In recent years, the predictable Rabi calendar has faced disruption due to shifting climate patterns. Early heatwaves in February and March can shorten the grain-filling period, causing the wheat to ripen prematurely and resulting in shriveled grains and lower yields. Farmers are increasingly adopting early-sowing varieties and heat-tolerant wheat strains to mitigate these climate risks.
: The largest producer of wheat in India, benefiting from the fertile alluvial soil of the Gangetic plains. wheat is rabi or kharif
: A rapidly growing producer known for premium wheat varieties. In recent years, the predictable Rabi calendar has