In response to current crop shortages, farmers are set to expand acreage for essential kharif crops. Increased rainfall is expected in the next few weeks, enhancing cultivation conditions. A previous drop in paddy, pulses, and oilseeds sowing contributed to rising prices in these food categories. The sowing season for these crops will remain open until August 15.

Delayed rain has meant that farmers have sown less crops this year so far. The monsoon's timing and spread may matter more than the season's total rainfall. | India News

Retail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. Acreage for these crops declined…