Farmers: Ensure Bumper Yields by Protecting Seeds from Pests Before Sowing
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Boost Your Harvest: Seed Treatment is Key for Bumper Crop Yields
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News18•11-03-2026, 14:29
Boost Your Harvest: Seed Treatment is Key for Bumper Crop Yields
•Seed treatment before sowing is crucial to protect crops from diseases and pests, ensuring a healthy start and higher production.
•Dr. Mahak Singh of Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSA) emphasizes that treated seeds significantly reduce disease risk and improve crop yield.
•Chemical options like Carbendazim, Mancozeb, Metalaxyl, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam, and organic solutions like Trichoderma or Pseudomonas protect against fungi, bacteria, and pests.
•Proper seed treatment strengthens plants, improves germination, reduces the need for later pesticide sprays, and lowers overall costs.
•Farmers should select clean seeds, mix with prescribed medicine (e.g., 2-3g fungicide per kg seeds), dry in shade, and then sow for optimal results.
