Kharif crop sowing has declined by three percent this season. Paddy and pulses acreage saw a notable decrease across several states. Coarse cereals area also fell, while oilseeds area rose marginally. Sugarcane area edged up, but cotton acreage experienced a decline. Reservoir storage levels are below last year's figures in many regions.

Kharif crop sowing has declined by three percent this season. Paddy and pulses acreage saw a notable decrease across several states. Coarse cereals area also fell, while oilseeds…

India’s kharif sowing deficit shrinks to less than 3%, 81% of normal area covered