NDTV·2 min read·medium
Punjab Paddy Yields At Risk Amid 28% Rain Deficit, Rise In Cultivation Costs
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Punjab's paddy yields are currently threatened by a 28% rainfall deficit, forcing farmers to rely more heavily on groundwater. This shift has significantly increased cultivation costs due to higher spending on irrigation and chemical inputs.
The increased dependence on groundwater has raised the cost of farming, with growers spending more on irrigation, fertilisers and crop protection chemicals to keep their fields healthy.
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