date:Jun 25, 2019
ins since the month of April, coupled with hail storms, hit almost every district in the valley, damaging both horticultural and agricultural crops.
Scientists posted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Balpora Shopian said that the continuous rains in recent months are the main reason why the rust diseases have afflicted apples. However, they said, the rust doesnt affect the life of apple if it doesnt develop cracks.
An official handout prepared by the KVK in Balopra suggests that wetness fr