12 July 2022, Bhopal: Variation has been observed in the sowing dates this year in the areas under soybean cultivation. Soybean has been sown at about 20-25 days in some areas, 10-15 days in a few while some areas have reported sowing of crop in last week. Therefore, in the above situation, it is advisable for soybean farmers to adopt the shared advisory as per the Indian Soybean Research Institute, Indore.
1. For weed control in soybean, according to preference, use one of the chemical weedicides useful in hand weeding / dora / kulpa / standing crop. See table for list of recommended weedicides for soybean crop.
2. Farmers who have sprayed useful weedicides before sowing or immediately after sowing, they should run Dora/Kulpa after 30-20 days of harvest.
3. Due to the variation in sowing dates, there is a possibility of pest infestation for a long time, so spray insecticides safely. It is advised to apply Chlorintraniliprol 18.5 sc in soybean crop before flowering for protection from leaf-eating insects. (150 ml/ha) spray. This will provide protection from leaf-eating insects for the next 30 days.
4. Those who have not yet used useful weedicides before sowing or immediately after sowing, it is advisable to spray with any one of the following weedicides and insecticides found to be compatible with the recommended insecticides.-
5. In some areas, signs of stem fly infestation have been observed in soybean crop. For its control, it is recommended that Thiomethoxam 12.60% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 09.50% ZC. (125 ml/ha) spray.
