A Study on Coffee Leaf Rust and Farmer’s Management Practices in Lalitpur District

Authors

  • Shashank Kafle Himalayan College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Rojan Karki Himalayan College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjas.v28i1.77620

Keywords:

Coffe leaf rust, Disease, Management, White Stem Borer

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess coffee leaf rust (CLR) prevalence and farmers' management practices. Eighty farmers from five VDCs in Lalitpur were interviewed. The survey found diseases to be the primary issue for 60% of farmers, with CLR being the most damaging (80%). White stem borer infestations were also significant (91%). Thuladurlung had the highest disease incidence (71%), while Gimdi had the lowest (57.5%). The average disease intensity was 2.65 on a scale of 1-4, with Gimdi scoring the highest at 2.52 and Pyutar the lowest at 2.22. Most farmers (79%) used Bordeaux mixture, and 48% had received training on CLR. The study identified a lack of cultural practices, organic manure, essential nutrients, and biological control agents, and a need for more research on CLR in Nepal.

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Published

2025-04-15

How to Cite

Kafle, S., & Karki, R. (2025). A Study on Coffee Leaf Rust and Farmer’s Management Practices in Lalitpur District. Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 28(1), 61–70. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjas.v28i1.77620

Issue

Vol. 28 (2025)

Section

Research Articles

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