After suffering 'worst floods in 122 years', several regions in Bangladesh face drought; paddy crop badly hit
After suffering 'worst floods in 122 years', several regions in Bangladesh face drought; paddy crop badly hit

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.

Floods, followed by drought, have disrupted the crop cycle in Bangladesh, especially in the northern and coastal southwest regions of the country. Of the total 5.62 million hectares of land under aman paddy cultivation, only 25 per cent has been cultivated this year in the delta country.

Government should immediately declare drought in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Government should immediately declare drought in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

By Vikrant Singh

The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

A farmer in Madhya Pradesh gives up grain cultivation in order to grow oranges and now reaps better profits
A farmer in Madhya Pradesh gives up grain cultivation in order to grow oranges and now reaps better profits

By Sachin Tulsa tripathi

Will India ban rice exports? Here's what rice traders and exporters say
Will India ban rice exports? Here's what rice traders and exporters say

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.

India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.

Paddy, sugarcane, and now mango orchards – 75 years of changing farming patterns in Chittoor
Paddy, sugarcane, and now mango orchards – 75 years of changing farming patterns in Chittoor

By Sweta Akundi

Aragonda village in Thavanampalle Mandal of Andhra Pradesh is famous for its mango varieties – Banganapalle, Neelam, Imampasand, Totapuri, Kalapadi. But a couple of decades ago, its farmers were known to grow paddy followed by sugarcane. What brought about this change?

Aragonda village in Thavanampalle Mandal of Andhra Pradesh is famous for its mango varieties – Banganapalle, Neelam, Imampasand, Totapuri, Kalapadi. But a couple of decades ago, its farmers were known to grow paddy followed by sugarcane. What brought about this change?

While large parts of the country reel under floods, drought like conditions stare farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand
While large parts of the country reel under floods, drought like conditions stare farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand

By गाँव कनेक्शन

India as a whole has received 11 per cent above normal rainfall in the southwest monsoon season, so far. But Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have received deficient rainfall. Millions of farmers in these states are bracing up for huge losses of their kharif paddy crops. Good rains are forecast in the coming few days but will that be enough? A ground report.

India as a whole has received 11 per cent above normal rainfall in the southwest monsoon season, so far. But Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have received deficient rainfall. Millions of farmers in these states are bracing up for huge losses of their kharif paddy crops. Good rains are forecast in the coming few days but will that be enough? A ground report.

Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year
Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year
Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year

By Gaon Connection

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh crushed by drought and drowning fields
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh crushed by drought and drowning fields

By Ankit Rathore

Deficient monsoon rainfall has affected millions of farmers across 65 districts in Uttar Pradesh. While they are demanding an official declaration of drought, farmers from at least 18 other districts in the state were hit by floods leading to further crop losses. The state government has announced a drought survey and also flood relief. But farmers say it is too little, too late.

Deficient monsoon rainfall has affected millions of farmers across 65 districts in Uttar Pradesh. While they are demanding an official declaration of drought, farmers from at least 18 other districts in the state were hit by floods leading to further crop losses. The state government has announced a drought survey and also flood relief. But farmers say it is too little, too late.

The man who owns 435,000 sq ft of land may not have rice to eat this year
The man who owns 435,000 sq ft of land may not have rice to eat this year

By Pawan Kumar

At a time they are usually scrambling from floods, Bihar’s farmers are facing a drought. Urban India can probably not comprehend the annual crises for the farmer in Bihar, now normalised in India’s monsoon headlines.

At a time they are usually scrambling from floods, Bihar’s farmers are facing a drought. Urban India can probably not comprehend the annual crises for the farmer in Bihar, now normalised in India’s monsoon headlines.

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