Potato Crops Under Threat from Severe Cold: Experts Advise Farmers on Protection

• Severe cold in Sitamarhi and Shivhar districts for 15 days threatens potato and Rabi crops.
• Agricultural expert Sachchidanand warns of leaf blight, yellowing leaves, and stunted tuber development due to frost.
• Farmers advised to burn straw/wood at field edges at night to create smoke and raise temperature, preventing frost.
• Light irrigation in the evening/night and planting green fences around fields can protect crops from cold winds and dew.
• Mulching with straw, dry grass, or plastic is recommended to reduce cold impact and retain soil moisture.

Why It Matters: Farmers must adopt expert-advised measures like smoke, irrigation, and mulching to protect potato crops from severe cold.