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Soyabean farmers' ordeal: Dull monsoons signal end of hope

Marathwada, Latur in particular, has seen 52-55 percent deficient rainfall this season and official records suggest that crop productivity has fallen over 50 percent. CNBC-TV18's Archana Shukla reports about the situation from Latur district in Aurangabad.

October 12, 2015 / 18:08 IST
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The drought-like situation in agricultural India has put the farming community on edge, majorly, for the soyabean farmers in areas like Latur. Soyabean, which accounts for one third of India’s oilseed production, has been hit by deficient and scattered rainfall, leaving farmers in despair. CNBC-TV18's Archana Shukla reports about the situation from Latur district in Aurangabad.Watch video for more...

first published: Oct 12, 2015 05:46 pm

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