Learn about the pests that damage rice. 1. Pink Stem Borer, Sesamia Inferens (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): The pink stem borer is a polyphagous insect and is distributed throughout India and Pakistan. In some parts of the country, it is a minor pest of sugarcane whereas in others, it is common on ragi (Elusine coracana), and […]
Pests of Rice | Agriculture
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How to Cultivate Rice ? | India | Agriculture
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Everything you need to learn about rice cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Rice: Rice is the principal food crop and the most extensively grown cereal in the tropical and subtropical regions, major portion being grown in China, India, Pakistan, Japan, Southern Asia and the adjacent islands of the Pacific. The area under this crop […]
Increasing Production of Rice | Crop Production | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the regional strategies for increasing production of rice. Eastern India: Any major strategy for improving rice production in eastern India should start with a better understanding of its rice growing environments and the identification of potential but hitherto underused areas for production. The rainfed shallow lowland ecosystem (< […]