Scientists from Dr. YSR Horticultural University and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) visited the damaged fields due to Cyclone Montha in Krishna district. | Photo credit: HANDOUT
Scientists from Dr. YSR Horticultural University along with experts from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and research stations visited the crops damaged by Cyclone Montha which hit several districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Researchers, professors and deans Dr. YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, located in West Godavari district, assessed the damaged crops and provided suggestions to the farmers, said Registrar B. Srinivasulu.
“Fourteen teams comprising scientists from Dr. YSR Horticulture University and KVKs visited 12 districts and took stock of the situation over the last three days,” the registrar said on Monday.
The teams conducted real-time diagnostic field visits to banana, papaya, turmeric, vegetable and flower nurseries, curry leaves, pomegranate, chilli, tomato, gourd, brinjal, elephant foot yam, guava, oil palm, sour lime, coconut, tapioca, turmeric, onion, paddy and cotton crops.
C. Madhumathi, Director of Research, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, said, “We surveyed the damaged crops in Krishna, Guntur, Kakinda, Konaseema, Annamayya, Tirupathi, Prakasam, Eluru, Nandyal and West and East Godavari districts.”
G. Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), Mango Research Station (MRS), Nuzvid, who surveyed damaged crops in horticulture at Tadepalli, Penamaluru and Poranki villages in Krishna district. “Farmers should immediately clear their fields, drain standing water and take measures to save the crops that survived,” said Dr. Madhumathi.
Registrar Srinivasulu said a report has been submitted to the director of horticulture for further action.
Published – 03 Nov 2025 20:11 IST
