Aphid Threat Looms Over Mustard Crop in Purvanchal; Farmers Urged to Spray Immediately

• Mustard crop in Purvanchal, especially Mau district, faces severe aphid infestation due to fluctuating weather.
• Aphids, small green insects, suck sap from flowers and buds, weakening plants and affecting pod development.
• Agriculture Officer Som Prakash Gupta advises immediate spraying of Meta Systox to control pests.
• Sulfur application is crucial for higher yields and improved grain quality, especially in Mau's sulfur-deficient soil.
• Rising demand for mustard oil offers farmers good profits if timely pest control and nutrient management are adopted.