Bageshwar Farmers Ditch Chemicals: Saltwater Spray Fights Cabbage Pests Effectively

• Farmers in Bageshwar use lukewarm saltwater to protect cabbage crops from pests, a traditional and cost-effective method.
• The solution, made from salt and water, is sprayed on leaves to destroy pests and eggs, especially effective on young plants.
• Local expert Kishan Malda highlights that farmers prefer this method over chemical pesticides to maintain soil fertility and vegetable quality.
• This indigenous remedy is cheap, safe for health and environment, reduces crop damage, and ensures good market demand.
• Young farmers are now adopting this traditional practice, reducing dependence on chemicals and promoting natural farming.