In India, potato farming is done during the rabi season and it is one of the most important vegetables in the world. It is not just part of people’s daily diets but also a major source of farmers' income. Potato cultivation is considered a major food crop in India. It is cultivated in almost every state of the country, but Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar are leading in potato production.
Farmers can achieve high yields per acre by properly preparing their fields, sowing, irrigating, and managing pests and diseases. Additionally, balanced nutrient management is crucial for maintaining soil quality. This is why farmers are now making farming more sustainable by making proper use of both organic and chemical methods.
Role of Balanced Nutrient Management in Farming
Nutritional management has the greatest impact on the yield and quality of any crop. Providing insufficient or excessive amounts of essential nutrients directly impacts crop production. This is why farmers are now prioritizing organic products over chemical fertilizers to maintain soil health and prevent long-term yield declines.
Balanced nutrient management means applying nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and micronutrients in the correct proportions to meet crop needs. Using organic products also increases soil organic carbon, retains moisture, and strengthens crop roots.
So, if you’re a potato farmer who wants to maintain soil health and increase yield by using both chemicals and organic products for balanced nutrient management, you can consider using organic products from Zydex. Many farmers have significantly increased their incomes by using this company’s Zytonic organic products.
Let us see what some of those farmers have to say about the organic products of Zydex company.
Farmer Ramchandra Varma (Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh)
Ramchandra Verma, a progressive farmer from Gangapur village in Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh, told Krishi Jagran, “I have been farming for the past 35 years. I cultivate several other crops, including potatoes, maize, paddy, watermelons, and melons, on 6 acres. Furthermore, I also cultivate guava. I primarily cultivate potatoes and paddy during the Rabi and Kharif seasons. During the Rabi season, I cultivate potatoes on approximately 6 acres. Previously, I used only chemical farming, but last year, I used Zydex's organic product, 'Zytonic-M,' on 1 acre of potato crop.”
He further said, "Although I cultivate potatoes in 6 acres, but in the one acre where I used 'Zytonic-M', small potato tubers were not produced, that is, all the tubers were of large size. The yield was also about 20 quintals more per acre, whereas in the other 5 acres where I cultivated potatoes, both big tubers and small tubers were produced. Earlier, I did not trust this product, so I used it in one acre, but in this Rabi season, I will use 'Zytonic-M' product of Zydex company in the entire 6 acres of potato cultivation."
He also said, “Store-dried potatoes are currently selling for less, but my stored potatoes are selling for 50 rupees more than others. Here’s why – The potatoes aren’t small, they’re all large. Furthermore, the soil where I used the 'Zytonic-M' product has become looser. Furthermore, moisture remains for a longer period, reducing the need for irrigation."
Farmer Ajay Patel (Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh)
Ajay Patel, a young progressive farmer from Kashipur village in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, told Krishi Jagran, "I have three acres of land, which I have been farming for the last 10 years. I mainly cultivate paddy, potatoes, and tomatoes during the Rabi and Kharif seasons. During the Rabi season, I cultivate potatoes on my entire three acres. Earlier, I used to do chemical farming, but for the last two years, I have reduced the use of chemical products and have been using Zydex's organic product, 'Zytonic Mini Kit', on the entire three acres. Its use has increased production."
He further said, "Earlier, the soil in my field had become hard, but now the soil has become loose and soft. The moisture in it has also increased. I started using the 'Zytonic Mini Kit' product on one acre, but now I am applying it on the entire area. Many farmers in my area are using this product. Before using the 'Zytonic Mini Kit' product, I used to get a yield of 130-140 quintals of potatoes per acre, but now I get a yield of up to 150-160 quintals per acre. Also, the storage capacity has increased compared to potatoes grown with the help of only chemical products. This means that the quality of the produce has also improved."
Farmer Kanhaiyalal Yadav (Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh)
Another progressive farmer, Kanhaiyalal Yadav, from Parsha village in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, told Krishi Jagran, "I own four acres of land and have been involved in agriculture for the past 20 years. I cultivate potatoes, mentha oil, and several other crops, including paddy. I primarily cultivate potatoes during the Rabi season. Currently, I use a small percentage of chemical products, otherwise I rely solely on organic products from Zydex. I started using Zydex's organic product, Zytonic-M, with one acre, but currently I use it on all my crops."
He further said, "Currently, I use 60 percent organic and 40 percent chemical products in my farming. When I did not use organic products, I used to get a yield of 100-110 sacks per acre, but now that I use organic products, I get a yield of about 250 sacks per acre. Using organic products has made the soil loose and the moisture remains for a long time. The size of the potato tubers is also very good."
Farmer Amarchand Tyagi (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
Amarchand Tyagi, a young progressive farmer from Brithla village in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, told Krishi Jagran, “I have been farming on 5 acres for the last 5 years. I mainly cultivate mustard, millet, and potatoes in the Rabi and Kharif seasons. In the Rabi season, I mainly cultivate potatoes, which cover an area of 2-4 acres. For the last two years, I have been using approximately 65 percent chemical products and 35 percent organic products in my farming. Among the organic products, I use Zydex's 'Zytonic-M' product.”
He further said, "When I used to cultivate only with chemical methods, I used to get a yield of 100-125 bags of potatoes per bigha. Currently, I get a yield of up to 200 bags per bigha. The size of the tubers is uniform. The soil of the field has become loose and the moisture in the field remains for a long time. The crop also remains green. There has been a lot of change in the health of the soil. There is no waterlogging in the field because due to the loose soil, the water goes down into the ground. Inspired by me, many farmers are using Zydex Company's 'Zytonic-M' product in their crops."
Balanced nutrient management is crucial in potato cultivation. Farmers' experiences clearly demonstrate that when chemical and organic products are used in a balanced manner, not only does production increase, but soil health also improves. Zydex's organic products have given farmers new hope in this direction. Farmers using these products have seen significant improvements in soil quality, moisture retention, and crop yield. This is why many farmers across the country are turning to organic products.
