Kharif sowing in Maharashtra has reached only about one-third of last year’s level, with cultivation completed in just 1.43 lakh hectares till June 15—a steep 66% decline compared to the corresponding period in 2025 (although in 2025, heavy rainfall began in May itself).

Maharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. This has led the government to advise…

Kharif pulses sowing faces a 43% decline as farmers await crucial rains in Karnataka and Maharashtra.