Mandya: Only 5% sowing completed as rainfall deficit hits 35%

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In Mandya, India, only 5% of sowing is completed due to a rainfall deficit of 35%, prompting the Agriculture Department to promote alternate crops. A nodal agricultural scientist will be appointed for each of the district’s 30 hoblis to assist farmers.

Agriculture Department told to promote alternate crops in view of weak monsoon; one nodal agricultural scientist to be appointed for each of the district’s 30 hoblis to guide farmers