DHARMAPURI : Sugarcane farmers around Harur and Pappireddipatti in Dharmapuri district are concerned by the sudden infestation of white grub worms in their fields. As the price of sugarcane is determined by the weight in tonnes, farmers would lose profits." However, the Subramaniya Siva Cooperative Sugarmill staff quickly assessed the damages, and farmers were provided good pricing for the affected canes. Subramaniya Siva Cooperative Sugar Mill Managing Director R Priya said, "We have not observed any such infection in the field. Now again this year minor pockets of white grub infection have been observed leaving farmers concerned.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2024 17:20 UTC