Samba paddy is cultivated on more ... the crop was affected by diseases and pest issues due to the frequent climatic change in Madurai. Despite taking measures, the crop yield has greatly been ...

Madurai: Farmers in Madurai have petitioned authorities seeking compensation for loss of paddy crop due to severe pest attack. At the monthly farmers' grievance redressal day meeting at the ...

Earlier in November, blast and pest infections were reported on paddy crops in Vadipatti block ... Infestation was curbed in fields where farmers took measures in the primary stages, and the ...