Question

Farmers are afraid of unseasonal rains and uncontrolled pests. How to solve these problems?

Answer 1

Answer:

• Since broad cultivated areas are required to achieve the highest economic profitability, it is practical to either use the field edges for this purpose or to create islands where shrubs and native plants can be planted to serve as biological reservoirs for parasitoids and pest-predators.
• It's time to reevaluate the function of untamed vegetation. Plants should not be regarded as weeds if they do not compete with our crops and can offer a supply of natural enemies of pests. We shouldn't rule out the idea of getting rid of weeds mechanically rather than chemically.
• The availability of crop residue to shield the soil surface makes tillage and crop management strategies essential for decreasing the impact of raindrops on soil particles.
• Increased soil sealing and erosion can result from excessive tillage, which can weaken soil structure. Conservation practices encourage soil tilth, infiltration, and soil aggregates.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Solutions for unseasonal rains -

• Rainwater harvesting - It is the best method to protect the crops from unseasonal rains, as whenever it rains, then the water can be stored for other purposes. It also reduces the chance of water scarcity in some areas.
• Canal creation - Crops can be protected from unseasonal rain by creating canals near the cropland as it will not allow the rainwater to be collected in the field.
• Deeproot planting - The problem can be solved by planting deep-rooted plants which can maintain the groundwater table.

Solutions for uncontrolled pests -

• Crop rotation - This method involves the alternating species of crops that are grown every year.
• Intercropping - It involves simultaneous cropping of two or more crops.
• Using pests to fight pests - Predatory insects like ladybugs or mites are introduced in the crop field to prevent the damage by pests.
• Organic pesticides - These can also solve the problem of uncontrolled pests and not even harm the crops and fields chemically.
• Maintaining crop diversity - Increase the species of plants, crops, vegetables, and fruits to grow in the field.

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