- Farmer's Profile
Malavalli, Karnataka, India
0.292 acres
Sugarcane
- Challenges faced
- Determining precise irrigation timing and quantity
- Managing fertilizer applications efficiently
- Protecting crops from pests and diseases
- Achieving optimal yield targets
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.
- Pest Control
- Early shoot borer:
- Neem oil
- Chlorantraniliprole
- Internode Borer :
- Trichogramma chilonis
- Fipronil
- Disease Prevention
- Ret rot:
- Trichoderma viride
- Propiconazole
- Smut:
- Hot water treatment
- Carbendazim
- Weed Control
- 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