Madhya Pradesh: Farmers say the cotton crop has lost its color; wheat sowing may be delayed by a fortnight.
Indore: Unseasonal rains over the past few days have dashed farmers' hopes for a better harvest and raised concerns about the quality of the standing cotton crop in western Madhya Pradesh. This rain is expected to delay wheat sowing by about a fortnight.
Cotton harvesting is currently underway in the Malwa-Nimar region, and farmers say the sudden downpour has affected the color and quality of the newly harvested crop. Kailash Agarwal, a cotton farmer and ginning mill owner from Khargone, said, "The first harvest of cotton is underway, and the rain has caused the crop to lose its color. With no room for drying this season, the cotton stored in warehouses after harvesting is also at risk of spoilage."
Officials and farmers said there has been no major crop damage so far, but the rain has disrupted field preparation and sowing schedules for Rabi crops like wheat, maize, and chickpea. Due to the moisture, sowing is likely to be delayed by about 10 to 15 days in many areas.
Dilip Mukati, president of the Indore Metropolitan Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, said, "Overall, there has been no major damage, but wheat sowing has been delayed as farmers are waiting for the rain to stop before starting field work."
In the Indore division, wheat is sown on approximately 200,000 hectares each year. The ideal time for wheat sowing in Madhya Pradesh begins in late October and continues until mid-November. However, agricultural experts say that if the moisture conditions persist, farmers may have to wait longer, which could impact the yield potential of early-sown varieties.
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