Wheat Crop Advisory: Protect from Blight, Borers, Rust & Weeds

• Maharashtra wheat crops face pests, diseases, and weeds; the Indian Wheat and Barley Research Institute, Karnal, issued an advisory for protection.
• For wheat blight, treat seeds with chlorpyrifos, thiamethoxam, or fipronil; irrigate for mealybug.
• Control pink stem borer with Quinalphos spray or irrigation; regularly inspect for striped borer (yellow rust) and brown rust, seeking expert advice if detected.
• Manage narrow leaf weeds using Clodinafop or Pinoxaden; for broadleaf weeds, apply 2,4-DE, Metsulfuron, or Carcetrazone.
• For combined narrow and broadleaf weed infestations, use Sulfosulfuron, Sulfosulfuron Metsulfuron, or Mesosulfuron Iodosulfuron before or after irrigation.

Why It Matters: Farmers get vital solutions to protect wheat crops from diseases and weeds.