Potato Crop Under Attack: Wilting Leaves Signal Disease, Expert Guide for Farmers

• Potato farmers in Surguja division, Chhattisgarh, are facing pest and disease outbreaks causing crops to wilt.
• Potato crops are highly susceptible to soil-borne diseases, especially when cultivated repeatedly in the same field.
• Agricultural expert Ganga Ram emphasizes crop rotation to make soil disease-free and prevent pathogen buildup.
• Proper seed selection (20-25g) and treatment are crucial to avoid fungal and viral attacks that cause wilting.
• Early detection of wilting leaves requires immediate action; spraying Carbendazim or Bavistin can control fungal diseases.

Why It Matters: Farmers must adopt scientific methods like crop rotation, seed/soil treatment to protect potato crops from diseases.