Rabi Crops sown in 542.26 lakh hectare so far

29 Dec 2012 Evaluate

The sowing of Rabi crops is in full swing and is progressing well in different parts of the country. The sowing area is however less compared to the area sown by this time previous year, as per the reports received from different states to the Ministry of Agriculture. The Rabi crop is been sown around 542.26 lakh hectare for 2012-13 marketing season compared to 547.01 lakh hectare sown for 2011-12 marketing season.

For 2012-13 marketing season wheat has been sown in 272.79 lakh hectare which is less compared to 276.81 lakh hectare sown in 2011-12 marketing season. Rice has been sown in 1.87 lakh hectare compared to 3.02 lakh hectare sown in the corresponding period of the last year.

Similarly, Coarse Cereals has been sown in 56.22 lakh hectare compared to 55.16 lakh hectare while Pulses has been sown in 132.52 lakh hectare compared to 134.14 lakh hectare. Separately, Oilseeds have been sown in 78.86 lakh hectare in 2012-13 marketing season compared to 77.88 lakh hectare in 2011-12 marketing season.

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