Nagaur's Golden Harvest: Mustard Thrives, But Cumin & Psyllium Face Wilt Threat

• Early-sown mustard in Nagaur is ripe for harvest, with 40% already ready, benefiting from favorable weather.
• Farmers who sowed mustard in Ashwin month avoided frost damage and pest issues, ensuring a good yield.
• Harvesting is in full swing, with farmers securing crops quickly due to potential weather changes; grain quality is high.
• Agricultural department advises harvesting mustard when pods turn light brown/yellow to prevent grain shedding.
• Cumin and psyllium crops in Nagaur face an outbreak of wilt disease; expert Bajrang Singh recommends 2g Ridomil per liter of water for control.

Why It Matters: Nagaur sees a successful mustard harvest, but farmers must combat wilt disease in cumin and psyllium.