Sudden Summer Showers are a Danger to Cotton Crop, Farmers Urge the Officials

The sudden summer showers in the old delta ayacut areas in the Tiruvarur district have posed a danger to the cotton crop raised on about 10,000 acres of land. Farmers in the region had taken up cotton cultivation due to the better price realization last year, and around 42,000 acres of agricultural fields in the district were brought under cotton cultivation.

The cultivators spent around ₹ 20,000 per acre for raising this crop, which did not require frequent watering or stagnation of water on the fields.

However, the sudden summer showers have caused water to stagnate in the fields, which can lead to the rotting of the plant roots.

The farmers have urged officials to take steps to ensure the quick draining of stagnated rainwater from the fields. It is essential to act on a war footing to prevent damage to the cotton crop.

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The cultivation of cotton is an important source of livelihood for farmers in this region, and any damage to the crop can have severe economic consequences. Hence, the officials must take swift action to prevent the situation from worsening.

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It is crucial to ensure that the water is drained quickly from the fields to prevent any further damage to the cotton crop. The farmers need adequate support and assistance from the government to overcome the challenges posed by the sudden summer showers and safeguard their livelihoods.

Source- The Hindu

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