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Balloon takes telescope to great heights
First science flight is planned for 2009Should be able to take pictures of Sun’s surface

Giant sail technology could make shipping greener
One of the first large cargo ships in 100 years to cross the Atlantic with the help of wind will set off from European shores soon on a voyage which is due to make maritime history. When the 10,000-tonne Beluga Skysail is well clear of ...
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FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
Tamil Nadu a hub of tissue culture banana cultivation
The farmers get a net income of more than 70,000 per acre annually

Role of trap crops in Integrated Pest Management
Trap crops are the plants that are grown to attract insects or other organisms to protect target crops from pest attack. The principle of trap cropping rests on the fact that virtually all pests show a distinct preference to certain crop stage. ...


FARM QUERIES
More fruiting
Generally for good growth and healthy fruiting, application of NPK fertilizers every year is a must. In addition you may also apply half a kg of micronutrient and bio enzymes each about a foot away from the main stem and water the tree ...


FARM QUERIES
Termite trouble
Mix 5-10 ml of chlorpyriphos diluted in one litre of water and pour it into holes (about half feet depth) dug 2-3 feet away from the tree ...


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