Triple crisis on India's farmland: Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh hit by floods, rains and crop diseases
New Delhi: India's agricultural heartlands Punjab, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are facing crop destruction due to floods, incessant monsoon rains and viral outbreak on crops.
Millions of acres of Kharif crops have been destroyed, leading to urgent demands for financial relief.
Floods in Punjab submerge 4 lakh acres of farmland:
Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Mr Gurmeet Singh Khudian has appealed to the Centre for an immediate relief package after over four lakh acres of farmland have been inundated due to floods. Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala districts have been the worst affected, where standing paddy crops have suffered the most damage just weeks before harvesting.
"These floods have caused unprecedented damage to crops, rural infrastructure and livelihoods," Khudian said.
Maharashtra reels under monsoon fury:
In Maharashtra, incessant monsoon rains between August 15 and 20 inundated about 14.44 lakh hectares of land in 29 districts. Nanded was the worst-affected district, with 6.20 lakh hectares of land inundated, followed by Washim, Yavatmal and Dharashiv. Crops such as soybean, cotton, maize, urad, tur, green gram, vegetables, fruits, bajra, sugarcane, onion, jowar and turmeric have been affected.
Soybean crops in Madhya Pradesh under threat from yellow mosaic virus:
Madhya Pradesh, India’s leading soybean-producing state, is facing a severe outbreak of yellow mosaic virus (YMV) in Mandsaur and adjoining districts. The infection has affected the health and productivity of crops in several villages, raising concerns about yield losses and regional oilseed production targets for 2025.
Impact on Rabi Crop Planning:
The destruction of Kharif crops in Punjab, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh is expected to accelerate preparations for the upcoming Rabi season. Farmers may quickly start land preparation and sowing to recover from the losses and ensure timely sowing, which will be crucial to maintain production and ensure income. Adequate soil moisture this year will help in timely sowing. Agricultural experts have stressed that careful planning and adequate support measures will be necessary to prevent further losses in the Rabi season.
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