Deoghar Farmers: Protect Potatoes from Fog, Cold, Sun with 'Earthing Up' for Bumper Yield

• Deoghar faces dense fog and cold waves, threatening potato crops.
• Dr. Rajan Ojha (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) advises 'earthing up' after irrigation to protect potatoes.
• Earthing up shields tubers from fog/cold, ensuring balanced nutrients, water, and air for growth.
• It prevents direct sunlight from turning potatoes green, which are harmful and unsellable.
• Farmers urged to adopt this method after 1-2 irrigations for better quality, yield, and profit.

Why It Matters: 'Earthing up' is crucial for Deoghar potato farmers to protect crops from weather and ensure high-quality yield.