Cotton Sowing to Pick Up Pace After May 20; Farmers in Nimar Begin Preparations
Kalamukhi | The sowing of the cotton crop—often referred to as "white gold" in the Nimar region—has officially commenced. Currently, only a few farmers have begun sowing seeds in their fields, while the majority remain occupied with wedding festivities and field preparations. Farmers state that cotton sowing in the region will gain momentum after May 20, as large-scale sowing operations typically begin around this time every year.
Cotton is cultivated on approximately 90 percent of the agricultural land in the region, and the farmers' annual income depends heavily on this crop. Alongside sowing, irrigation has also become a necessity; however, due to the electricity supply schedule running from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, farmers are compelled to irrigate their fields amidst the scorching heat.
Consequently, farmers have appealed to the Electricity Department to revise the schedule for agricultural power supply so that they do not have to endure the hardships caused by the intense sunlight and heat.
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