Kharif crops

A weakening monsoon and rainfall deficit could put newly planted cotton, soybean, maize and pulse crops under moisture stress across parts of India.

ICAR has said the current monsoon rainfall is sufficient to sustain Kharif crops, providing relief to farmers even as the IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August.

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The Centre expects kharif sowing to improve as monsoon rainfall strengthens, with farmers still having time to expand the area under major crops.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Kharif crop acreage is expected to increase in the coming weeks as farmers continue sowing across major states.

Kharif sowing has gained momentum across India following improved monsoon activity, with rice, pulses, oilseeds, and coarse cereals recording higher planting progress.

The Centre has identified 15 additional districts facing rainfall deficiency, raising concerns over Kharif sowing progress and crop establishment.

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