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Low Rainfall Damages Kharif Crops as Barwani Farmers Seek Relief

Farmers in parts of Barwani district say there was not enough rain for their crops.

They reported damage to cotton, maize and several other crops.

Some farmers said their plants dried up after the rain failed.

They also said later showers damaged crops that were still standing.

One farmer said he spent a lot of money on six acres of cotton.

Another farmer borrowed money to grow maize and cotton.

The farmers want officials to measure the losses and provide compensation.

They are also asking for the district to be declared drought-affected.

Key facts

Affected crops: Maize, cotton, urad, jowar, bajra, moong and cowpea
Reported cotton loss: Suresh Bhavre said his six-acre cotton crop had dried up
Cultivation investment: Approximately Rs 15,000-20,000 per acre for the cotton crop
Other farmer impact: Deepak Bhavre said he borrowed money to grow maize and cotton on three acres
Insurance concern: Farmers said crop-insurance payments are often delayed or insufficient compared with cultivation costs
Requested measures: Crop-loss survey, adequate compensation, immediate relief and a drought declaration
Damage assessment: The actual extent of crop damage will be known after the survey

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