Soybean Profit Boost: Winter Care Crucial for Bhilwara Farmers

• Bhilwara farmers cultivated soybeans extensively due to favorable monsoon, now requiring winter care.
• Agriculture Department warns against negligence, citing risks from temperature drop, dew, pests, and diseases.
• Joint Director Indra Singh Sancheti advises proper drainage to prevent fungal diseases from dew and immediate spraying for leaf spots.
• Pest control for caterpillars, stem flies, and whiteflies is essential, along with balanced nutrient supply for grain development.
• Weeding, avoiding excessive irrigation, and frost protection (light irrigation/smoke) are key for better yields and income.

Why It Matters: Timely winter care and caution are vital for Bhilwara soybean farmers to ensure profitable yields.