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Severe Drought Slashes Soybean Output in Jalgaon by Up to 80%
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:41 AM
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A prolonged drought in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district has cut soybean yields by an estimated 70 to 80 percent, according to local agricultural reports.
The Jalgaon district of Maharashtra is grappling with an intense drought that has devastated soybean cultivation. Farmers across the region report that the lack of rainfall has left fields parched, severely limiting crop growth.
Preliminary assessments indicate that overall soybean production could fall by 70 to 80 percent compared with the previous harvest season. The sharp decline threatens the livelihoods of thousands of small‑holder growers who depend on the legume for income.
State agricultural officials have begun field surveys to quantify the damage and are reviewing possible relief measures, including financial assistance and water‑conservation initiatives.
Market analysts warn that the shortfall may tighten domestic soybean supply, potentially influencing prices of related products such as edible oil and animal feed.
Preliminary assessments indicate that overall soybean production could fall by 70 to 80 percent compared with the previous harvest season. The sharp decline threatens the livelihoods of thousands of small‑holder growers who depend on the legume for income.
State agricultural officials have begun field surveys to quantify the damage and are reviewing possible relief measures, including financial assistance and water‑conservation initiatives.
Market analysts warn that the shortfall may tighten domestic soybean supply, potentially influencing prices of related products such as edible oil and animal feed.