Summary:
Paddy crop needs more water compared to bajra.Both bajra and paddy crop in the district are highly dependent on rainfall or, in its absence, irrigation. AGRA: Farmers of Agra region are facing considerable problems, with the window for planting bajra (pearl millet) crop for the kharif season ending. However, till July 15, paddy crop was sown on only 1,984 hectares. "The situation of paddy crop is even worse. Farmers who have already sown bajra and paddy are advised to ensure minimum irrigation at frequent intervals to save the crop from drying..