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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Focus on biological control of pest in paddy, soil test

Focus on biological control of pest in paddy, soil test

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published Published on Jul 17, 2014   modified Modified on Jul 17, 2014
-The Hindu


Programme on integrated pest management

Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu): Farmers were exposed to better management practices and basic techniques of soil testing at a programme on integrated pest management, organised by Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, in association with Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai.

Delivering the inaugural address here on Tuesday, N.K. Dhakshinamoorthy, Joint Director of Agriculture, Tuticorin, stressed the importance of biological control of pests in paddy crop in the Tamirabarani command area.

V. Subramanian, Dean of the college, who presided, reiterated the need for soil testing to manage the pest and prevent diseases in crops. Soil testing could ameliorate ill effects of indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides. It would create an environment conducive for agricultural activity.

G. Ravi, Head, Department of Entomology and principal investigator of the programme, urged the farmers to reduce pest and disease incidence by using pesticide for enhancing productivity and quality in rice grains.

T. Tamilmalar, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Seydunganallur, said the field level staff of Agriculture Department had been deputed to conduct soil testing campaign for the benefit of rice growers in villages including Alwarkarkulam, Aarampannai, Manakarai, Nanalkadu and Murappanadu of Karunkulam blocks in the district.

N. Selvam, Agricultural Officer, Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory, Kovilpatti, explained the importance of soil testing besides correct procedure of sampling of soil. He answered queries on soil problems faced by farmers. The programme was attended by farmers, faculty members of agriculture department, Village Administrative Officers and village presidents.

N. Murugesan, Professor of Entomology, proposed a vote of thanks.


The Hindu, 16 July, 2014, http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/focus-on-biological-control-of-pest-in-paddy-soil-test/article6215494.ece


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