TAD NewsDesk, Madhya Pradesh: The rabi crops for the winter season has wilted as a layer of ice has affected it very badly. Farmers have said that the damage of crops is sure to come its way with the ice on top of it.
The following rabi crops have been planted in two lakh hectares of land in Mandsaur area.:
- Wheat
- Grams
- Peas
- Garlic
- Fenugreek
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Mustard
- Isabgol
- Masoor
- Opium
One of the farmers from the affected area said,
“The condition of harvests was orderly and development was good, however because of the cold wave and ice, crops are certain to be harmed. There are reports of misfortune to cultivation crops too in Garoth, Sitamau and Bhanpura. Crops such as masoor, peas, grams and wheat yields will be harmed more.”
As per data, Rabi crops in Patela, Nimbod, Tajakhedi, Dehri, Karju, Semliya, Dalauda, Binakhedi, Akodada, Dhundhadka, Botalganj, Maliya Kherkheda, Bani, Bhalot towns have been hurt because of ice and cold wave. Malhargarh and Pipliya farmers have requested prompt surveys and relief reserves.
Yashpal Singh Sisodia, MLA Mandsaur has conveyed concern for the farmers and has informed Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of the circumstance over social media. Manoj Pushp, collector of Mandsaur district said that he is taking data from the farming, agriculture and revenue divisions in such a manner will make a move as the need arises.
With winter hitting hard, rabi crops have also been destroyed or in a threat to be destroyed soon with the icing.
Source: Krishi Jagran
