Mechanization Options for Small and Medium Farms
Two-wheel tractors, power tillers, seeders and shared machinery bring mechanization within reach of smaller farms.
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Feel Test: Judging Soil Moisture Without a Sensor
A handful of soil tells you when to irrigate. Learn the squeeze test and match it to your soil type.
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Sunflower: Oil Crop Basics for Dry Regions
Sunflower tolerates drought better than many crops. Good stand, boron and bird and head-rot management protect yield.
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Locusts and Grasshoppers: Preparedness for Farmers
Locust swarms are rare but devastating. Know the warning signs, report early to the authorities and protect high-value fields.
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Bacterial Wilt: Prevention Is the Only Cure
Once plants wilt from bacterial infection there is no spray that saves them. Rotation, clean water and healthy seedlings are the defence.
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Onion: From Transplant to Well-Cured Bulb
Onion storage life is decided in the field and at curing. Stop water on time and cure bulbs properly.
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Rice Water Management: Flooding Without Waste
Rice does not need constant deep flooding. Controlled water saves pumping, cuts methane and often keeps yield.
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Cover Crops: Protect and Feed the Soil Between Seasons
A crop grown to cover the soil, not to sell, cuts erosion and weeds and builds organic matter.
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Jute Bag Sizes and Safe Stacking Heights
Choose bag size by crop and handling, and stack to a safe height in a stable pattern to protect both grain and workers.
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Mung Bean: A Short-Season Crop That Fits Gaps
Mung bean matures in about 60–75 days, so it fits between main crops, adds nitrogen and brings quick cash.
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