Rain evokes mixed feelings among farmers in Chittoor, Annamayya districts
Recent rainfall in Chittoor and Annamayya districts has provided relief for mango and groundnut farmers while causing concern for those with harvested paddy. Agricultural officials have advised farmers to protect their produce and pause fertilizer application due to the wet conditions.
Why it matters
It highlights the delicate balance of weather impacts on regional agriculture and the importance of timely advisory services for farmers.
Rain evokes mixed feelings among farmers in Chittoor, Annamayya districts The rains that lashed Chittoor district been beneficial for mango orchards and rabi groundnut sowing, while farmers who kept harvested paddy in open threshing yards have been urged to cover the produce immediately, as even a small night rain can damage grain quality CHITTOOR/MADANAPALLE The light to moderate rain, which lashed parts of Chittoor and Annamayya districts till Wednesday evening, has evoked mixed feelings among the farmers, with it being a relief for some and concern for others amid key agricultural activity. In Chittoor district, which recorded 10.67 mm during the last 24 hours with showers continuing till evening, the rain has been beneficial for mango orchards and rabi groundnut sowing, officials said. Chittoor, Puthalapattu, Gangadhara Nellore, Palamaner and Kuppam, the major mango and groundnut belts, reported light spells.
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