Diesel shortage disrupts farmers in Haveri as monsoon sowing faces delays
मुख्य बातें
- •Farmers in Haveri district, Karnataka, are facing delays in monsoon sowing due to a severe diesel shortage.
- •Long queues at fuel stations have led to disruptions in ploughing and sowing operations, threatening agricultural productivity.
- •The diesel shortage is attributed to supply chain disruptions and increased demand from agricultural and transportation sectors.
- •Agricultural officers have urged farmers to adopt water-efficient practices, but many remain skeptical about the feasibility of such measures.
Farmers in Haveri district, Karnataka, are facing severe disruptions in their monsoon sowing activities due to a critical shortage of diesel. The situation has left many farmers stranded in long queues at fuel stations, waiting for hours to refuel their tractors and irrigation pumps. The diesel scarcity, compounded by the peak monsoon season, is threatening the timely sowing of crops, which is crucial for agricultural productivity in the region.
Local farmers have reported that the diesel shortage has forced them to delay ploughing and sowing operations, as they are unable to operate their machinery efficiently. "We have been waiting for diesel for two days now. Without it, we cannot prepare our fields for sowing," said farmer Mahadevappa, a resident of Ranebennur taluk in Haveri. The delay in sowing could have a cascading effect on the agricultural calendar, potentially reducing crop yields and impacting the livelihoods of farmers in the district.
