Zunheboto, May 7 (MExN): The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Zunheboto, Nagaland University conducted a training programme and supply of inputs at Litta Old village farmers’ field in collaboration with NCIPM, New Delhi.
As per a report from KVK Zunheboto, Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation in maize crops has become very common and is causing a huge economic loss to the farming communities.
After getting the information about FAW infestation in the maize fields in Litta Old Village, Dr Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia (Sr Scientist and Head) and Wapangtoshi Longkumer (ACTO, Plant Protection) visited the farmer’s field and inspected the farm.
After confirmation of FAW infestation, the plant protection scientist explained in details about how to control the pest using organic, indigenous methods and by using pesticides as last resort. The farmers reported infestation in Soybean with Bean Leaf Beetle and Tomato with fruit Borer. The scientist provided all the detail information on how to control the pests and what preventive measure should be taken in future to prevent spread of these pests from one field to another.
Dr Mukesh Sehgal Principal Scientist, National Research Centre for Integrated Pest management , ICAR interacted with the participants through video call and discussed the prevailing pest infestation and assured all possible help for control of FAW.
The participating farmers were provided with free inputs in the form of yellow sticky traps, neem oils, pesticides and sprayer. The KVK expressed optimism that the farmers will be able to control to spreading of FAW in maize and other pest infestation in the coming days.
