The sky has been cloudy since Friday morning. Light drizzle was additionally witnessed at some locations. The unhealthy climate has as soon as once more raised the priority of farmers. If the cloud continues to shade, the vegetable crop could endure. At the identical time, about 35 lakh quintal of paddy bought on assist worth within the district is mendacity within the open. However, within the occasion of rain, the administration has already claimed to have made preparations for the protection of paddy. The Meteorological Department has warned of additional cloudy climate.Farmers say that if the cloud stays like this, the vegetable crop will be broken.
Tomato is pre-matured and ripened prematurely, whereas the chance of pest infestation will increase in different crops together with okra, gourd. Farmer Raviprakash Tamarkar mentioned that it’s essential to open the season for vegetable crops. In view of the climate patterns, the administration’s concern has additionally elevated in regards to the security of paddy stored within the procurement facilities of the district. About 35 lakh quintal paddy is mendacity within the open within the district. Out of which 20 lakh quintals are stored in paddy procurement facilities and 15 lakh quintals in paddy assortment facilities. Food Controller CP Dipankar mentioned that although the climate was unhealthy in Durg district, there was no rain. Employees in procurement facilities have been directed to care for paddy security.
