Farmers Battle Frost: Low Tunnels Protect Vegetable Crops in Sub-Zero Temperatures

• Shekhawati region, including Sikar, faces continuous temperature drops and cold winds, with Fatehpur recently hitting -0.2 degrees Celsius.
• Meteorological department predicts frost, threatening standing vegetable crops and sensitive plants.
• Farmers are adopting low tunnels (polythene) and nets to shield plants from severe cold and frost, preventing damage.
• Mahesh Saini in Pipli Nagar has successfully used low tunnels for 5 years to protect crops on 10 bigha land.
• Young farmers Omprakash Saini and Ajit Saini use low tunnels for vegetables like cucumber, tomato, brinjal, and chili, also employing drip irrigation for water conservation.

Why It Matters: Low tunnels and nets are proving to be a boon for farmers, protecting vegetable crops from frost in sub-zero temperatures.