Heat Wave Hits Moong Crop in Narmadapuram

12-Apr-2025 01:20 PM

Indore: Intense heat and lack of rainfall have severely impacted summer moong cultivation in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh.

With temperatures soaring to 44.3°C on April 7, sowing has been delayed and crop growth adversely affected.

Narmadapuram, with over 3.50 lakh hectares under moong cultivation, leads the state in summer moong production.

Farmers, driven by strong demand and good prices, are eager to sow, but dry soil and harsh weather are making it difficult.

In their urgency, some farmers are burning wheat residues in fields, often ignoring wind conditions. A recent fire incident destroyed 100 acres of wheat, also damaging the environment. Early ripening of wheat due to heat gave farmers more time for moong, but sowing remains tough.

To speed up moong maturity before the Kharif season, farmers are also using chemicals like herbicides and parakar. While the average yield is 14 quintals per hectare, such methods may impact crop quality and sustainability.