Tanahu Agriculture Office Conducts Field Study on Agricultural Problems

Tanahu. The Agriculture Development Office Tanahu has conducted a joint technical monitoring program to conduct field studies of agricultural problems seen in various local levels of the district and find solutions. Experts and technicians from provincial and district-level agriculture-related bodies participated in the monitoring conducted in various agricultural areas of Myagde, Bandipur, and Aabukhairani rural municipalities.

During the process, a joint team of technical staff from the Ministry of Land Management and Cooperatives Pokhara, Provincial Agriculture Laboratory Pokhara, Agriculture Research Center Pokhara, and Agriculture Development Office Tanahu participated, the Agriculture Development Office Tanahu informed.

During the monitoring, the problems faced by farmers in cultivation were observed on-site. Information Officer of the office, Kiran Pariyar, informed that technical suggestions were provided regarding the identification of diseases and pests in crops, their control, management, and production increase after visiting the fields.

According to him, the 'Maruwa' disease was found in the paddy crop in Myagde Rural Municipality-2. As the growth of paddy was affected and the plants started drying up, the technical team provided information to the farmers about the necessary management methods for disease control.

In Myagde Rural Municipality-3, the 'Khairo Phadke' pest infestation was observed in the paddy crop. Pariyar informed that farmers were advised to adopt timely control measures as this pest damages the paddy plants and affects production.

In Aabukhairani Rural Municipality-1, the monitoring team identified the 'Downy Mildew' disease in various cucurbit crops. Farmers stated that the disease, particularly seen in crops like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber, causes leaves to turn yellow, plants to weaken, and production to decrease. Technicians urged attention to field management, appropriate pesticide use, and sanitation for disease control.

During the monitoring, farmers complained that production decreased this year compared to last year due to sufficient rainfall and adverse weather conditions. Farmers said that paddy, vegetable, and maize crops were affected by continuous rain, hailstorms, and gales.

Farmers also raised questions to the technical team regarding confusion about pesticide use, the problem of not getting adequate chemical fertilizers on time, and the legal regulation of hybrid varieties. They highlighted the need for quality of seeds available in the market, proper methods of pesticide use, and effective government regulation.

According to Information Officer Pariyar, the monitoring team directly discussed with farmers and provided information on possible solutions to the problems. He stated that technical feedback was given on crop protection, identification of diseases and pests, balanced pesticide use, soil management, and production increase.