Suryaa Andhra Pradesh Desk: Amdalavalasa, October 29, Major News In the wake of recent rains in Amdalavalasa mandal due to the storm, farmers should take adequate precautions to prevent damage to their paddy crops... Amadalavalasa, October 29, Major News In the wake of the recent rains in Amadalavalasa Mandal due to the cyclone, Mandal Agriculture Officer Metta Mohana Rao advised the farmers to take appropriate precautions so that the paddy crops are not damaged. On this occasion, many agricultural suggestions were given to the farmers. Water stored in paddy fields should be released immediately.
Drains should be cleaned so that water can flow out easily. The fallen paddy crop should be carefully tied into bundles and kept. If symptoms of fire blight appear, 120 grams of Tricyclazole per acre should be sprayed as per the instructions of the Department of Agriculture. When the symptoms of Kullu rot appear, apply 400 ml per acre as per the instructions of the authorities.
Hexaconazole should be sprayed. The rain-soaked paddy crop should be inspected and 5 percent salt solution should be sprayed depending on the condition of the crop.Farmers are advised to check their fields regularly and contact the Agriculture Department officials as soon as symptoms of pests appear. He appealed to the farmers to follow the instructions of the Agriculture Department and reduce the crop loss.
