Summary:
Report by Malay Mohapatra, Kendujhar: The Covid-19 outbreak has hit hard on the farmers in Agriculture sector following the national level lock down. In Kendujhar district the farmers find it difficult to save their crops with no transport facilities, no labourers. The fertilizers and pesticide stores are closed and agriculture unavailable at this crisis in rural areas. No relief has been assured for the farmers on Agriculture loans and to cover their losses during the lock down period. The price of vegetables commodities if available has began increasing in different areas and by end of the lock down Agriculture Industry may cripple down if remedial measures not planned immediately..