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

Tumakuru, Karnataka, India

2.780 acres

Areca Nut

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 47.1% of the field showing good crop health
  • 40.0% requiring critical attention
  • 12.0% requiring irrigation attention
  • 00.9% requiring crop health attention
  • Regular cloud cover monitoring for weather impact

Irrigation Management

  • Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing
  • Water quantity recommendations ranging from 10-30 mm based on:
    • Daily evapotranspiration rates
    • Rainfall predictions
    • Soil moisture conditions

Expected Yield

1000 kg/acre

Harvest Period

January 2025

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 2780.00 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

In Karnataka’s Tumakuru district, Nagabhushana, a resilient areca nut farmer, exemplifies the unwavering spirit of Indian agriculture. Confronting the dual challenges of water scarcity and crop vulnerability to fungal diseases—a persistent threat to areca nut cultivation—he has found a transformative solution in Farmonaut’s Personalized Farm Advisory report. This innovative tool, blending traditional farming wisdom with cutting-edge technology, empowers farmers like Nagabhushana to make informed irrigation decisions, combat crop diseases, and optimize their resources for better yields. As such advancements continue to empower rural communities, a quiet revolution is unfolding—where tradition meets technology to ensure sustainable farming practices, healthier crops, and a promising future for farmers and their families.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

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

  • Mites(Oligonychus Coffeae):
    • Neem oil
    • Dicofol
  • Stem borer (Neoplocaederus ferrugineus) :
    • Beauveria bassiana
    • Chlorpyrifos
  • Fruit rot/ Koleroga:
    • Bordeaux mixture
    • Metalaxyl
  • Yellow leaf Disease:
    • Neem Cake
    • Tetracycline
  • Barnyard Grass:
    • Mulching
    • Glyphosate
  • Digtaria sanguinalis :
    • Hand weeding
    • Pendimethalin

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen : Urea : 100 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus : NPK (15-15-15) : 25 kg/acre
  • Potassium : Potash : 150 kg/acre
  • Sulfur : Magnesium sulfate : 20 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Zinc sulphate : 5 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – every 30 days

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