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Pest infestation damages rice crops near harvest in Bhojpur
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal, NP·🕐 7h ago·1 outlet
Bhojpur, October 26 Farmers in Bhojpur have become concerned after a pest locally known as “lai kira”, mealybug, was found infesting rice crops as the harvest season approaches. Farmers said the pest has damaged the base of rice plants, causing them to fall over, rice panicles to dry out, and straw to be damaged. Local…
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