Rising Temperatures Spark Anxiety Among Wheat Farmers - The Tribune

Rising temperatures spark anxiety among wheat farmers - The Tribune

Farmers across parts of the Doaba are growing anxious as the rising temperatures threaten the wheat crop during its crucial growth stage. With memories of previous crop losses still fresh, many cultivators fear that this year’s yield may also suffer if the heat continues.

Sudden Heatwave Threatens Wheat Crop in Punjab, Decline in Yield Feared

Ludhiana: The sudden spike in temperatures at the end of February and early March has posed a severe threat to the wheat crop yield. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures this month are likely to remain 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal, which is adversely affecting the crucial grain-filling stage. With minimal […] The post Sudden Heatwave Threatens Wheat Crop in Punjab, Decline in Yield Feared appeared first on …