KVK, Palem organized awareness program on best management practices in Cotton on 26.05.2022

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Palem organized one day awareness program with the innovative farmers on “Best management practices in Cotton” on 26.05.2022 at Khanapur village of Bijinepally mandal. Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy, PC, KVK, Palem presented importance of integrated nutrients in Cotton & soil health management in general. Emphasized on excessive application of complex fertilizers and urea not only increase the cost of cultivation but also increases the pests & diseases in Cotton & other crops. Most of the farmers were not giving much importance on micronutrients though they required small quantity but they play significant role in yield enhancement. Mr. M. Rajashekhar (SMS-Plant protection) spoken about the promotion of integrated pest management (IPM) aspects, insisted farmers to take up the spraying operations only pest incidence is above the ETL. Due to the congenial weather conditions this year there may be possibility of severe incidence of sucking pests. Mr.K. Ramakrishna (SMS-CP) presented on role of intercrops in Cotton to maintain ecosystems stability. Farmers raised questions on micronutrients deficiency & sucking pests incidence suggested suitable IPM practices and informed them all the IPM critical inputs are available at KVK, Palem. In this meeting Dr.B. Rajashekhar (SMS-AE) and a total of 36 farmers have participated.