Wheat Crop Under Threat: Weeds Cause 40% Loss; Farmers Urged to Act Now!

• Weeds cause 30-40% yield loss in wheat, especially in Rabi season, by competing for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
• Broadleaf (Lamb's Quarters, Field Bindweed) and narrowleaf (Wild Oat, Phalaris minor) weeds appear 20-35 days after sowing.
• For small fields, manual weeding is a cost-effective, crop-safe method (integrated weed management).
• Chemical solutions: Carfentrazone-ethyl or Metsulfuron for broadleaf, Clodinafop-propargyl for narrowleaf weeds.
• Sulfosulfuron offers a ready-made solution for both types; apply after first irrigation for 25-30% yield increase.

Why It Matters: Timely weed management in wheat crops is crucial to prevent 30-40% yield loss and ensure higher production.