Author: Manohar Malani

Crop-Wise Microbial Application Advisory – What to Use, When, and Why

The effectiveness of any microbial product depends not just on what you use, but also on when, how, and how often you use it. In this blog, we cover: Crop-specific microbial usage When to apply and how often What microbes can be mixed and what should be kept separate Practical field tips 1. Crop-Wise Microbial […]

Microbial Mixology – Who Plays Well Together (and Who Doesn’t)

“Can I mix all microbes and spray together?” That’s like asking if all relatives can live in the same house peacefully.Some will cooperate, some will tolerate, and some will fight like it’s Diwali at the in-laws’ place. In this blog, we’ll unpack: Synergy vs. Antagonism – What does it really mean? Microbial Compatibility Chart – […]

Microbial Inputs – Dose It Right or Waste It

Part of the series: “Farming with Microbial Power – The Practical Guide for Bio Inputs” “Sir, I applied biofertilizer, but didn’t see any change.” And yet again, another farmer blames the microbes.But here’s the real reason: they weren’t given a fighting chance. This blog explains: Why dose matters (and how to calculate it) What it […]

Microbial Magic or Marketing Myth?

First blog of the series: “Farming with Microbial Power – The Practical Guide for Bio Inputs” Why Are Microbes Suddenly Everywhere in Agriculture? It seems every second agri input these days is “bio-something.” Biofertilizer. Bio-pesticide. Microbial consortia. It sounds fancy, but let’s be clear—this isn’t some new miracle. Microbes have been quietly running the soil […]

Silica-redrawing the plant protection strategy

Conventionally the plant protection strategy relied heavily on the following: Pesticides / insecticides / fungicides to protect the plants from insects feeding on them. The formulation may be made from synthetic molecules or from naturally derived sources like Neem, Karanj, Anona etc., or using bio-toxins from bacteria & fungus. Their mode of action can be […]

Tackling Heat Waves in Farming with R-Jaal and Silpot

Extreme heat waves are becoming more frequent, putting tremendous stress on crops and leading to reduced yields, poor soil health, and increased pest attacks. Farmers need solutions that not only help plants survive but also improve their resilience against high temperatures. Two powerful biological solutions—R-Jaal and Silpot—can help farmers combat heat stress effectively. Let’s understand […]