Wheat Under Attack: Kanduva to Yellow Rust Threatens Crops; Officer Warns Farmers on Prevention

• Wheat, a major crop in Uttar Pradesh, faces severe threats from diseases like Kanduva, rust, blight, and powdery mildew due to changing weather and negligence.
• Fungal diseases, including Kanduva (Black Rust) and yellow rust, spread through seeds and soil, causing black powder in ears and yellow spots on leaves, especially during ear emergence.
• Early identification and timely treatment are crucial, as delayed action can lead to complete crop destruction and significant financial losses for farmers.
• Agriculture Officer Bhagwati Prasad Maurya advises regular field inspections during ear emergence and immediate application of fungicides upon symptom appearance.
• Farmers should avoid applying urea before irrigation and use fungicides like Carbendazim 33% or Mancozeb (1.5 grams per liter of water) for effective disease control.