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Transforming India Through Agriculture

Take action against common diseases in paddy fields with our proven solutions!

Understanding and managing common diseases in paddy fields

By February 24, 2024

The cultivation of paddy crops is a cornerstone of Indian agriculture, requiring significant investments of time, effort, and resources from farmers. Their diligent work ensures that each paddy field produces a bountiful harvest, underscoring the importance of their contributions.

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Defend your fields with Nissodium: Say goodbye to fungal diseases today!

Guarding Your Crops: Nissodium and Targeted Solutions for Fungal Diseases

By January 25, 2024

In the world of agriculture, ensuring the health and vitality of crops is a top priority. However, a constant threat to crop yield comes in the form of fungal diseases.

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The Impact of Climate Change on Crop Pests and Diseases|DHANUKA

The Impact of Climate Change on Crop Pests and Diseases

By January 11, 2024

The Impact of Climate Change on Crop Pests and Diseases

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The Winter Crop Magic of Potatoes Dhanuka

Cultivating Excellence: The Winter Crop Magic of Potatoes

By December 25, 2023

As winter casts its serene chill over the fields, a resilient crop takes center stage—the versatile and robust potato.

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Conika Fungicide: A Breakthrough in Crop Protection | Dhanuka

Conika Fungicide: A Breakthrough in Crop Protection

By November 22, 2023

Conika is best employed during fungal and bacterial outbreaks or when there's a history of fungal infections in a particular area

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Dhanuka Types of Herbicides and Their Uses

Understanding the Different Types of Herbicides and Their Uses

By October 03, 2023

Understanding the Different Types of Herbicides and Their Uses

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Understanding Integrated Pest Management

Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its Relationship with Insecticides

By September 15, 2023

Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its Relationship with Insecticides

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Importance of Soil Health in Agriculture | Dhanuka Agritech

Importance of Soil Health in Agriculture: Tips for Optimal Soil Management - Mycore

By August 10, 2023

Importance of Soil Health in Agriculture: Tips for Optimal Soil Management - Mycore

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The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture for a Changing Planet | Dhanuka Agritech

The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture for a Changing Planet

By July 25, 2023

The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture for a Changing Planet

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सस्टेनेबल एग्रीकल्चर (सटीक कृषि) में प्लांट ग्रोथ रेगुलेटर (पीजीआर) का भविष्य

सस्टेनेबल एग्रीकल्चर (सटीक कृषि) में प्लांट ग्रोथ रेगुलेटर (पीजीआर) का भविष्य

By May 08, 2023

सस्टेनेबल एग्रीकल्चर (सटीक कृषि) में प्लांट ग्रोथ रेगुलेटर (पीजीआर) का भविष्य

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The Importance Of Data-Driven Farming For Food Security | Dhanuka Agritech

The Importance Of Data-Driven Farming For Food Security

By April 25, 2023

The Importance Of Data-Driven Farming For Food Security

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The Future of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Precision Agriculture | Dhanuka Agritech

The Future of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Precision Agriculture

By April 14, 2023

Plant growth regulators, often known as "plant hormones", are chemical substances that can promote, inhibit, or modify the growth of plants when applied in small concentrations.

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Revolutionising India's Economy Through Agricultural Research and Development | Dhanuka Agritech

Revolutionising India's Economy Through Agricultural Research and Development

By April 06, 2023

Revolutionising India's economy through agricultural research and development

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Maize Cropping System | Mustard Cropping System | Mung cropping system

Maize-Mustard-Mung (3M) cropping system: an efficient and viable crop diversification solution

By March 20, 2023

Food Security was made possible by the Green Revolution of the 1960s, through promotion of rice-wheat cropping system in India. This remarkable revolution tremendously helped India’s transition from ship-to-mouth status to self-sufficiency and even to export surplus produce.

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chilli farming in India, income through chilli farming,Low cost of cultivation

Not just a spice: A chance at higher income through chilli farming

By February 17, 2023

According to the Chilli Outlook, 2021, published by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University, India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chillies. Chilli is one of India's most valuable crops. All over India, the crop is farmed mostly for its fruits. These little fruits are renowned for their colour and flavour. In India, it is a staple component in many curries and chutneys. In addition, it is used for pickles, vegetables, spices, and other foods.

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Precision farming- a new step towards achieving sustainable goals

Precision farming- a new step towards achieving sustainable goals

By February 01, 2023

The World Bank estimates that by 2050, there will be 9 billion people on the planet, and to feed them, we would need to produce around 70% more food than we do now.

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Practices to increase sugarcane yield

More than Sugar: Practices to increase sugarcane yield.

By February 02, 2023

Sugar is a significant commodity of trade and livelihood in India, and the sugar industry plays a vital role in the agricultural economy.

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Post-Emergence Herbicides for Maize – Dhanuka Agritech

Post-Emergence Herbicides for Maize

By November 14, 2022

Maize is one of the most prominent crops in India and occupies the third position after rice and wheat in the country. Although it is mainly a Kharif crop, maize is grown throughout the year in India. And as it can be grown throughout the year, Maize is emerging as a cash crop too in the country.

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Soybean Post and Pre-Emergence Herbicides – Dhanuka Agritech

Soybean Post and Pre-Emergence Herbicides

By November 14, 2022

Among the various oilseed crops in India, soybean occupies the numero uno position. Popularly known as ‘golden bean’, soybean is a Kharif or monsoon (autumn) crop, grown during the months of June to November.

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Post-Emergence Herbicides For Onion Crop – Dhanuka Agritech

Post-emergence herbicides for onion crop

By November 11, 2022

Did you know that India is in the second position in the world when it comes to growing onions? Onion is known by many names – the common ones include common onion and bulb onion.

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Strategies for Management of Cotton Bollworm – Dhanuka Agritech

Strategies for Management of Cotton Bollworm

By November 11, 2022

Cotton is one of the most popular and highly profitable non-food crops in the world. In India too, cotton is one of the most important cash crops. This important fibre crop provides livelihood to millions of people and plays a crucial role in the economy of the country.

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Impact of Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Practices - Dhanuka

Impact of Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Practices

By August 19, 2022

Sustainable agriculture seeks to promote a win-win situation for all stakeholders, including farmers, businesses and communities, and resources by introducing and encouraging farming practices and methods that are socially responsible, environmentally informed and financially viable.

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The Most Important Facts About Organic Farming -  Dhanuka

The Most Important Facts About Organic Farming

By August 19, 2022

Organic farming is an agricultural system that focuses on developing a healthy and sustainable production system that combines traditions, innovation and science to protect the soil, environment, ecosystems and people.

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Insecticide for Onion Thrips Management - Dhanuka

Insecticide for onion thrips management

By August 19, 2022

The binomial name of onion thrips, potato thrips, tobacco thrips, or cotton-seedling thrips is Thrips tabaci. This agricultural pest can leave noticeable damages to the onion and other plants and is distributed worldwide.

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Know How Fungi effects plants and the best fungicides for plants - Dhanuka

Know How Fungi effects plants and the best fungicides for plants

By August 19, 2022

Fungi and fungal-like organisms (FLOs) cause irreversible damages to food production. They negatively impact plant health and human nutrition. Some of the significant food losses in history, including the destruction of wheat crops in the middle ages, potato blight in Ireland, loss of grape vineyards of Central Europe etc.

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Know All About Weed Control in Groundnut with Herbicide - Dhanuka

Know all about weed control in groundnut

By May 30, 2022

Among all the oilseed crops in the country of India, groundnuts are one with a higher nutritional value. Rich in 13 vitamins and 26 trace minerals, they are also a great source of good fats and proteins. Groundnuts are also one of the easily available nuts which Indians have moulded into the recipes of a range of dishes from 'badam chaat' to groundnut 'chikki' to suit their tongues.

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Dhanuka and Control of Fall Armyworm in Maize

Dhanuka & control of fall armyworm in maize

By May 30, 2022

The scene of agriculture had witnessed quite a lot before it arrived at the present level where advanced technology has taken over. Nevertheless, Indian farmers have to face a lot of trouble on a regular basis due to the lack of information and technical knowledge to save their crops from pest attacks.

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Weed Control in Soybean- Everything You Need To Know - Dhanuka

Weed Control in Soybean- Everything You Need to Know

By May 30, 2022

When it comes to soybean production, implementing effective weed control strategies is a crucial component to consider. Due to the presence of weeds, there can be a potential loss in the soybean yield, harvesting difficulties, and quality loss in crops.

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Suggestive Ways to Control Late Blight in Tomato Crop – Dhanuka

Suggestive Ways to Control Late Blight in Tomato Crop

By April 04, 2022

Tomato is considered the second most important crop after potato across the world due to its high demand and economic value. The botanical name of tomato is Solanum Lycopersicum and is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

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Controlling Measures for Blister Blight in Tea Production – Dhanuka

Controlling Measures for Blister Blight in Tea Production

By April 04, 2022

Tea is one of the oldest and most popular beverage crops that is cultivated on large as well as small-scale plantations across the world. The scientific name of the tea plant is Camellia sinensis and belongs to the Camelliaceae family.

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Effective Measures to Prevent Powdery Mildew in Grapes – Dhanuka

Effective Measures to Prevent Powdery Mildew in Grapes

By April 04, 2022

Grape cultivation can be traced back to 8000 years ago near the east. The fruit grows in clusters and belongs to the species of a flowering plant known as Vitis. Due to the natural presence of Yeast on the grape’s skin, it can be used in the production of alcoholic drinks.

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Ways to Prevent Late Blight Disease in Potato Crop – Dhanuka

Ways to Prevent Late Blight Disease in Potato Crop

By April 04, 2022

The Potato is one of the most essential and consumable food across the world. In terms of its importance and consumption, it is the fourth popularly grown crop after rice, wheat, and maize.

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Suggestive Measures to Control Anthracnose & Bacterial Leaf Spot in Grapes – Dhanuka

Suggestive Measures to Control Anthracnose & Bacterial Leaf Spot in Grapes

By April 04, 2022

Grapes are botanically known as Vitis vinifera and come under the family of Vitaceae. The grape crop is considered one of the most popular crops around the world due to its remunerative advantages.

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Protection of Grape Vineyards from Downy Mildew | Dhanuka

Protection of Grape Vineyards from Downy Mildew

By April 04, 2022

The process of cultivation and harvesting of grapes is known as viticulture. Ever-increasing global demand for grapes makes them one of the commercially significant crops of the world. Grape cultivation origins can be found near the Caspian Sea.

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Measures to Protect Chilli Crop from Powdery Mildew | Dhanuka

Measures to Protect Chilli Crop from Powdery Mildew

By April 04, 2022

Chilli is considered one of the most valuable and consumed crops across the world. Capsicum frutescens is the botanical name of chilli, and it is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is used as a spice in most countries, because of that it is often called a wonder spice.

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Learn When Should Fungicide be Applied | Dhanuka Agritech

When should fungicide be applied?

By February 16, 2022

Fungi and FLOs (fungal-like organisms) could cause significant food loss and negatively impact human nutrition and plant health if not checked.

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What is the difference between fungicide and pesticide?

What is the difference between fungicide and pesticide?

By February 16, 2022

Both fungicides and pesticides are essential agrochemical products. They play important and respective roles in increasing the yield and production of crops

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Top 5 Types of Plant Growth Regulators - A Guide to Enhancing Crop Yield

What are the 5 plant growth regulators?

By February 16, 2022

Many things available in nature can help regulate plant growth and development.

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Strengthening Plant Stems: The Role of Growth Hormones and Regulators

Which plant growth hormone strengthens plant stems?

By February 16, 2022

Plant growth hormones and regulators have a specific job to perform, and they play a decisive role in plant growth and development.

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Weed management is essential for the productive success of the onion crop. Learn more about major ways of weed management in onion crop.

Major Ways of Weed Management in Onion Crop

By January 14, 2022

Onion is one of the popular vegetables all-round the globe, and is widely grown in varied parts of the world. The botanical name of onion is Allium cepa and is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family.

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What are the different forms of pesticides?

What are the different forms of pesticides?

By January 10, 2022

Pesticides refer to chemical substances or a combination of chemical substances used to control, repel and destroy pests.

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How to Manage Nutrition in Wheat Crop - Dhanuka

How to manage nutrition in wheat crop

By January 07, 2022

Wheat is an extremely important cereal crop in India, with the total area under this crop standing about 29.8 million hectares.

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How to Identify Tomato Pests & Deal with Them – Dhanuka Agritech

How to identify tomato pests & deal with them

By January 07, 2022

When exposed to the suitable thriving condition consisting of full sun, nutrient-rich soil, and timely access to adequate quantities of water, tomatoes should not have any significant issues growing.

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Grape Cultivation in India – Dhaunka Agritech

Grape Cultivation in India

By January 07, 2022

Grapes are round, succulent and delicious fruits that are in high demand during the humid summer months in India. Not only are these fruits delicious, but they are also said to be amongst the most profitable crops to be grown.

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Digital Agriculture in India: Challenges and Opportunities

Digital Agriculture in India: Challenges and Opportunities

By November 23, 2021

In the age of digitalization, one who would not be able to cope up with the pace of dynamic technology, would be lagged behind from every contemporary scenario regardless of any particular context.

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Everything You Need To Know About Plant Growth Regulators in India

Everything You Need To Know About Plant Growth Regulators in India

By September 23, 2021

Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) play an important role in plant growth and yield, by helping in a regularizing process of cell division during plant growth. Growth regulators reduce the time taken for crop maturation, rapidly increase the growth of leaves, stems as well as roots, improve the number of flowers produced, suppress adventitious buds’ development and bunch development, and restrict lateral bud development.

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Ways to enhance farm productivity

Ways to enhance farm productivity

By November 08, 2021

Increasing agricultural productivity depends upon a combination of various factors. It refers to an efficient utilization and distribution of available resources, introducing new measures for long-term positive outcomes, understanding water usage, plant forms, soil, seeds and weather etc.

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Ways to Prevent Diseases in Plants

Ways to Prevent Diseases in Plants

By November 08, 2021

As the famous proverb goes ‘prevention is better than cure’ which holds true in several situations, including a garden's health. For a garden to thrive and plants to grow properly while insuring that your hard work is bearing fruits it is important to regularly check for health issues in plants, spot any underlying problems if they exist and then take immediate action before it is too late.

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The impact of pests and insects on agricultural productivity and ways to combat them

The impact of pests and insects on agricultural productivity and ways to combat them

By November 08, 2021

Plant pests and invasive insects have continued to be a major threat for farmers for ages. According to a FAO study, as much as 40% of global crop production is lost to pests annually.

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List of bugs and insects harmful to the agriculture industry

List of bugs and insects harmful to the agriculture industry

By October 13, 2021

Many bugs and insects are voracious feeders with the ability to withstand unrelenting environmental conditions. They multiply quickly exceeding damaging thresholds and eventually causing long-term harm to human health and the environment.

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About agrochemicals and their uses

About agrochemicals and their uses

By October 13, 2021

Agrochemical products are essential agricultural inputs which are used to control pests and disease attack on crops, protect agricultural produce, increase crop yields, improve soil fertility and crop quality and help insure the investment of farmers on his crop.

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About Fungicides and their uses

About Fungicides and their uses

By October 13, 2021

The devastating role of fungi in major crop yields, including cereals like rice, wheat and vegetables cannot be ignored. According to a study, airborne fungi can cause more damage and diseases to crops than bacteria and viruses.

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The wide-ranging reasons to use pesticides

The wide-ranging reasons to use pesticides

By October 13, 2021

Pests, weeds and plant-eating insects, rodents threaten the volume and quality of crop yields on the farmlands, causing significant post-harvest losses.

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Sugarcane Cultivation – Package of Practice

Sugarcane Cultivation – Package of Practice

By October 08, 2021

Sugar Industry in India is the second-largest agro based Industry, next to cotton. It caters to around 50 million farmers and their families. The Indian Sugar Industry consist of about 525 sugar mills, 200 distilleries and 260 cogeneration plants.

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Future Proof Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Needs

Future Proof Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Needs

By September 16, 2021

Agriculture, one of the oldest forms of industry, plays a vital role in maintaining the global economy. India is an agriculture-oriented country and agriculture amounted to 19.9% of the annual revenue of India in 2019-20.

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Empowering The Indian Economy with Dhanuka Agritech Limited

Empowering The Indian Economy with Dhanuka Agritech Limited

By September 16, 2021

The Indian economy is largely reliant on agriculture since 19.9% of its revenue comes from it. Over 70% of rural households depend on agricultural activities. India produces the second-largest farm output in the world.

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कपास एवं नरमा - फसल प्रबंधन की चुनौतियाँ और पौध संस्थापन तथा पोषण प्रबंधन

कपास एवं नरमा - फसल प्रबंधन

By June 24, 2020

कृषि और औद्योगिक क्षेत्रों में रोजगार और आय सृजन के लिए कपास अर्थव्यवस्था में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है। कपास की खेती देश के तीन अलग-अलग कृषि-पारिस्थितिक क्षेत्रों यानी उत्तर, मध्य और दक्षिण में की जाती है।

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धान एवं बासमती - फसल प्रबंधन: कीटनाशकों के साथ बचाएं फसल को चुनौतियों से

धान एवं बासमती - फसल प्रबंधन

By June 18, 2020

धान भारत की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण अनाज की फसल है। भारत में अधिकतर हर क्षेत्रीय संस्कृति धान...

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Water Crisis in India: Facts, Causes, and Solutions | Dhanuka Agritech Blogs

Water Crisis in India – A Man made Disaster

By April 08, 2020

We can all agree that despite multiple lessons from stories, instructions not to waste water and warnings of consequences from our ancestors who had preached us that Jal Hai to kal hai

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कीटनाशकों के बारे में फैले आम मिथक जो असत्य हैं

कीटनाशकों के बारे में फैले आम मिथक जो असत्य हैं

By April 03, 2020

आजकल मीडिया और सोशल मीडिया में Agrochemicals अर्थात् कीटनाशकों को लेकर भाँति-भाँति के पोस्ट आते रहते हैं। एक आम धारणा यह है कि कीटनाशक हमारे स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक होते हैं।

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Midas Touch of Conika, in Grapes field

Midas Touch of Conika, in Grapes field

By April 03, 2020

Grape (Vitis vinifera) is basically a sub- tropical crop. However, in India, grapes are cultivated for their excellence also under tropical conditions. The Origin of Grapes is assumed to be Central Asia (Region between Black sea and Caucasian sea). Grapes is a popular agricultural crop all over the world. There are more than 10,000 different varieties of grapes worldwide, which are consumed in a variety of forms.

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Kinnow a “King Fruit” of Punjab- Problems and it’s one stop crop solution

Kinnow a “King Fruit” of Punjab- Problems and it’s one stop crop solution

By April 03, 2020

Kinnow is a high yield mandarin hybrid from the citrus family. It is a hybrid variety of two kinds of citrus cultivars - King (Citrus nobilis) and Willow Leaf (Citrus x deliciosa). Kinnow is a rich name among fruits and one of the most famous fruit grown all over the world. India is the third largest producer of citrus fruit.

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Women - The unsung warriors of Indian Agriculture

Women - The unsung warriors of Indian Agriculture

By April 03, 2020

Women are the backbone of any developed society. The central role of women in any society ensures stability, progress and long-term development of a nation. In agriculture sector primary focus is given to only one gender. Male is the dominant decision maker of this industry and benefit seeker of the policies.

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Water Shortage in India: Causes and Solutions

Water Shortage in India: Causes and Solutions

By February 05, 2020

There is huge scarcity of drinking water on the earth. Cape Town city of South Africa had only few days’ water left. In many cities of India too there is huge gap in demand and supply of water. It has been predicted that 21 cities of India including Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai will run out of ground water in near future. People around 100 million will be effected by this water crisis.

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