{
  "id": 9560138,
  "title": "Jalgaon: Collector Visits Farmers’ Fields To Assess Crop Damage Amid Drought-Like Conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/jalgaon-collector-visits-farmers-fields-to-assess-crop-damage-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/jalgaon-collector-visits-farmers-fields-to-assess-crop-damage-amid-drought-like-conditions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Jalgaon district, District Collector Rohan Ghuge embarked on a visit to various villages in Bhusawal and Jamner talukas to evaluate the impact of drought-like conditions on crops. His objective was to gather insights on the condition of farmers' fields, soil moisture levels, crop growth, and projected yields.\n\nTo form a precise assessment of the agricultural impact, a preliminary cotton picking experiment, also known as a crop cutting experiment (CCE), was carried out in Fekari village under Ghuge's direct supervision. The weight of the cotton obtained during this experiment was documented in the CCE system, with the presence of a representative from an insurance company.\n\nThe District Collector also inspected cotton, soybean, and maize fields in Kurhapana, and soybean and maize crops in Chorwad. In Mahukheda, situated in Jamner taluka, he examined maize, soybean, and tur (pigeon pea) fields, seeking direct feedback from farmers about the crops' current status.\n\nThe administration and Agriculture Department are conducting these direct field inspections to obtain factual data necessary for making appropriate administrative decisions. The survey results reveal that crops like cotton, soybean, maize, and tur in the district have experienced considerable damage due to the lack of rainfall.",
  "summary": "Jalgaon: Against the backdrop of drought-like conditions in the district, District Collector Rohan Ghuge visited villages in Bhusawal and Jamner talukas to assess the condition of crops and their yield potential. He visited farmers’ fields to gather information on the impact of the drought-like situation on crops, available soil moisture, crop growth and projected yields. To obtain an objective…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Reviews Crop Damage In Buldhana, Assures Farmers Of Relief Amid Drought-Like Conditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-reviews-crop-damage-in-buldhana-assures",
        "published": "2026-09-23T20:24:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}