Agri News : Genuine agrochemicals can increase pulses output

According to industry body Crop Life India, production of Pulses can be increased by up to 25 per cent if farmers apply genuine pesticides on time. "what we have seen from our field trials is that with the correct and timely application of quality and genuine agrochemicals, the loss in production of 20-25 per cent that happens due to pest attacks in pulses can be saved, thus helping in increased production," Crop Life India Chairman Ramkrishna Mudholkar told.

Pests and disease infestation amounts to crop losses Rs 50,000 crore each year in India, due to the use of spurious agrochemicals. Mudholkar said that lack of awareness among farmers, makes them buy spurious pesticides, which may not protect them against pest attacks but may damage the crop.

Crop Life India member companies have been training farmers on how to use the pesticides and other agrochemicals correctly, judiciously, safely and timely. "At the same time, we are also guiding farmers on how to identify the difference between spurious and fake products, making sure that they collect a bills from dealers for the products," he said.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/