Specific Observations

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Bt Cotton In AP- Three Years Assessment

• Specific Observations
• Early flowering
• Heavy boll drop
• More sucking pests
• Root rot

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Bt Cotton In AP- Three Years Assessment
Is there any alternative to this Bt ?????? YES
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Bt Cotton In AP- Three Years Assessment
Non Pesticidal Methods Good No of farmers in
Warangal Community approach Eco-friendly, cost
effective and environmentally safe
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Bt Cotton In AP- Three Years Assessment
Non Pesticidal Methods Better than Bt
Comparative economics of MECH and NPM cotton crops
Description (Rs /acre) MECH Bt (Rainfed janagaon) NPM Non-Bt (Rainfed Janagaon area)
Seed cost 1600 545
Plant protection cost 2160 335.5
Cost of cultivation 10450 5363
Yield (Kg / acre) 386 505
Net returns -3451 3690
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