900 hectares of cotton crop destroyed in Vagad, farmers demand compensation
By yash chouhan 2025-11-05 17:02:17
Gujarat: 900 hectares of cotton crop destroyed in Vagad: Sesame and castor crops damaged, farmers demand compensation and loan waiver
Unseasonal rains have left farmers in dire straits in Vagad village, Dhandhuka taluka. Following the severe crop losses caused by the recent floods, farmers gathered and demanded immediate compensation and loan waiver from the government.
Cotton was sown on over 900 hectares in the area, of which 80 percent has been destroyed. According to farmers, after spending money on expensive seeds, pesticides, and labor, the crop loss has left them devastated. In addition to cotton, sesame and castor crops have also suffered significant losses.
Farmers said that the unseasonal rains have robbed them of their livelihood and are burdened with debt. They have demanded an immediate survey at the village panchayat level, prompt compensation payments, and loan waivers. Currently, panchnama and regular work are underway at the government level.
