ScienceDrought Fears Shift Crop Choices Among North Karnataka Farmers
In North Karnataka, prolonged drought has led farmers to hesitate in sowing rabi crops after losses in the rain-deficient kharif season. At the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, the annual Rabi Seed Mela saw a significant drop in participation and seed sales, with only 800 quintals sold in three days compared to 2,000 last year. This decline threatens production of key crops like Bengal gram, safflower, wheat, and cowpea.
Deccan Herald·7h ago·Dharwad




