Farmers Alert: Protect Crops from Frost with Timely Tips Amidst Falling Temperatures

• Bharatpur district faces severe cold and frost, threatening major Rabi crops like mustard, wheat, and gram.
• Agriculture and Horticulture departments advise light irrigation to maintain soil temperature and reduce frost impact.
• Utilize low-tunnel technique for horticultural crops and windbreak screens in the northwest direction.
• Spray 0.2% soluble sulfur or 0.5 gm thiourea per liter of water to increase crop resistance.
• For frost-affected crops, spray 25-30 gm glucose in 15 liters of water or NPK fertilizer with micronutrients.

Why It Matters: Implement scientific and traditional methods to safeguard Rabi crops from frost damage during cold waves.