Thoothukudi district growers switch to papayas as corn falls victim to armyworms

Many farmers’ in Thoothukudi district are showing keen interest to switch over to papaya from corn. Until about four years ago, corn was popular among the farmers’ as it gave them high yield. However, the fall armyworm attack on the crops tested the patience of many farmers. Despite treating and plucking the mushroom growth of weeds around the plant, the crop could not be saved. As a result, completing the harvest became a challenge.

Source: thehindu.com