Month: March 2018

Organic Pesticides as aid to Pest Management

Pests and Pest Management are big issues in the farming activity. Use of Organic Pesticides is a great force multiplier in fighting pests in natural ways. Organic Pesticides are also one of a step in adapting the Integrated Pest Management. Farmers all over the world have any number of homemade organic pesticides formulations. And that is why using organic pesticides is so practical and profitable. Organic pesticides can be made with locally available vegetables, roots, soil and other ingredients. Organic Pesticides unlike inorganic pesticides do not cause toxic run off into the soil and no water pollution occurs. Application of organic pesticides under IPM program significantly reduces need for inorganic pesticides.

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Concept of Integrated Pest Management

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT is a strategic management practice which is designed developed and managed by the FARMER himself to contain, reduce and eradicate the pests which reduce the economic value of his produce. Integrated Pest Management keeps eco system balanced and uses a mix of cultural, biological and chemical methods to fight any pest menace to the crop.

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How to choose a Pump Motor for Irrigation

How to choose pump motor for your irrigation need is discussed in this post. any pump is described by its flow characteristics and its head pressure. the flow and pressure head needs to be calculated and the values need to be put in manufacturer’s pump curves to choose the best pump which will also be cost economic.

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