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Khargone Sugarcane Sowing Begins: Expert Tips for Disease Prevention and Better Yield
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:13
Khargone Sugarcane Sowing Begins: Expert Tips for Disease Prevention and Better Yield
- •Autumn sugarcane sowing has officially started in Khargone, with experts emphasizing early precautions for a successful crop.
- •Planting untreated sugarcane seeds increases the risk of dangerous fungal infections like red rot, leading to heavy financial losses.
- •Agricultural scientist Dr. R.K. Singh advises treating seeds with biological fungicides like Trichoderma harzianum at 10 grams per kilogram before sowing.
- •Proper seed treatment controls surface fungi, reduces future disease control costs, and ensures robust crop growth from the start.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers can prevent diseases like red rot by selecting healthy sugarcane seeds and performing seed treatment before planting rather than trying to control diseases after they appear. Using biological fungicides like Trichoderma harzianum helps control disease-causing fungi on the seed surface and lowers infection risks.
Agricultural experts recommend using biological fungicides like Trichoderma harzianum at the rate of 10 grams per kilogram of seeds for proper sugarcane seed treatment.
After seed treatment, the sugarcane pieces should be thoroughly dried in the shade for some time before sowing them in the field, and they must not be kept in direct sunlight.
