Many kharif crops are facing serious problems due to pests and viral diseases in India this monsoon season. The increase in rain and humidity has helped pests and viruses to spread quickly in fields across several states. Farmers growing rice, cotton, and pulses are seeing more insect attacks and disease symptoms on their crops.
To control the rising pest and disease threat, farmers are using more chemicals and pesticides than before. This sudden increase in chemical use is mainly because the traditional methods are not working well against new and stronger pests. Sometimes, even pesticides do not stop crop damage fully.
Experts warn that continuous use of chemicals can increase costs for farmers and hurt soil and crop quality in the long run. They suggest farmers should learn about safer options like biopesticides and integrated pest management.
If these pest and disease outbreaks are not controlled, crop yields may fall and prices of food like rice and vegetables may rise in the market. Farmers hope for more support from the government to protect standing crops and keep farming profitable.