Manumohan’s Story : Transforming Areca Nut Farming Through Digital Agriculture

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  • Farmer's Profile

Panajanahalli

0.317 acres

Areca Nut

  • Challenges faced
  • Over-irrigation or the use of saline water
  • Imbalanced Soil Nutrient Management
  • Pest-Induced Soil Degradation
  • Waterlogging and Poor Drainage
ACREA

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 42.5% of the field showing good crop health
  • 34.2% of the filed requires irrigation attention
  • 23.3% of the field showing critical crop health

Irrigation Management

  • Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing
  • Water quantity recommendations ranging from 3-15 mm based on:
    • Daily evapotranspiration rates
    • Rainfall predictions
    • Soil moisture conditions

Expected Yield

900 kg/acre

Harvest Period

January 2025

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Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 285.30 kg
  • Resource Optimization: Assists in efficient use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, reducing waste and lowering costs
  • Prevention of Crop Loss: Early detection of diseases, pests, and water stress prevents significant crop loss, safeguarding potential revenue

Manumohan’s areca nut farming underwent a remarkable transformation with the assistance of Farmonaut’s Jeevn AI. Utilizing real-time satellite data to monitor crop health, the system provided precise irrigation schedules aligned with weather conditions and customized fertilizer recommendations based on soil composition. This innovative approach not only boosted his yields but also reduced resource wastage and fostered sustainable farming practices. Advanced pest and disease alerts empowered him to take timely actions, safeguarding his crops and improving their quality. By seamlessly integrating traditional farming knowledge with modern technology, Manumohan’s journey showcases a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future for areca nut farming in India.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

Tailored organic and chemical solutions to address challenges effectively and promote sustainable agriculture.

  • Pest Control
  • Red Plam Weevil:
    • Neem oil
    • Imidacloprid
  • Spindle Bug:
    • Tobacco decoction
    • Dimethoate
  • Disease Prevention
  • Koleroga (Fruit Rot):
    • Bordeaux mixture
    • Mancozeb
  • Yellow Leaf Disease:
    • Trichoderma Harzianum
    • Metalaxyl
  • Weed Control
  • Cyperus rotundus:
    • Mulching
    • Glyphosate
  • Cynodon dactylon:
    • Hand weeding
    • Fluazifop-p-butyl

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen: Urea: 5 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus: Single Super Phosphate: 2 kg/acre
  • Potassium: Potash: 2.5 kg/acre
  • Sulfur: Gypsum: 1 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Zinc sulfate: 0.15 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – Every 30 days

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