Monsoon rainfall improves, yet weak Kharif sowing poses significant risk to India's agriculture sector, warns recent report.

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…