Bihar Farmers Face Crisis: Wheat, Potato Crops Threatened by Rising Temperatures

• Bihar farmers are grappling with continuous sunshine and rising temperatures for 5-6 days, impacting wheat and potato cultivation.
• The unusual weather necessitates increased irrigation, leading to higher costs for farmers and potential crop loss in areas without irrigation facilities.
• Farmer Siddhnath Kumar from Ghosi block, Jehanabad, highlights the adverse effects on crop yield and the financial burden of additional irrigation.
• Farmers typically irrigate wheat fields 3-4 times, but current conditions may require up to 5 irrigations, depending on the seed variety.
• Timely and adequate irrigation is crucial for farmers to protect their crops and ensure a good yield amidst the changing weather patterns.

Why It Matters: Bihar farmers face increased costs and crop risks due to unusual heat, demanding more irrigation for wheat and potato.