Wheat Crop - RAJ 4037 (Step 3)

Fertilizer Management

  • Fertilizers should be used according to soil testing recommendations.
  • Apply 6 tonnes FYM per acre.
  • 48:16:12 kg NPK/acre (1/3 N and full P&K as basal at sowing and remaining N in two equal splits at first and second irrigation)

APPROACHES FOR IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH

Following strategies may help in reversing the adverse effects on soil:

  • ⬤ Adoption of resource conservation technologies like zero tillage & happy seeder.
    ⬤ Residue management - Incorporation or surface residue retention to enhance the soil organic matter.
    ⬤ Developing new and improving the available machinery for residue management and conservation agriculture.
    ⬤ Introduction of leguminous crops like moong bean to regain & build up the soil health.
    ⬤ Green manuring to increase soil organic matter.
    ⬤ Balanced use of fertilizers
    ⬤ Application of NPK in proper proportion along with FYM and need based application of Zn, Mn, Fe, Cu, Mo and B as micro-nutrients for optimum yields.

APPLICATION OF MICRONUTRIENTS

For Zinc deficiency:

  • ⬤ Spray Zinc sulphate at the rate of 2 kg/acre.

For Manganese deficiency:

  • ⬤ A spray 0.5% solution of MnSO4 is advisable. Dissolve 1 kg MnSO4 in 200 liter of water per ac. First spray should be done 2-5 days before first irrigation and remaining 2-3 sprays at one week internal.

For Sulphur deficiency

  • ⬤ Soil application of sulphur or spray can bone for correcting deficiency. Apply Sulphur 80% WDG @ 3-4 kg/ac at the time of sowing or just before first irrigation.
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