Agriculture Miniter Shivraj Singh Chouhan has reviewed the progress of sowing of rabi crops especially wheat, and called for ‘dynamic’ procurement through government agencies to ensure maximum benefits to the farmers.
The minister also discussed preparations in terms of ensuring sufficient fertilisers and seeds for the upcoming Kharif season starting July. He said the purchase of produce through government procurement agencies should remain dynamic, as well as there should be government implementation of the procurement system.
As per the ministry data, wheat and other crops have been sown in 655.88 lakh hectares so far in the rabi (winter) season of the 2024-25 crop year (July-June), up from 643.72 lakh hectares in the year-ago period. While the sowing of major rabi crops is over, the sowing time for onion, potato and tomato is available.
