Agri Buzz: Kharif Sowing Up Marginally

18 Jul 2022 , 12:26 PM

Kharif plantings continue to gain traction after a sluggish start due to monsoon deficit in June. The total acreage to cross the last years corresponding period figure for the first time this season even as sown area under paddy continues to be in deficit. Total acreage under kharif crops stands at 592 lakh hectares as on July 15, up marginally compared to 591 lakh hectares at the same time last year. Rice acreage is still down 27% while oilseeds area is up by 9%. There is also a decent increase in the area under pulses and grains.Powered by Commodity Insights