*2.2.5 Constraints related to insect-pests and diseases*

• Major insect pests of rice in NICRA village are stem borer, gall midge, caseworm, hispa, etc. The major diseases are blast, blight, brown spot, false smut, etc. Farmers of the village do not use any control measures to protect the crop from the insect-pests and diseases. Weeds infestation is a major problem in *Ahu* rice.
