The emergence of the corn leafhopper as a vector of a complex of diseases that causes stunting of the crop has been generating much concern in the field, which motivated the creation of technical tables to monitor this problem. At the provincial level, the area most affected by the severity of the disease is the northwest quadrant.
Preciselyin Córdoba, headed by the Ministry of Bioagroindustry, with the intention of proposing strategies and management for the next campaign, a Technical Table was formed made up of specialists from different entities and institutions, professionals, scientists and academics..
“In cordoba For two months we have been working on this Corn Stunting Commission jointly with SENASA, with INTA Córdoba, INTA IPAVE, the College of Agricultural Engineers, agricultural entities, and the Universities, exchanging what are the possibilities of being able to work in this campaign and towards the medium and long term,” said the Secretary. of Provincial Agriculture, the Agr. Engineer. Marcos Blanda, who in turn referred to the recent financing measures launched at the national level and the possibility of incorporating more products into the palette of phytosanitary and biological products for vector control.
Blanda was also very cautious when making estimates, although warned that the magnitude of the damage is considerable. The Secretary of Agriculture of Córdoba provided more details about the recommendations and strategies that this Technical Committee on Corn Stunting is working on.in the full interview below that can be seen by clicking on the player or touching the image.
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