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Farm Queries

Plugging holes

The stems of our drumstick tree is affected by small earthworms like worms which bore into the stem. Sawdust like material is observed spilling out from the holes. Is there any method to control this worm infestation?

A. Bupathy
Puducherry

Plug the hole with a cotton swab (or small cloth) of kerosene oil or any insecticide. You may have to plug few holes in one go. Plugging will choke the insect.

Amla seeds removal

Is there any low cost technology available which can be used for removing amla seeds from the fruit?

S. Govindachari
Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu

You may contact Professor and Head, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-600003, email:phtc@tnau.ac.in, Phone: 0422 - 6611268 and 6611340 for information on hand operated amla seed removal.

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