Zaid Season Crops [exclusive] [ Latest × EDITION ]

He was named for the zaid season—that short, fierce window of summer when the land is thirsty and the sun is a relentless taskmaster. While other farmers let their fields lie fallow, sleeping under the brutal heat, Zaid saw opportunity. "The land is not tired," he would say, wiping sweat from his brow. "It is just waiting for the brave."

The Zaid season represents a significant opportunity to intensify agricultural production and address the challenges of food and nutritional security. While the Rabi and Kharif seasons remain the pillars of Indian agriculture, the Zaid season acts as a critical support system. However, the sustainability of this season depends entirely on the judicious management of water resources. Policy focus must shift towards promoting less water-intensive Zaid crops (like millets and pulses) and subsidizing micro-irrigation infrastructure. zaid season crops