Working on a technology promoted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), this solar-powered insect trap kills most of the pests that wreak havoc on crops. In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. Raju explained that the trap would kill stem borers, bark borers, fruit flies, mango hoppers and sucking pests. This not only avoids burning a hole in the pocket but also saves a lot for the environment,” points out Mr. Raju. “A farmer has to plan only for likely viral and fungal infections affecting the crops, as this trap takes care of pest management for 20 years,” Mr. Raju explains. After successfully using the technology for his watermelon farm, the jawan-turned-kisan is contemplating extending it to his banana and papaya farms.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2021 17:46 UTC