Bhilwara, Feb. 2 -- The opium crop, known as "black gold," is under scrutiny this season, and farmers are expressing great concern about the crop's condition amidst weather woes.

Farmers have been asked to provide their opinion and file their applications online or at the Narcotics office at the district headquarters between March 10th and 15th. This is to ensure that if a farmer's crop fails in the coming year and they do not receive a prayer application from the department, they can still get their shop plot (license) renewed for the following year.

The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for the past two days, with hailstorms and rain reported across several areas of the district, raising concerns about crop damage. Many fa...