Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- After losing their farmland to floods, maize farmers in several areas of Banki block in Cuttack district of Odisha are now facing another challenge, as a pest attack threatens to destroy their crops.

Farmers said the pest infestation has affected the maize plants at an early stage of growth. Even as the plants begin to grow, the infestation is spreading and damaging them.

The attack has left farmers worried about the future of their crops, especially after flood damage had already affected their agricultural land.

Farmers have urged officials of the Horticulture Department to visit the affected areas and assess the extent of the damage.

They have also demanded that the department provide the required pesticides ...