Kharif Crop Sowing Slightly Declines Amid Monsoon Deficit in India
Kharif sowing in India has seen a slight decline this season, with total area under crops falling between 1.5% and 3% compared to last year, reaching around 105.67 to 105.67 million hectares by August 21. Paddy sowing dropped notably due to low rainfall in states like Karnataka and Telangana. While pulses acreage increased marginally, other crops such as coarse cereals, oilseeds, cotton, and sugarcane experienced slight decreases. The monsoon remains about 13% deficient, and upcoming rainfall will be crucial for harvest and future sowing seasons.
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news18 broke this story on 24 Aug, 03:47 pm. Other outlets followed.
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