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FARM MECHANIZATION

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Automatic Spray Pump for Fruit Orchards.

Faridkot district modified the rotor pump sprayer according to his need for spraying in Kinnow Orchard. He has installed the spray pump on 1500 liter capacity tank. The tank has been kept in a manner so that it trail behind the tractor in the same way as the trolley. High pressure spray pump of Sigma Company was used for pumping liquid, so as to pump the liquid easily to higher heights. Korean guns were attached ahead of the pump (for the purpose of nozzles) to spray the chemicals in very fine mist form on the plants. This innovation helped him in saving of 50% of water and chemicals in comparison to rotor pump used for spraying. He was using 400 litre drum with rotor pump and guns of Sigma Company but after adopting this new spray pump having Korean guns he is able to cover one hectare with 200 litre of water. This has not only saved water and chemical but also the labour hours in spraying. This is because of the nozzles that produce very fine mist and cover the plant thoroughly. This helped in controlling the diseases, insects and pests more precisely. As a result the orchard was free from diseases and insects and pest, and is now getting better returns than earlier from the same orchard. Now, there are about 50 Kinnow growing farmers who have adopted his innovative method of spraying.