Lentil Crop Protection: Dr. Suneet Katiyar's Tips to Combat Aphids and Yellowing

• Lentil crops in Sagar and Bundelkhand, 50-60 days old, face aphid infestation and yellowing, threatening production.
• Dr. Suneet Katiyar recommends spraying 2.5 ml of Mancozeb, Carbendazim, or Thiamethoxam dissolved in 3 liters of water, using 500 liters per hectare.
• Last year, farmers in Sagar district (Rahli, Deori, Garhakota, Kesli, Gourjhamar) suffered significant losses due to fungal diseases.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare organized an IPM orientation program in Sagar to prevent similar losses this year.
• Experts advised farmers to avoid indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides, using only CIBRC-recommended chemicals at prescribed amounts to protect crops, reduce costs, and maintain soil health.

Why It Matters: Farmers can protect lentil crops from aphids and yellowing by following expert spraying and pest management tips.