Light rain that lashed parts of Punjab on Dec 11 brought a sigh of relief for farmers. With the first irrigation of the recently-sown wheat crop ahead, these showers will serve that purpose to some extent. The prevailing weather conditions are apt for the development of wheat and other rabi crops, which are presently in their vegetative growth. “These conditions will help increase yield potential. Dr Jagdish Sharma, associate director at Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), said that it has been a good sign for farmers who have sown the crop up to the third week of November. Rainwater contains natural ingredients beneficial for the crop. However, heavy rainfall will cause worry for the farmers who had sown wheat crop in last 3-4 days.