Kharif Crops Production Area Increases to Over 10.87 Million Hectares
▪️ Impact of Monsoon: The production area for Kharif crops has been consistently increasing compared to last year, thanks to favorable monsoon rains. ▪️ Current Data: According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, the total production area for Kharif crops reached 10.87 million hectares as of September 2. ▪️ Normal Average Area: This year's average normal area for Kharif crops is estimated to be 10.96 million hectares. Paddy: The production area for paddy has increased from 3.93 million hectares last year to 4.08 million hectares this year. Pulses: The sowing area for pulses has grown from 1.17 million hectares to 1.25 million hectares. Coarse Grains: The area for coarse grains has risen from 1.81 million hectares to 1.88 million hectares. Oilseeds: The area for oilseed crops has improved from 1.89 million hectares to 1.91 million hectares. Sugarcane: The production area for sugarcane has increased from 0.57 million hectares to 0.58 million hectares. Cotton: The area for cotton has decreased from 1.23 million hectares to 1.12 million hectares. Tur: The production area for tur has increased from 0.41 million hectares to 0.46 million hectares. Moong: The sowing area for moong has risen from 0.31 million hectares to 0.35 million hectares. Groundnut: The production area for groundnut has grown from 0.43 million hectares to 0.47 million hectares. Maize: The sowing area for maize has increased from 0.83 million hectares to 0.87 million hectares. Sorghum: The area for sorghum has grown from 0.14 million hectares to 0.15 million hectares.