Auraiya, 09 July (HS): Following good rains in the Auraiya

district of Uttar Pradesh, farmers have begun transplanting paddy. With ample

water and moisture in the fields, paddy transplantation is progressing rapidly

in villages. Farmers and laborers are busy transplanting from morning until

evening, accelerating Kharif season activities.

Following the rains, most farmers have prepared their fields

with tractors and rotavators. Those who already had their rice nurseries ready

have begun transplanting. Groups of men and women can be seen planting rice

seedlings in the fields. Farmers Sandeep, Prem Shankar, Uday, and Ram Ratan say

that the timely rains have given the crop a good start and will also save

additional irrigation costs.

Agriculture department officials have advised farmers to

plant crops according to the weather, maintain proper water levels in their

fields, and use fertilizers in balanced quantities. Agricultural experts

believe that if the monsoon remains active, this year's rice yield is likely to

be better. The rice planting season has begun after the rains, bringing

excitement among farmers. They hope that, with favorable weather, this year's

harvest will be good and their income will also increase.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi