Tomato Farmers Alert: Protect Crops from Weather Changes, Prevent Ruin
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News18•01-02-2026, 10:18
Tomato Farmers Alert: Protect Crops from Weather Changes, Prevent Ruin
- •Tomato crops are highly vulnerable to fluctuating temperatures, fog, frost, and humidity, which can severely impact growth and yield.
- •Shiv Shankar Verma, an agricultural expert from Raebareli, advises that 20-25°C is ideal; extreme cold or heat halts plant growth.
- •Changing weather increases risks of blight, fungal diseases, viruses, and fruit rot, affecting both quantity and quality.
- •Proper irrigation management, including light watering and good drainage, is crucial to prevent root rot.
- •Regular monitoring, timely expert consultation for diseases, balanced fertilization, mulching, and protective covers against cold are vital for crop protection.
Why It Matters: Farmers must adopt timely precautions and expert advice to protect tomato crops from adverse weather and ensure good yields.
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