Rabi Crops sown in 129.69 lakh hectare so far

12 Nov 2012 Evaluate

The sowing of Rabi crops is in full swing in different parts of the country but is less compared to the corresponding period of previous year, as per the reports received from different states to the Ministry of Agriculture. The Rabi crop is been sown around 129.69 lakh hectare for 2012-13 marketing season compared to 139.21 lakh hectare sown for 2011-12 marketing season

For 2012-13 marketing season wheat has been sown in 21.83 lakh hectare which is less compared to 27.99 lakh hectare sown in 2011-12 marketing season. Rice has been sown in 0.30 lakh hectare compared to 0.33 lakh hectare sown in the corresponding period of the last year.

Similarly Coarse Cereals has been sown in 31.63 lakh hectare compared to 29.54 lakh hectare while Pulses has been sown in 32.73 lakh hectare compared to 46.17 lakh hectare. Separately, Oilseeds have been sown in 43.21 lakh hectare in 2012-13 marketing season compared to 35.18 lakh hectare in 2011-12 marketing season.

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