering soil preparation, pit spacing, irrigation cycles, and organic manure application—to enhance awareness of improved agricultural techniques among rural cultivators.

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The article highlights the success story of farmer Rambhau Borse, who introduced castor oil as a cash crop in Maharashtra. It discusses how the crop, traditionally grown along the borders of sugarcane and turmeric fields, can be profitably cultivated on larger scales like in Andhra Pradesh.

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The article discusses the agricultural and nutritional significance of sweet potato. It traces the crop’s origin from South America and its cultivation across Indian states, emphasizing its growing importance as a supplementary food source during times of scarcity.

Scope and Contents The article discusses about the establishment and development of the Agricultural Service Centre at Ambatha, a tribal village in Surgana taluka, Nashik. Initiated by the Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal in 1964–65, the project aimed to promote scientific agricultural practices and improve the livelihoods of tribal farmers through education and demonstration. The article also talks about the participation of over 500 villagers, including women and children, indicating strong community...

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The article introduces Vaishakhi Moong, a new variety of green gram developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, for summer cultivation. It explains the scientific methods of cultivation, including seed treatment, soil preparation, irrigation management, and pest control.

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The article, written by J. H. Th ombre, emphasizes the importance of land levelling and conservation techniques such as trenching, contour building, and dam construction to prevent soil erosion and increase yield. He also refers to government schemes offering loans and subsidies to promote improved agricultural practices under the Green Revolution programs of the 1970s.