Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mounts

Severe Drought Grips Yavatmal; Soybean, Cotton Crops Badly Hit, Farmers Fear Crisis Worse Than 1972

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Farmers said Yavatmal has faced repeated agricultural setbacks over the past three years, ranging from excessive rainfall to prolonged dry spells. The successive crop losses have left many families struggling to meet expenses related to food, children’s education, healthcare and livestock. India News | Severe Drought Grips Yavatmal; Soybean, Cotton Crops Badly Hit, Farmers Fear Crisis Worse T…

Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mounts

State agriculture minister Dattatray Bharane has confirmed a large contraction in the production of cotton and soybean, while the agriculture department has initiated an early crop assessment to calculate compensation as farmers are removing wilted crops from fields.

Severe Drought Affects Yavatmal; Soybean And Cotton Crops Suffer Major Damage

The ongoing severe drought in Yavatmal district, particularly in Pusad tehsil, has escalated into a significant agricultural crisis. Farmers are expressing deep concerns as their soybean and cotton crops have been adversely impacted due to insufficient rainfall. This early onset of drought conditions in September has raised alarms regarding potential repercussions in the months ahead. […]

Severe drought worsening Yavatmal’s soybean and cotton crop losses