Chickpea Crop Alert: Pod Borer Threatens Yield; Protect with Emamectin Benzoate, 'T' Perches

• Chickpea crop at crucial pod-filling stage; next 15-20 days vital for quality and yield in Shahjahanpur and other regions.
• Apply Potash and Boron (00:00:50 Potassium Sulfate, Boron 20%) for strong, lustrous grains and improved pollination, as advised by Ranjod Singh.
• Ensure light irrigation and maintain soil moisture; avoid waterlogging, use sprinklers for optimal grain development.
• Combat pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) with Emamectin Benzoate spray if holes appear in pods.
• Install 'T'-shaped perches in fields for birds to naturally control pod borer larvae.