Firozabad: The winter season is proving challenging for farmers. Due to dense fog and falling temperatures, the risk of diseases on mustard, wheat and potato crops has increased rapidly. With the change in weather, crops are affected by aphids, blight and other pests, which can affect production.
In view of this problem, the Agriculture Department has issued special advice for farmers. Also, pesticides are being made available on subsidy, so that the crops can be protected in time.
Protect crops with these medicines
To protect against blight in potato crops, spray Mancojev 0.2 percent solution.
Spraying Dimethoate 30 EC will be effective for the problem of aphid in mustard crop.
He advised the farmers to regularly monitor the crops and spray the medicine on time, so that losses can be avoided.
Protection from frost is also necessary
Agricultural Defense Officer said that due to frost, wheat and mustard crops can also suffer huge losses. To prevent this, it is necessary to prepare appropriate solution and spray it, so that pests and diseases cannot affect the crops.
Medicines will be available on 50 percent subsidy
Farmers can apply online for pesticides on the website of the Agriculture Department. Apart from this, your nearest Agriculture Department unit can also be contacted. Under this scheme of the government, up to 50 percent subsidy is being given to the farmers on the purchase of pesticides.
By taking right steps on time, farmers can protect their crops from damage and ensure better yields.
