Udupi enjoys ample rainfall amid orange disease alert

Udupi district rejoiced this week as it received adequate rainfall, a timely boon for the region’s agriculture. Despite the sunny news, authorities have tested a cautionary orange alert regarding citrus crops.

The Department of Agriculture announced the orange alert after laboratory tests confirmed outbreaks of bacterial citrus streak disease in several orchards. The alert, a tiered warning system, compels growers to monitor their trees, employ stringent hygiene practices, and engage in collaborative pest management.

While the rain is expected to replenish soil moisture and boost crop health, the orange alert makes it clear that the sector’s stakeholders must remain vigilant. Farmers in Udupi are being advised to double-check for early symptoms and report suspected cases to local agricultural officers. Source: Google News – Udupi.