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

Malavalli, Karnataka, India

0.292 acres

Sugarcane

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 01.9% of the field showing good crop health
  • 13.7% requiring critical attention
  • 84.5% requiring irrigation 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

35000 kg/acre

Harvest Period

January 2025

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 10220.00 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

Somesh, a determined sugarcane farmer from Karnataka’s Malavalli district, embodies the resilient spirit of Indian agriculture. Grappling with the critical challenges of water scarcity and the crop’s vulnerability to diseases, he has discovered a game-changing solution in Farmonaut’s Personalized Farm Advisory report. This innovative tool seamlessly blends traditional farming wisdom with advanced technology, empowering farmers like Somesh to make precise irrigation decisions, manage crop health effectively, and optimize resources for improved yields. As such transformative solutions gain momentum, a quiet revolution is unfolding—where tradition meets technology to ensure sustainable farming, thriving crops, and a brighter future for rural communities.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

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

  • Early shoot borer:
    • Neem oil
    • Chlorantraniliprole
  • Internode Borer :
    • Trichogramma chilonis
    • Fipronil
  • Ret rot:
    • Trichoderma viride
    • Propiconazole
  • Smut:
    • Hot water treatment
    • Carbendazim
  • Cyperus rotundus :
    • Mulching
    • Halosulfuron-methyl
  • Cynodon dactylon :
    • Deep plowing
    • Glyphosate

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen : Urea : 100 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus : DAP : 40 kg/acre
  • Potassium : Potash : 112 kg/acre
  • Sulfur : Gypsum : 20 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Zinc sulphate : 2.5 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – every 7 days

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