✍️ By George K. Mathai, Deputy Director (Rtd.), Department of Agriculture | 📧 mathaigk@gmail.com January …
Sama Sadhik
Sama Sadhik
Agriculturist at The Farming Times and researcher specializing in sustainable farming practices, focused on eco-friendly agriculture and resilient farming systems. Based in Thiruvalla, Kerala.
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Farming Guidance
Leaf Spot Disease in Banana: How to Identify, Treat & Prevent It Naturally
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 6 minutes readBanana crops are highly susceptible to leaf spot diseases, including Black Spot and Sigatoka disease …
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Farming Guidance
Orchids and Anthuriums Watering, Light & Fertilization Tips
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 5 minutes readOrchids and Anthuriums are two of the most rewarding flowering plants you can grow — …
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Farming Guidance
Winged Bean: The Meat Plant That Grows for 3 Years With Almost Zero Effort
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 4 minutes read✍️ By A.V. Narayanan | 📞 9745770221 Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also known as ‘Ippoppayar’, …
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Farming Guidance
How to Control Pest Diseases in Vegetables Using Bacillus Subtilis & EPN
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 5 minutes readVegetable crops such as cucumbers, okra, tomatoes, and beans are commonly affected by a range …
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Farming Guidance
Paddy Field Weed Problem? Learn Boron Dosage & Chemical-Free Control Methods
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 6 minutes readWeeds in the nursery bed are one of the most persistent challenges paddy farmers face. …
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Farming Guidance
Caterpillar Worm Nests in Mango Trees: How to Remove Them
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 3 minutes readThe attack of the nest-building caterpillar on mango trees is widespread and poses a serious …
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Farming Guidance
How to Do Soil Testing for the Kitchen Garden — What You Must Know Before Collecting a Sample
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 5 minutes read✍️ R. Veenarani, Assistant Director (Retd.), Department of Agriculture | veena4raghavan@gmail.com The color, appearance, and …
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Farming Guidance
Why Is Your Nutmeg Fruit Falling Pre-Mature? Causes & Fixes You Need Now
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 4 minutes readFruit shedding in nutmeg is likely to intensify this month. The main reasons are the …
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Farming Guidance
How to Control Pest / Fungus in Custard Apple Before Fruits Drop
by Sama Sadhikby Sama Sadhik 4 minutes readA specific type of pest infestation on custard apple — and other related fruits — …