Maharashtra: Increasing outbreak of thrips disease in cotton crops
By yash chouhan 2025-09-04 16:48:25
Maharashtra: Thrips disease outbreak on cotton crops increased
Farmers are worried due to the outbreak of various diseases on cotton crops sown in 40 thousand hectares in Bhokardan taluka. Farmers consider cotton as a cash crop. However, every year cotton crops are in danger due to the outbreak of various diseases. This is likely to reduce production, which is affecting the farmers.
Cotton plants are dying in large numbers due to the outbreak of thrips disease on cotton crops at the beginning of this season. In such a situation, the question has arisen before the farmers that how to increase the cotton crop. Farmers have spent a lot on expensive seeds as well as cultivation and medicines. Similarly, now, since the outbreak of thrips disease is increasing in cotton plants, the cost of the crop will have to be borne by the farmers. This will cause huge financial losses to the farmers, and farmers fear that the Kharif season will be ruined.
After a few days of continuous rain, the infestation of thrips and insect diseases on crops has increased significantly, which is expected to increase cotton production. After heavy rains, the roots are not able to absorb nutrients due to waterlogging in the fields. Due to clouds, it is becoming difficult for them to get sunlight and when the sun suddenly sets, the infestation of fungal diseases is increasing. Due to this disease, the leaves have turned yellow and the leaves have become brittle, and the Kokda disease is more visible during the flowering period.
Demand for guidance Due to the outbreak of various diseases on cotton crops, farmers have to spray expensive medicines to control the diseases. Still, the infestation of the disease seems to be decreasing. Guidance is being sought for farmers from the Department of Agriculture.
