Summer crops resilient, but prolonged heat may dent output, says ICAR chief
Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:44 p.m. | Source: Livemint
Field reports suggest that these short-duration crops, grown between rabi and kharif seasons, are largely holding up, supported by timely irrigation, said M.L. Jat, secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, and director general, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
