Potato crop is affected by blight disease, adopt this method to protect it

The extreme cold and cold wave are affecting people, but farmers are also concerned about their harvests. Farmers are particularly concerned about blight disease in potato harvests. Farmers are taking a number of precautions to shield the potato crop from blight disease because they are concerned about the cold wave that has been ongoing for the last four days.

Let us inform you that Gopalganj has a major potato cultivation industry. Crop damage is a concern for these farmers. Under such circumstances, farmers are taking a variety of precautions to shield potatoes from blight disease and are consulting with agricultural specialists and seasoned farmers for potential medications.

Information was provided by an experienced farmer.

In an attempt to learn more about the issue, the media crew also spoke with a few farmers. Vipin Prasad Kushwaha, an experienced farmer from Semra Bazaar in Kuchaykot block, then said that he is spraying Mancozeb in the fields to avoid blight disease. For the last 15 years, he has had positive results with this medication. This medication may be sprayed in advance to lessen the worry of blight sickness. Additionally, he said that until the harvest is ripe, this medication must be sprayed every 15 days.

Blight disease: what is it?

Let us inform you that Rabi crops are susceptible to blight disease during the winter months. The potato crop is where it has the most impact. This is a significant issue for the potato crop that has the potential to seriously harm it. Little dark dots on the potato leaves are one of the disease’s symptoms. Damage is also done to the vegetation. The fungus Phytosphaera infestans is the cause of this illness.