The kharif crop season in India is off to a strong start this year. As of June 27, the total area sown has reached 262.15 lakh hectares. This is an increase of 11.3% from last year, when 235.44 lakh hectares were sown. The rise in area is encouraging for farmers as it suggests higher crop…
India’s agriculture sector is set for a significant boost with the government’s new initiative called the ‘Crop War.’ Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this plan during a review meeting for the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the ICAR Pusa Campus in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance productivity in key crops such…
Kharif sowing has picked up pace in India, with the total area sown reaching 137 lakh hectares. This increase is mainly due to timely monsoon rains and greater farmer engagement. As of June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported a notable rise in kharif crops compared to the previous year. The…
India’s kharif crop sowing is making good progress this year. Farmers have planted crops across 89.29 lakh hectares, which is a rise from 87.29 lakh hectares last year. This shows an increase of about 2.15%. The Agriculture Ministry’s latest data highlights this growth. The increase is seen in various crops such as paddy, pulses, oilseeds,…
