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Agriculture

Kharif sowing lags last year’s coverage despite revival in rainfall

Farmers planted crops across 96.8 million hectares as of 7 August, 1.8 million hectares less than the 98.6 million hectares covered during the corresponding period a year ago.

10 Aug 2026 Mint

Agriculture

Kharif sowing slows by 3% amid deficient monsoon and El Nino concerns

Agriculture News: Kharif sowing falls 3% to 894.22 lakh hectares as a 12% monsoon deficit and El Nino conditions impact major crop acreage.

03 Aug 2026 Deccan Herald

Weather Forecast

Kharif sowing lags last year’s pace by 2.9% despite July monsoon revival

Rice, pulses and coarse cereals dragged overall coverage to 89.4 million hectares as on 31 July, even as above-normal July rains helped shrink the sowing gap.

03 Aug 2026 Mint

Agriculture

Kharif sowing slows as rain deficit hits over half of India’s districts

The progress in sowing was slower for pulses, millets, and oilseeds than paddy, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

14 Jul 2026 The Indian Express