Banke Anticipates Higher Wheat Yield Despite Shrinking Cultivation Area
Summary
Despite a decline in wheat cultivation area in Banke district, production is expected to increase this year due to improved seeds, irrigation, and favorable weather.
Key Points
- Wheat cultivation area in Banke district is decreasing annually.
- Wheat production in Banke is projected to increase due to improved seeds, irrigation, and favorable weather.
- Technical support like crop treatment camps and mobile training helped boost production.
- Farmers are shifting from wheat to mustard, spring maize, and vegetables, and urbanization and wildlife attacks affect cultivation area.
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