- Which one is the best planting time in wheat to get maximum yield?
- Which varieties are proved to be the best genetically resistant against rust diseases and uptil now, suggested for planting in the fields?
- Which varieties are proved to be genetically deteriorated and declared as black listed and not recommended for cultivation in farmer’s field?
- What precautionary measures are taken while threshing wheat crop?
- How much moisture contents are required for threshing and storage of wheat grains?
- Can old bags be used for proper storage of wheat grains?
- Which fumigant is used for fumigating the godown?
- “Cleanliness of godown prolongs the shelf life of wheat grains”. Comments please…!
- How can the commodity in godown be saved from insects, rats and rodent etc.?
- How many tablets of aluminium phosphide are required for a godown?
- How the bags of wheat grains are saved if placed in open environment?
- How many times a godown needs fumigation throughout the year?
- How the seed is cleaned for the sowing of commencing wheat crop!
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| Research revealed that the best planting time in wheat crop to get maximum yield is 5th November to 20th November. | |
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Which varieties are proved to be the best genetically resistant against rust diseases and uptil now, suggested for planting in the fields? |
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| Genetically resistant varieties like Akbar-19, Markaz -19,Ghazi -19, Anaj-17, Barani-17, Ujala-16, Jauhar-16, Fatehjang-16, Gold-16, Borlaug-16, Pakistan-13, Millet -11, NARC-11, AAS-11, Faisalabad-08, Fakhar e Bhakkar, Bhakkar Star and Zincol are still suggested for cultivation in the field. | |
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Which varieties are proved to be genetically deteriorated and declared as black listed and not recommended for cultivation in farmer’s field? |
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Black listed varieties are Galaxy-13, AARI-11, Seher-06, Shafaq-06, AS-02 , Inqalab-91, Watan, Chakwal-50, Gandum-1, TD-1 and V-03094. These varieties are not recommended for cultivation in the field. |
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What precautionary measures are taken while threshing wheat crop? |
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| Broken grain itself invites the rate of insect infestation in maximum number. So, avoidance of broken grain during threshing is, primarily, the best option as precautionary tool. | |
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How much moisture contents are required for threshing and storage of wheat grains? |
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| The moisture contents must be less than 10%, which is identifiable by taking grains into jaws to cut and produce the voice of tuck. | |
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Of course, old bags can be used for storing grains after proper treatment with recommended insecticide as advised by Agri-entomologist/Agri-expert. Then treated bags should be completely dried before using. However, new jute bags disseminate the best results for storing wheat commodities. |
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Aliminium phosphide tablets are particularly used in godowns as fumigant. |
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“Cleanliness of godown prolongs the shelf life of wheat grains”. Comments please…! |
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| Absolutely right, for promoting shelf life, godown should be air tight in all respects. However, apply mud or cement to fill all the gaps/cracks, if found in walls, floor or roofs. Fumigate the godown completely, with the tablets of aluminium phosphide to kill all type of injurious insects, rats etc. These measures are taken for ensuring cleanliness of godown for promoting shelf life of the commodity. Moreover, during fumigation, godown should be airtight for at least 48 hours. Added, after opening the godown, do not enter instantly upto 6 hours and clean the godown thoroughly. |
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How can the commodity in godown be saved from insects, rats and rodent etc.? |
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If the godowns are invaded by any insects or rats, it is recommended to place the tablets of aluminium phosphide. |
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How many tablets of aluminium phosphide are required for a godown? |
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About 30 to 35 tablets of aluminium phosphide are suggested per thousand cubic feet. |
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How the bags of wheat grains are saved if placed in open environment? |
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The bags of wheat grains should be completely covered by polythene sheets to avoid induction of any type of moisture or insect by any means. |
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How many times a godown needs fumigation throughout the year? |
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| Godown should be fumigated at least two times in a year. Firstly, at the time of cleaning before storing the grains just after threshing wheat crop during warm season of April and May. Secondly, fumigate the godown after storing the grains, during humid season of July or August. | |
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How the seed is cleaned for the sowing of commencing wheat crop! |
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| It is directed to wheat growers to clean their own seeds with seed cleaners/graders available nearby at the offices of Agriculture Officers of the respective area. | |