Indian Farmers Expand Kharif Crop Sowing: Ministry Data Reveals 1% Increase
Indian farmers expanded kharif crop sowing, covering 979.88L hectares this year, a 1% rise. Paddy cultivation grew, but pulses and oilseeds saw marginal decreases compared to the previous year. Sugarcane farming showed positive growth.
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The latest data released by the Agriculture Ministry in India indicates a positive trend in the sowing of kharif crops. Farmers have covered an expansive 979.88 lakh hectares with kharif crops this year, compared to 972.58 lakh hectares during the same period last year. This accounts for a modest 1% year-on-year increase in sowing.
Key Insights:
Paddy Cultivation: Among the notable developments is the increase in paddy cultivation, covering an area of 328.22 lakh hectares this year, as opposed to 312.80 lakh hectares during ...