About the Practice
Detail:

A time-tested method for the storage of pulse grains for protection against grain pests, is in practice in Kheda district of Gujarat. In this practice, farmers put the grains in earthen containers and cover the grains with layers of fine sand and wood ash for protection from the grain pests and hence proves its success and advantage as a natural remedy where artificial pesticides are rendered needless.


About the Innovator

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: L R Patel
Agro-Ecological Zone: Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain And Kathiawar Peninsula, Semi-Arid Eco-Region (5.2)
Address:
District: Kheda
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 387411

Practice Details

Crop: Mustard
Formulation: Sand and wood ash
Ingredients: Earthen containers, fine sand and wood ash


PAS 1:

"Post harvest management of pulses"
https://iipr.icar.gov.in/pdf/postbulletins2may13.pdf

PAS 2:

"Protection of stored grain and pulses."
http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/AD18.pdf



GIAN Reference: GIAN/UAL/686 - Practice ID: KNW0010000000786

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