Cold Dew is 'Gold' for Rabi Crops in Shekhawati, Promises Bumper Harvest

• Bitter cold and dew in Shekhawati are proving highly beneficial for Rabi crops, especially wheat and gram, promising increased yields.
• Dew provides natural moisture, crucial for areas with limited irrigation, aiding seed germination and plant growth.
• Agricultural experts, including S.R. Kataria, highlight dew's nitrogen content acts as natural urea, reducing fertilizer needs and costs for farmers.
• Dew enhances root development, grain quality, and size in wheat, while reducing flower/pod drop in gram and improving mustard's oil content.
• The natural moisture also helps reduce pest infestation and stress on various crops, ensuring healthier plant growth.

Why It Matters: Natural dew from cold weather acts as 'gold' for Rabi crops, boosting yields and reducing fertilizer costs.