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

India's soyabean acreage rebounds as July rains boost sowing in several states, nearing last year's levels.

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…