Hawaii Farmers Face Crop Disease Risks After Kona Low Flooding
• Flooding from Kona low storms in Hawaii increases the risk of crop diseases and chemical contamination.
• The University of Hawai'i is offering free soil and plant tissue testing to help farmers assess and mitigate damage.
• Heavy rains caused nutrient runoff, weakening crops and increasing vulnerability to pathogens.
Kona low storms bring disease, contamination risks
Following the recent Kona low storms and subsequent flooding in Hawaii, local farmers are grappling with increased risks of crop diseases and potential contamination from harmful chemicals. The extensive rainfall has saturated agricultural lands, fostering the growth and spread of soil-borne pathogens. Moreover, there are worries about pesticide and heavy metal contamination due to floodwaters.
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