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Farm Queries

Mite infestation

How can I control mite infestation in my cashew garden?

Xavier George
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Mite infestation is not reportedly observed in cashew plants. The plants are susceptible to tea bug mosquito attack. You may spray 5 percent monocrotophos or Carboryl 2 gms diluted in one litre of water weekly once till the infestation is under control.

High yielding ginger

Where can I obtain information on high yielding ginger varieties?

Ram Gopal

Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

You may contact the Director, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Peruvannamuzhi post, Perambra, Calicut, Kerala, India - 673528, Ph: 0496-2249371, email: kvk@iisr.org for details.

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