Mite infestation and sheath rot spread in Kuttanad’s second-crop paddy fields
Reports indicate that mite infestation and sheath rot disease are spreading in second‑crop paddy fields in Kuttanad, Kerala. The dual threat has raised concerns among farmers and agricultural officials about potential yield losses. Authorities are monitoring the situation and may advise control measures to mitigate damage to the region’s rice production. The infestation thrives in humid weather, and sheath rot stems from fungal infection.