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Update-Ag Min 3rd estimate for crops 2009-10

Submitted by rahul.goswami on Mon, 17/05/2010 - 21:09
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Revision is here!

I've replaced the table I posted a few days earlier with the full numbers from the Ag Min.

The Ministry of Agriculture has released the third advance estimates for 2009-10.



Minimum support prices 2009-10

Submitted by rahul.goswami on Sun, 13/09/2009 - 19:38
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The Ministry has released the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif, rabi and other crops. Here is the list:

 Ministry of Agriculture - Minimum Support Prices

Cotton blog

Submitted by M Sabesh on Sat, 30/05/2009 - 12:54
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Glossary of Useful Terms Related to Cotton

Submitted by Himal Jasani on Fri, 15/05/2009 - 12:35
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Bale: A bale is a bundle of raw cotton. Bale weights do vary in different countries.   In the United States a bale weighs approximately 500 pounds (227 kilograms).  It is basic traceable unit of lint (ginned Cotton). By convention, a 'statistical' bale weights 4801bs.

Insect and Disease Resistance variety of cotton

Submitted by krishnadubey on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 12:38
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Insect and Disease Resistance variety of cotton

Morphological features of cultivated species of Gossypium (Cotton)

Submitted by krishnadubey on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 12:11
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Distinguishing morphological features of cultivated species of Gossypium Linn.

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Cultivated species of cotton

Submitted by krishnadubey on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 11:52
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Cultivated species of cotton

Cultural Practices for Cotton

Submitted by krishnadubey on Wed, 25/07/2012 - 16:45
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Cultural Practices for Cotton Cultural practices

It can affect populations of specific insect pests. Here are effects of some common cultural practices:

Cotton Spray Drift Precautions

Submitted by krishnadubey on Wed, 25/07/2012 - 16:36
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Cotton Spray Drift Precautions

1) Keep all aerial and ground application equipment maintained and calibrated using appropriate carriers.

2) Do not make aerial or ground applications during temperature inversions.

Variety selection for Cotton

Submitted by krishnadubey on Wed, 25/07/2012 - 16:20
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Variety selection for Cotton

Available varieties have different levels of susceptibility to certain insect pests. Consider insect resistance/tolerance when selecting seed varieties. Some key traits and their general effect on certain insects are as follows:

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