Most of the staple crops that nourish the world are grown in paddies—wetlands where biodiversity not only thrives but is vital to the health of the fields themselves. How do birds sustain these ecosystems? Why are they so crucial to biodiversity in paddies? In this video, Thanal researcher Raju Sankaran from Kerala explains how birds […]
A yogurt mixture is a pest control that helps get rid of aphids found in rice, lentils, and cucumbers.
PGPR Mix 1 is a combination of friendly microorganisms such as Azospirillum, Phosphorus Solubilizer, Potassium Solubilizer, Acetobacter, etc. The various bacteria in PGPR Mix 1 increase the availability of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., and microelements such as sulfur.
The tea powder-fenugreek mixture is a fertilizer that promotes root growth and accelerates the activity of microorganisms in the soil. By applying it, the plants get essential nutrients like nitrogen and other microelements. This helps maintain the health of the plants and improves the yield.
Pseudostem traps are used to control the most deadly enemy of banana, the banana stem borer. The trap is made from freshly harvested banana stems.
Kantari cow urine mixture is a pest control that can be used against sap-sucking insects and soft-bodied pests that attack crops.
Vegetable nectar is one of the best fertilizers for plant growth. This fertilizer is rich in many nutrients required by plants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and boron. Therefore, it helps in increasing plant growth to a great extent and achieving higher yields. With the availability of essential nutrients, the health of plants improves and […]
An overview of PAN Asia Pacific’s CPAM regional report, based on 4,392 farmers across Bangladesh, India, Laos, and Vietnam
This mixture of garlic and fenugreek is very effective in organically controlling whiteflies and other pests in agricultural fields. Controls: Whiteflies and other enemy pests.
Fish amino acid is the best mixture to double the yield of plants. Its use helps in increasing nutrient absorption by improving the activity of microorganisms, revitalizing the soil, protecting it from diseases and pests. This mixture provides the farmer with healthy and better yields and also improves the performance of the crop under environmental […]
