Low temperature a boon for wheat crop, say experts

Our Correspondent

Fazilka, January 17

Low temperature has brought cheer to wheat growers. Agriculture experts say the prevailing cold weather during the day, followed by fog at night has proved to be conducive for the growth of wheat.

“The present atmosphere would lead to quick maturity of the crop and the yield is expected to be increased by one-two quintal per acre,” said Fazilka Chief Agriculture Officer Surinder Singh, adding that last year the average yield of wheat was recorded at 20 quintal per acre, which could be increased to 21-22 quintal per acre this time.

Wheat has been sown in 2.10 lakh hectares in Fazilka district this year.

“Though farmers are at the receiving end in context of the new farm laws, ‘Waheguru’ has blessed them with a conducive environment for the crop,” said Parmpal Singh, a farmer from Theh Qalandar village.

Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Shajarana village, said low temperature would be of great benefit for the late-sown variety of wheat.

Lal Chand Jhinja, a resident of Beganwali village, said low temperature had also prevented the crop from the attack of various diseases such as sucking pest and fungus, resulting in increase in the yield.