About the Practice
Detail:

Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves are burnt all around the farm and the resultant smoke protects about 50-60% of the crop.


About the Innovator

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Savjibhai Maganbhai Judia
Agro-Ecological Zone: Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) : Western Plain, Kachchh And Part Of Kathia ( 2.4, 2.3), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) : Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) : North West Zone (GJ-5) North Saurashtra (GJ-6)
Address: Fulgram, Rampura
District: Surendranagar
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 363435

Practice Details

Crop: Cumin
Crop Family: Umbellifers
Crop Scientific Name: (Cuminum cyminum)
Crop Vernacular Name: Jeera, Jeeru, Jeere
Formulation: Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves
Ingredients: Smoke of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves

PAS 1:

"Aphid damage is among the most serious of agricultural and horticultural problems."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/aphid

PAS 2:

"The best way to control Aphids is to have lots of insectory plants (the Daisy and Carrot families are particularly good sources of food) around to feed their predators."
https://www.smartgardener.com/plants/2565-cumin-cumin/pests/538-aphids


GIAN Reference: GIAN/UAL/485 - Practice ID: DTP0010000000112
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