Rabi Crops sown in 567 lakh hectare so far

05 Jan 2013 Evaluate

The sowing of Rabi crops is in full swing and is progressing well in different parts of the country. The sowing has picked up significantly in the last one week and is likely to remain brisk as the weather is generally favorable. The sowing area is more 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 567.00 lakh hectare for 2012-13 marketing season compared to 560.19 lakh hectare sown for 2011-12 marketing season.

For 2012-13 marketing season wheat has been sown in 286.38 lakh hectare which is more compared to 281.80 lakh hectare sown in 2011-12 marketing season. Rice has been sown in 4.45 lakh hectare compared to 5.99 lakh hectare sown in the corresponding period of the last year.

Similarly, Sorghum has been sown in 38.47 lakh hectare compared to 36.99 lakh hectare. Coarse Cereals has been sown in 59.14 lakh hectare compared to 56.35 lakh hectare while Pulses has been sown in 136.05 lakh hectare compared to 136.65 lakh hectare.

Separately, Oilseeds have been sown in 80.99 lakh hectare in 2012-13 marketing season compared to 79.41 lakh hectare in 2011-12 marketing season while Rapeseed & Mustard and Gram have been sown in 66.18 lakh hectare and 89.40 lakh hectare respectively.

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