17 Oct Early sowing of wheat: a worthwhile effort in climate change
गेहूं की जल्दी बुवाई: जलवायु परिवर्तन में एक सार्थक प्रयास Early (October) sowing of wheat is defined as sowing from the third week of October to the first week of November. Farmers in northwestern and central India advance their wheat much earlier (October) than usual (November) to protect their wheat from eventual heat stress and maintain production by using soil moisture even after the paddy harvest. Wheat is an important crop in South Asia and India. Women from marginal and small agricultural households who contribute significantly to the wheat production system and animal management should be given special attention. The Gangetic plains of South Asia are currently considered ideal for wheat growing,...