Kharif sowing gap narrows, but key crops lag
Overall kharif acreage is nearly on par with last year, but rice, maize, oilseeds, sugarcane and cotton continue to trail
Overall kharif acreage is nearly on par with last year, but rice, maize, oilseeds, sugarcane and cotton continue to trail

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Overall kharif acreage is nearly on par with last year, but rice, maize, oilseeds, sugarcane and cotton continue to trail
The kharif sowing gap has narrowed to 1.6%, or 0.86 million hectares, as monsoon rains recovered, but major crops such as rice and maize remain below last year’s levels, while uneven rainfall continues to pose risks to yields and food security.
The kharif sowing gap has narrowed to 1.6%, or 0.86 million hectares, as monsoon rains recovered, but major crops such as rice and maize remain below last year’s levels, while uneven rainfall continues to pose risks to yields and food security.

