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Rain-hit green gram crop shows signs of nutrient stress in Belagavi
Belagavi: Due to heavy rains and increased moisture, the green gram crop is facing nutrient deficiency in Belagavi district. To date, green gram has been sown in more than 32,000 hectares out of the total 41,000 hectares of land meant for the crop in the district.
Farmers are concerned as the leaves of the crop are turning yellow in many places. Agriculture department sources said early sowing of the crop this year is one of the reasons for this effect.
According to agricultural officials, this time, the sown crop is suffering from increased moisture. Farmers are worried about leaves turning yellow and preserving the crop. Green gram was sown in a total of 41,066 hectares in the entire district.
The highest area of green gram sowing in the district is in Ramdurg taluk, with the crop being grown in 19,610 hectares. There are 18,181 hectares of green gram crop area in Savadatti, 1,936 hectares in Yaragatti, and 260 hectares in Hukkeri taluk.
The green gram crop has already sprouted in more than half the area, while heavy rainfall has hindered sowing in the rest.
Solution for crop problem
Agriculture department officials have suggested solutions to overcome the problem of leaf yellowing.
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They say it is necessary to provide nutrients through the leaves. If the crop is less than 20 days old, 2 grams of 19:19:19 fertiliser and 2 grams of 13:0:45 fertiliser should be mixed in 1 litre of water and sprayed on the leaves. In addition, 1 gram of Thiamethoxam insecticide and 1 gram of Carbon Dyzim or (1 gram Carbendazim + Mancozeb) compound fungicide should be sprayed separately to manage the sap-sucking grey disease.
Now, if the crop is 29 to 30 days old, 3 grams of 19:19:19 fertiliser should be mixed with 3 grams of 13:0:45 fertiliser for 1 litre of water and sprayed.
Sidagouda Modagi, the president of Bharateeya Krishik Samaj (BKS), said that green gram is a sensitive crop. Even slight changes in the climate can affect the growth of the crop. The steps recommended by the officials can be followed, but the crop protection methods that farmers have been following through years of experience are the most effective.
If there is more sunshine, the moisture-induced diseases will be reduced.
HD Kolekar, joint director of the agriculture department, said the department is ready to help farmers in all situations. Officials are visiting fields and advising farmers on plant protection. Under Sanjeevini scheme, farmers can also avail the services of the agriculture department.
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