Agricultural producers in Banke are facing widespread anxiety following the appearance of crop infections during the fruiting period. Local growers report that their plants are beginning to wither away as a troubling malady takes hold across the district. Heavy downpours and strong winds previously battered the region, knocking down stalks that are now exhibiting signs of agricultural disease. A local grower named Ammar Budhathoki described the symptoms as small brown and green water-soaked spots appearing directly on the foliage. As the condition worsens, the entire plant dries out completely. Sujita Sharma, a senior agricultural extension officer and information officer at the Krishi Gyan Kendra Banke, acknowledged that notifications regarding infected fields have reached authorities. Despite the rising number of complaints from rural areas, officials stated that a comprehensive assessment to determine the total agricultural loss has not yet been finalized. The authorities are currently gathering information regarding the severity of the outbreak across different municipal wards to understand the full impact on local production.
Paddy crop disease in Banke worries farmers as yields approach
Heavy rain and windstorms have flattened paddy fields across Banke just as farmers report a spreading crop disease.
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In short
- Paddy fields in Banke are affected by a disease just as the crop reaches the fruiting stage.
- Farmers report small brown and green water-soaked spots on leaves that cause plants to dry out.
- Agricultural officials confirmed receiving infection reports while the total damage remains unverified.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/paddy-crop-disease-in-banke-worries-farmers-as-yields-approach-20261005
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