Lalmonirhat, Oct. 23 -- Farmers in Lalmonirhat are struggling this Aman season as paddy fields across the district come under severe attack from leaf curl, currant, and majra pests.

Despite applying various pesticides, many say they are not seeing the desired results, leading to rising costs and growing frustration due to the lack of proper guidance.

Sources said this season, Aman paddy has been cultivated on 86,645 hectares of land across Lalmonirhat district, just shy of the 86,650-hectare target. Unfortunately, the pest outbreak has coincided with the peak growth stage of the crop, threatening yields.

The infestation is particularly severe in Harati and Gokunda of Sadar Upazila, as well as in Sarpukur, Saptibari, and Bhelabari union...