In view of the increasing risk of Coronavirus across the country, lockdown is in place, in such a situation, several guidelines are being issued continuously by the government to protect the farmers from the infection. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has also issued advisories for the harvesting of rabi crops and storage.

Advice for harvesting and harvesting crops

The government has given permission for use and movement of combine harvesting machines for wheat harvesting. It is necessary to ensure the care and safety of the workers engaged in harvesting and maintenance of these machines too. 

Apart from wheat, crops like mustard, lentil, maize, chili, and sugarcane are also being harvested and harvested. In such a situation, it is necessary for all farmers and agricultural workers to ensure personal hygiene and social distance before and after harvesting work. During this time, all farmers and agricultural workers should ensure that they work in masks and wash their hands frequently with soap.

 

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