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"Nagpur: Excessive rains and flooding in Western Vidarbha have left crops on as many as 2.78 lakh hectares affected. This amounts to over 8% of the land under plough in West Vidarbha, which is covered under the Amravati division.In Yavatmal, crop damage has been reported in 1.70 lakh hectares of farmland, which is more than 18% of the land under cultivation for the Kharif season. Floods have led to soil erosion and deposition of silt in nearly 5,000 hectares of land, with as many as 600 hectares expected to be damaged beyond repair, said govt sources carrying out the damage survey.According to the norms, fields where produce is expected to come down by 33% of the average are included as flood-affected areas. The floods are expected to affect cotton and soyabean — the two main crops of the region. The rates of soyabean, the second major crop of the region, are already ruling below the minimum support price (MSP). Traders are offering not more than ₹4,200 a quintal, and the MSP is over ₹4,800, said Manish Jhadav, a farmer from Yavatmal.Based on the damage survey, farmers would be getting compensation from the state govt as well as crop insurance compensation, said sources. A section of farmers in Yavatmal had raised doubts over payment of claims by the insurance companies. In the light of the complaints, it has been decided that three copies of the damage assessment will be filed. A copy each will be filed with the insurance company, the agriculture department and the farmer, said a govt official. We also published the following articles recentlyKharif crops over 800 hectares damaged in heavy rain in north Maha in AugIn August, heavy rains damaged kharif crops over 800 hectares in Nashik and Jalgaon districts. Cotton, soybean, and maize were notably affected. Despite this setback, nearly all projected sowing has been completed across north Maharashtra. Favorable weather conditions could lead to improved crop yields in the coming months.113026624Rains cause extensive crop damage in Andhra PradeshFloods caused by torrential rains have devastated crops in coastal districts, submerging over 2 lakh acres. The agriculture department identified severe damage to chilli, cotton, paddy, and pulses across more than 47 mandals. Officials are on high alert to assist farmers and assess the full extent of the damage as waters recede.112979213Squirrel-sparked short circuit damages crop, farmer gets Rs 21.4LThe Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that Hubli Electricity Supply Company must compensate a Bagalkot farmer after a fire, caused by a squirrel on an overhead electric wire, destroyed his pomegranate orchard. The commission awarded the farmer Rs 21,07,800 for damages along with additional amounts for mental agony and litigation costs.113002833"
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