Improved July rainfall has narrowed the country's deficit to twenty-four percent. This development raises hopes for faster kharif sowing across several regions. However, overall sowing still trails last year's pace significantly. Government plans include contingency measures and a national seed reserve. Farmers are advised to shift to short-duration, less water-intensive crops.

India sees a 35% increase in paddy acreage due to surplus rains, but overall crop area remains 21% below last year.

Kharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substantial year-on-year declines. This…

Sowing of crops in the ongoing Kharif season picked up modestly over the past week, spurred by a stronger monsoon in parts of the country | India News

India's rainfall deficit has narrowed to 12% as monsoon activity strengthens. Centre reviews El Nino preparedness, kharif season and water, health measures.

The government is monitoring 262 districts for rainfall deficiency and El Nino impacts. Fifteen additional districts have been identified as facing rainfall deficits. Sowing…

The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the…

The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)

The Centre has intensified monitoring of the Kharif season amid concerns over El Niño and an uneven monsoon. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said June's 33% rainfall…

Improved July rainfall has narrowed the country's deficit to twenty-four percent. This development raises hopes for faster kharif sowing across several regions. However, overall…