Paddy production declines this year
Summary
Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined due to insufficient and unseasonal rainfall, affecting both crop yield and cultivation area.
Key Points
- Paddy production in Bhojpur district decreased from 37,790 metric tons last year to 36,998 metric tons this year.
- The cultivation area of paddy dropped from 12,154 hectares to 11,500 hectares this year.
- Adverse weather conditions, including lack of timely rainfall and unseasonal rains, caused damage to crops.
- About 78 hectares of paddy crop was partially or completely damaged due to unseasonal rains.
