With the southwest monsoon remaining weak and the district recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday directed Agriculture Department officials to step up awareness among farmers on cultivating alternate crops to minimise losses and prepare a comprehensive contingency crop plan within a week.

Mysuru advises farmers on drought-resistant crops amid poor monsoon prospects, emphasizing water conservation and enhanced drinking water preparedness.

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak and the district recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Wednesday directed Agriculture Department…

As the deficit monsoon has rendered large parts of Karnataka dry, the State government on Thursday announced that water from major reservoirs will not be released to irrigate…

Shivamogga district has received a 55% deficit in rainfall since June 1, with sowing operations covered in only 13% of the district so far, Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga…