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Unable To Control Pests, Telangana Farmer Sets Paddy Crop On Fire
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A farmer in Telangana set his paddy crop on fire after failing to control a pest infestation. He attributed the crop failure to power shortages that prevented proper irrigation and pest management.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the severe economic pressure on farmers caused by infrastructure failures and the resulting impact on agricultural livelihoods.
"Because of the power shortage, the government introduced power cuts.
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