Hindustan Times – Online

The cloudy weather and intermittent rainfall during the past one week in Punjab that has led to fall in temperatures has become a cause of boon for the paddy crop as it helps in lesser requirement of water for irrigation and supports saplings and seeds take roots easily.

Telangana Today – Online

Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy on Saturday appealed to Vanakalam (kharif) farmers to opt for short duration paddy varieties in view of the delayed monsoon. He had a review at his Secretariat chambers with senior officials of the department on the impact of the deficit rainfall received so far this month on the crop prospects, the status of seed and fertilizer supplies and agriculture extension activity. He directed officials to extend all possible support to paddy farmers and oil palm cultivators.