Tomato Cultivation & Shade Net House
Tomato is an important Vegetable in almost every diet because of its antioxidant lycopene property that helps prevent cardio related diseases & cancer. Growing Tomatoes as a Farmer, can be very rewarding, however, the crop is very fragile & therefore requires maximum technical approach & an ideal environmental condition to achieve quality & high […]
IG Aatreyas Team Visits Asia Fruit Logistica 2022 in Bangkok
This year’s Asia Fruit Logistica took place in Bangkok, Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on 2 – 4 November 2022. The event brought together many industry players in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry into one place for mutual business interactions IG Aatreyas’ team visited as a Fruit Orchard Protection Systems Provider […]
Benefits of Sticky traps in Protected Cultivation
Sticky traps are useful in the IPM system as a mechanical method to control pests. Sticky traps operate on the principle of pests being attracted to bright colors. Mostly used bright colors are bright blue and yellow. Thrips are highly attracted to bright blue color; blue sticky traps can be set up every 2–3 m2 […]
Why Dragon Fruit Farming Needs Shading & Trellising System
Dragon Fruit farming is becoming very popular & profitable in the recent time. The fruit has high market demand due to its numerous health benefits. The plant is a climbing cactus and therefore its heavy vines need to be trained on formidable support system for easy stimulation of budding, effective pollination, fruiting and harvesting. Aside […]
AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, May 2022
We paid a visit to AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, May 2022 edition. Thailand has a well-established agricultural #ecosystem. We had the opportunity to meet astounding companies and start-ups who are making the #agriculture sector more attractive to #investors. We hope to contribute to providing lasting #solutions to challenges facing the agri sector in Thailand […]
Post-Entry Quarantine Facility
As part of the regulations for importing into India, importers of plants and planting materials are required to set up quarantine facility(ies) to monitor any entry of foreign pests into the country. The Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage (NPPO) sets up Inspection Authorities (IAs) to ensure that the facility is of utmost standard […]
Growing Cabbage Under Shade Net House
Protected cultivation technology is solving major problems in vegetable production that farmers/growers are facing in open field cultivation. Shade net house is offering a much convenient option to produce the vegetables in a low-tech yet low cost structures that yields desired results. These are the benefits you can reap from growing Cabbage in Shade Net […]
Why Banana needs to be cultivated under Shade Net House
Cultivating Banana under Shade Net House will save you from many avoidable problems that Open Field cultivation wouldn’t. Aside achieving a lower cost of production, the following are the benefits of cultivating Banana under Shade Net House. High Density Plantation Suitable Microclimate Rapid and Robust Growth & Development Reduce Water Usage Effective Use of Valuable […]
Nursery Management under Protected Structure
Nursery Management is the #foundation for a #successful #vegetable #production system. No doubt. The #type & #quality of #seed notwithstanding. #Healthy #seedlings will ultimately thrive in a conducive #environment to produce healthy #flowers & subsequently premium #fruits for #premium #prices. But how does it #work? It works better with a #controlled environment. Seedlings are #tender […]
Land Preparation Techniques
Setting a stage for well established plants starts with proper land preparation methods. Effective soil management strategies comes with enormous benefits In controlled environment agriculture every line of activity has high impact on crop success, in that, it is treated differently from field soil. As such ensuring a balanced control of soil properties will imrpove […]