Paddy production declines this year
Summary
Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to insufficient and unseasonal rains affecting crop sowing and causing damage.
Key Points
- Paddy production in Bhojpur district declined from 37,790 metric tons last year to 36,998 metric tons this year.
- Cultivated area for paddy also decreased from 12,154 hectares last year to 11,500 hectares this year.
- Unseasonal rains partially or completely damaged paddy crops on about 78 hectares.
- Sowing was affected by lack of timely rainfall and some crops were destroyed due to flooding.
