This marks a sharp turnaround from mid-June when Kharif sowing was limited to just 1.43 lakh hectares due to a weak monsoon. However, the current pace still falls behind last year when nearly 85% of the sowing had been completed by the same time.

This marks a sharp turnaround from mid-June when Kharif sowing was limited to just 1.43 lakh hectares due to a weak monsoon. However, the current pace still falls behind last year…

Kharif sowing acreage declines 6% despite recovery in paddy, pulses, and oilseeds, as rainfall boosts overall cultivation.