Continuous heavy rains have ruined cotton crops: Farmers in trouble, soybeans destroyed, cotton also blackened
Continuous heavy rains over the past few days have ruined farmers' hard work. The moisture in the cotton grains has caused the cotton to turn black, and in many places, the grains are visible. The crop plants have bent, and the humid weather has increased the incidence of diseases.
The heavy rains over the past two months have ruined the remaining crop, leaving farmers truly desperate. The rains have flooded the soybean crop. Some of the soybean crop was ready for harvest, so many removed it from the fields and collected it to dry in the rain. The wet pods burst and sprouted, ruining the entire crop. Meanwhile, the cotton grains have fallen off the cotton plants. Furthermore, the flowers have also fallen off due to the continuous heavy rains. The moisture has degraded the quality of the cotton, which will have a significant impact on market prices.
In many areas of the taluka, the rain has caused the crops to rot in the ground. For farmers who took loans to sow their crops, purchase fertilizers, and pay labor, this loss is a significant blow. Many farmers no longer have the resources and capital to plan for the Rabi season. They were supposed to prepare the land for the Rabi crop, purchase seeds, and irrigate, but the supply of funds has dried up. After the Kharif season's losses, farmers are financially devastated, and their next season will be severely affected. Affected farmers are in dire need of assistance. The return rains have washed away not only their crops but also their hopes, hard work, and preparations for the next season.
Currently, field work has come to a standstill due to the rains. The weight of the cotton has increased due to the wetness, resulting in higher harvest costs. Since cotton has to be resold at a lower price, there is a risk of a double economic blow. Although the rains are expected to resume soon, cotton production will not be possible until the soil dries out. The rains have delayed sowing of the Rabi season crop, and field work has come to a standstill. Farmers are currently waiting for the rains to begin.
