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Light rain likely in Greenfield district this week; hold irrigation for wheat sowing

The district weather office expects 5 to 15 mm of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Light rain likely in Greenfield district this week; hold irrigation for wheat sowing
Photo: Illustration: Tractorbay Farm (synthetic)

Farmers who have not yet sown wheat can wait for the rain to settle the soil.

Those who sowed last week should skip the next irrigation if the rain comes.

Spraying should wait until the leaves are dry and the wind is calm.

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