Field day conducted on HDPS cotton under special project cotton by DAATTC Tandur on 08.11.2024

DAATTC-ARS, Tandur organized Field day on ”Integrated Crop Management” in High Density Planting System in Cotton under special project on cotton, ICAR-CICR titled “Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity” under NFSM 2024 at J. Naganna field of Amradikurdh (village), Mominpet (Mandal) Vikarabad district on 08.11.2024.. Mr. B. Madhu (YP-II) welcomes the farmers & guests later Mr. T. Laxman, Coordinator, DAATTC, Tandur explained about the objectives of the Project & briefed the gathering about the activities taken up under HDPS cotton Vikarabad divisions of Vikarabad district and also explained about suitable soils (Light chelka soils) for high density, to escape from labour shortage farmers should go with mechanical picking of cotton in HDPS and also briefed about weed management practices in HDPS cotton and also explained about the precise water and nutrient management in HDPS cotton for optimum yields. Explained about seed rate and plant population numerical terms in HDPS cotton compared to normal method of sowing. Smt. C. Yamuna, Scientist (Plant Pathology), DAATTC, Tandur, explained about different diseases attack in cotton and suitable chemical and integrated management practices at correct time for higher yields in HDPS. B. Nageshwar Rao, Territory sales manager, Vikarabad explained about suitable varieties suitable for High density planting system. After the interaction session, Then went to the J. Naganna, HDPS cotton field, in Amradikurdh village Mominpet Manadal, Vikarabad district. At the end Smt. C. Yamuna Scientist, DAATTC, Tandur gave the Vote of Thanks to the farmers, Scientists, Agriculture department officers and print & Electronic media for the success of field day.