Agriculture experts are expecting a much better yield of wheat this year, thanks to the favourable climate but the cool weather in the month of March has also been a concern as it could delay the harvest as the grains need bright sunny days and warmer nights to ripen.
“Last year, the yield was 4,690 kg wheat per hectare and this year, if the weather conditions remain favourable, then the yield may increase to over 4,800 kg per hectare,” said Dr Naresh Gulati, Deputy Director Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA).
The high temperatures in the February and March months used to badly hit the wheat yield. But this year, the climate has been exceptionally good for wheat. During March, the day temperatures remained between 15 to 25 degree Celsius while the night temperature was between 6 to 12 degree Celsius in the various parts of the state. A little delay, Gulati said, in harvesting should not cause any concern.
Another point of concern is the possibility of rains and hailstorm, said agriculture expert Dr Rajesh Raheja. “Mild rain will not do any damage the crop much but this time of the year is more prone to hailstorms, which can badly affect the crop at final stages,” added Raheja.
The Indian Express
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