Wheat Sowing Lags at 11,000 Hectares Amid Deficient Monsoon and Irrigation Concerns
Wheat sowing in India has started slowly, covering 11,000 hectares as of October 23, down from 27,000 hectares last year, amid a 13% deficient southwest monsoon. The Agriculture Ministry aims for a 121 million tonne wheat production in 2026-27, following a record 120.7 million tonnes. Deficient rainfall and low reservoir levels, especially in Punjab and Rajasthan, which account for 31% of wheat area, pose irrigation challenges that may delay planting and reduce acreage. Other crops like rice and pulses also show reduced sowing areas.
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news18 broke this story on 27 Oct, 04:00 am. Other outlets followed.
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