Expert Advisory Details

Tips to avoid the attack of white rust in mustard

Mustard: Thinning and weeding is advised in timely sown mustard crop. Farmers are advised to monitor the mustard crop, keeping in mind the relative humidity, to avoid a white rust attack. If the infestation is high, spraying with Dithane M-45 at 2 grams per litre of water is recommended. Farmers are advised to monitor the aphid attack in the mustard crop, keeping in mind the weather.