Before this the crop needs to be topped when the pink flowers develop.

"When our crops need water, they are filling the dams to meet needs in Punjab."

Will the rain come at the time the crops need it?

Virtually all crops need a well drained soil to grow well.

Sometimes a crop will need a permit that costs FC in order to be planted.

The crops need to be labelled as "genetically modified", the lifestock products do not.

So these crops still need water, and it's obviously managed with their usual efficiency.

Sufficient water can be supplied that there is always some available for domestic uses, even at times when the crops do not need water.

They cook quickly, usually in about half an hour, though this year's crop needs 40 minutes, and need no presoaking.

The crops are highly disease prone and need special care and attention to ensure a healthy pest free yield.