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Protect Paddy From False Smut Without Costly Machines Using Simple Trick
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:15
Protect Paddy From False Smut Without Costly Machines Using Simple Trick
- •Progressive farmer Ranzod Singh from Shahjahanpur shared a cost-free and easy method to identify false smut, also known as haldi rog, in paddy crops.
- •Walking through the field in the morning dew wearing white clothes allows yellow spores to easily stick to the fabric, making early detection simple.
- •The disease causes yellow or orange balls to form on paddy grains that later turn black, ruining the yield and grain quality.
- •Farmers should consult agricultural scientists immediately upon noticing symptoms and apply recommended fungicides to prevent the disease from spreading.
- •Besides medication, farmers must ensure balanced use of fertilizers, avoid waterlogging, and maintain field cleanliness to protect their crops effectively.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers can walk through their fields wearing white clothes during the morning dew hours. If a yellow, powder-like substance or spores stick to the clothing, it indicates the early presence of false smut.
The risk of false smut is highest during the panicle emergence stage in paddy crops. During this phase, morning dew facilitates the contact and spread of fungal spores among the plants.
Upon noticing symptoms, farmers should promptly contact a certified agricultural scientist or local agricultural center. They should apply appropriate fungicides based on expert recommendations rather than purchasing random chemicals.
