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http://www.eluniversal.com.co/monte...ca/emergencia-fitosanitaria-en-el-arroz-32269
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Emergency in the rice plant
MONTER?A | Posted on July 4, 2011
The rice crops are under the supervision of ICA.
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Although the department of C?rdoba is no increased risk ICA said for six months in the country phytosanitary emergency in order to control the rice disease called "vaneamiento of the ear." indicate that it affects the quality grain and crop yield by up to 60%, generating economic losses for farmers. According to the report of the entity, the disease has increased in the rice producing areas, like Magdalena, Meta, Tolima, Huila and Norte de Santander, mainly due to climatic changes, the use of non-certified seed, the improper use of pesticides and poor agricultural management of the crop but insisted that there should be careful with departments such as Cordoba. To counter the presence of "vaneamiento of Tang, "the ICA established for farmers compulsory destruction of crops sprout from the affected lots. In this area, only allow regrowth of rice varieties tolerant and disease resistant. In addition to adopting the measures, the Institute called for technicians and farmers to realize the importance of the use of certified seed and supplies purchased in stores accredited by the ICA, in addition to activation of monitoring programs, pest surveillance and monitoring of the implementation of nutrition programs based on soil testing, integrated pest management, destruction of ratoon crop affected by the disease and crop rotation, among others. The Institute finally confirmed that "the spike vaneamiento" not to create any hazard in human food and only decreases crop yields and farmers' income.
Spanish to English translation
Emergency in the rice plant
MONTER?A | Posted on July 4, 2011
The rice crops are under the supervision of ICA.
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Although the department of C?rdoba is no increased risk ICA said for six months in the country phytosanitary emergency in order to control the rice disease called "vaneamiento of the ear." indicate that it affects the quality grain and crop yield by up to 60%, generating economic losses for farmers. According to the report of the entity, the disease has increased in the rice producing areas, like Magdalena, Meta, Tolima, Huila and Norte de Santander, mainly due to climatic changes, the use of non-certified seed, the improper use of pesticides and poor agricultural management of the crop but insisted that there should be careful with departments such as Cordoba. To counter the presence of "vaneamiento of Tang, "the ICA established for farmers compulsory destruction of crops sprout from the affected lots. In this area, only allow regrowth of rice varieties tolerant and disease resistant. In addition to adopting the measures, the Institute called for technicians and farmers to realize the importance of the use of certified seed and supplies purchased in stores accredited by the ICA, in addition to activation of monitoring programs, pest surveillance and monitoring of the implementation of nutrition programs based on soil testing, integrated pest management, destruction of ratoon crop affected by the disease and crop rotation, among others. The Institute finally confirmed that "the spike vaneamiento" not to create any hazard in human food and only decreases crop yields and farmers' income.