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We Can't Afford to Ignore Maize (Corn) Fertilization South India is the leading supplier of poultry products. Andhra Pradesh alone produces 45 million eggs a day. National Egg Co-ordination Committee is largely promoting consumption of eggs.. for ensuring proper nutrition to growing millions. Recent sharp increase in prices of poultry products in the region is a major set back. This trend is attributed to short supply of feeds, particularly maize. Maize governs >80% of poultry feeds. Uncertain demand-supply situation of maize feeds is a major concern for the growth of poultry industry. Poor fertilizer management driven low maize productivity needs in-depth analysis and quick actions. >more
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 Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) - Another Green Revolution in Northern Karnataka
As Governments are planning to achieve ever green revolution, Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) holds promise. The results of on-farm participatory research-cum-demonstrations suggest that high yields with economic gains are possible in dry land areas which otherwise is a loss to the farming community and national economy as a whole. >more
 Establishing Nutrients' Requirement of Crops through Systematic Approach
There is no short cut to raise crop yields without replenishing deficient nutrients, correcting imbalances in the soils and improve soil fertility. Adoption of rapid, reliable and less expensive procedures is all important to evaluate soil nutrient problems under continuously changing soil environments >more
Andhra Pradesh High Yield Hybrid Rice-Soybean Cropping System Requires More NPK
University research indicates that assured nutrient supply is imperative to achieve high yields in the hybrid rice-soybean cropping sequence. >more
Phosphorus in South Indian Agriculture
Do you know the phosphorus requirement of soils of South India ? Do you want to know the extent of yield response of rice in important soil groups of the region? Do you want to know how economics of phosphorus fertilization changes with the type of crop you are fertilizing ? Well! here are some facts from research findings. >more
 How potash is helpful to crops when monsoons play havoc?
Southern states in general are in the grip of unpredictable monsoons. Farmers who have sown their crops and expecting good yields, too little or too much rains always disappoint them. No one can stop natural calamities like droughts and floods but certainly can minimize their severity by managing available resources. Potash fertilization is one of the best management practices that helps plants tolerate water stress and other environmental stresses. More about role of potassium in stress tolerance.... >more
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Crop Production Statistics India - South Zone >more
NPK use map of Andhra Pradesh >more
NPK use map of Tamil Nadu
Districts of Tamil Nadu are categorized based on per hectare NPK consumption, comparing the national average >more
NPK Consumption Trends of South India
Progressive agriculture in the region is driving more nutrient use >more
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Regional Better Crops Articles >more
Fertilizers Information and Recommendations Manager (FIRM) - A Computer Software for Appropriate Use of Fertilizers and Amendments in Agriculture
Fertilizers Information and Recommendations Manager - simply abbreviated as "FIRM", is a decision support system for appropriate use of nutrients, fertilizers and amendments in agriculture. This is a menu based, user-friendly software, primarily designed and developed for use in Krishi Vignan Kendras, Soil Test Labs, Agri-clinics etc., to be used by extension workers, advisory officers, agronomists, soil scientists and progressive farmers. >more
 Activities in Sri Lanka >more
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