India’s Kharif crop area falls 18.91 lakh hectares from last year
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- India’s Ministry of Agriculture reported that the total area sown in the Kharif season as of August 28 was 1,071.10 lakh hectares, down 18.91 lakh hectares from the same period last year.
- The decline is driven mainly by reduced paddy, coarse cereal, and oilseed sowing, with significant drops in Karnataka, Telangana, and Jharkhand due to deficient rains.
- The change signals potential impacts on food security and farmer incomes.
“Overall, the decline in rice area is mainly attributable to substantial reductions in Karnataka, Telangana, Jharkhan...”
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Kharif crop area down by 18.91L hectares from last year: Agri Ministry
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First reported by Tribune India on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
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- Center (2): Tribune India, Deccan Herald