Deficient monsoon and excess rains afterwards, Uttar Pradesh farmers stare at heavy losses

The excess rainfall led to waterlogging in cities and towns across the state but proved worse for farmers in rural pockets. The rains inundated the fields, causing damage to standing paddy, maize and newly cultivated potato crops. Millets like bajra and pulses like Urad have also been affected.

from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/kcf1WFZ