GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAPs) FOR SMALL MILLETS

    ICRISAT, - (2025) GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAPs) FOR SMALL MILLETS. Manual. ICRISAT, Hyderabad.

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    Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement

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    Finger millet is generally grown as rainfed crop in Semi-arid tropics and sub-humid globally due to its natural ability to survive under less rainfall (500 to 1000 mm, annually) and low inputs. The following GAPs are prepared accordingly. However, finger millet can perform better under well-endowed environments and can respond to high inputs. Land preparation: Achieve fine tilth by plowing 2-3 times (primary and secondary cultivation) and level the field to prepare ridges (30 – 60 cm apart) and furrows or raised (15cm) broad beds of 1.5 m width. Weeds are a major problem in small millets as the grassy weeds resemble the crop. After primary cultivation, irrigate the field to allow the weeds to germinate. Wait for 15 days and cultivate the field to prepare for sowing. This way, weeds can be prevented for up to two weeks.

    Item Type: Monograph (Manual)
    Divisions: Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement
    CRP: UNSPECIFIED
    Series Name: Manual
    Uncontrolled Keywords: agricultural practices, small millets, sowing method, land preparation, fertilizer application
    Subjects: Others > Agriculture
    Others > Fertilizer Applications
    Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
    Date Deposited: 27 Feb 2026 03:57
    Last Modified: 27 Feb 2026 03:57
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13502
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