Potato Farming: High Profit, But Small Error Can Ruin Millions.

• Potato farming offers quick profits due to its short cycle and year-round demand, but requires vigilant management.
• Rapid spread of diseases and pests can quickly damage potato crops, necessitating continuous monitoring and timely intervention.
• Control white grub larvae by applying granular insecticides at sowing or liquid insecticides with irrigation to protect roots and tubers.
• Manage early blight with fungicides like mancozeb or chlorothalonil every 10-15 days to prevent dark brown spots on leaves.
• Combat aphids (laahi/maahu) using systemic insecticides such as imidacloprid or acephate to prevent sap-sucking and virus spread.

Why It Matters: Timely pest/disease management is crucial for potato farmers to secure high profits.