Rice hispa outbreak hits paddy fields across Palpa
Summary
Rice hispa outbreak in Palpa district has damaged paddy fields, prompting local authorities to distribute pesticides and deploy technicians for emergency pest control.
Key Points
- A rice hispa outbreak has damaged paddy fields across several wards in Palpa's Purbakhola Rural Municipality.
- The municipality has distributed chemical and biological pesticides and provided equipment to farmers to manage the infestation.
- Agricultural technicians are training farmers on pest identification, safe pesticide application, and integrated pest management.
- Other pests like rice leaf folder have also been detected, increasing concerns about this season's paddy crop.
