Integrated pest and disease management through organic farming approaches in fenugreek

Field trials were conducted at Dryland Farming Research Station Arjia, Bhilwara during Rabi season from 2007 to 2009 for the management of wilt and powdery mildew diseases along with aphid and weevil intensity on fenugreek through soil amendments with neemcake, seed treatment with Trichoderma, foliar spray of neem formulation (Azaderachtin @2ml/lit.), foliar spray of neem seed karnel extract @ 5% and actinomycetes based formulation under disease inoculation conditions. The module comparing soil application of neemcake + seed treatment with Trichoderma @ 8 kg/ha + Foliar spray of neem formulation (Azadirachtin) found effective for organic pest and disease management module for fenugreek. Minimum incidence of root rot 5.73 and 9.53 were recorded under this treatment while aphid infestation was also found low (136.87). Powdery mildew was also observed at minimum level i.e. 21.45 and 26.78% at 70 and 100 DAS respectively.