Paddy Sowing Declines 3.35% to 414.10 Lakh Hectares Amid Deficient Rains
Paddy sowing during the current kharif season has declined by 3.35% to 414.10 lakh hectares due to deficient rains, according to government data as of August 28, 2026. The reduction is mainly seen in states like Karnataka, Telangana, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Overall kharif crop sowing fell to 1,071.1 lakh hectares from 1,091 lakh hectares last year. While pulses acreage increased slightly, areas under coarse cereals, oilseeds, cotton, and sugarcane saw marginal declines.
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news18 broke this story on 31 Aug, 04:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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