Conducted a Diagnostic field visit to paddy fields on 25.03.2025 at KVK, Palem.

KVK, Palem conducted Diagnostic field visit to paddy fields at Appajipally village, Thimmajipet mandal on 25.03.2025. Dr.T.Prabhakar Reddy, PC, KVK, Palem Observed white ears caused by stem borer infestation and noticed poor drainage conditions due to salinity stress. Group discussion on the rice varities which are suitable for rabi season and management practices on stem borer incidence at panicle initiation stage. Discussed on reasons for poor yielding, salinity stress, zinc deficiency and organic carbon content in soil. In this visit Dr.T.Prabhakar Reddy, Programme Coordinator, Sri. Shiva Kumar, AEO, Mr. Hanmantu, Dealer and 32 farmers were participated.