Sowing of kharif crops crosses 1033 lakh hectare

14 Sep 2013 Evaluate

As per reports received from different states, the sowing of kharif crops has shown a steady increase. The total sown area as on September 13, stands at 1033.63 lakh hectare as compared to 978.94 lakh hectare at this time last year. Rice has been sown in 371.75 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 360.92 lakh hectare sown in 2012-13, while Pulses have been sown in 103.76 lakh hectare compared to 98.25 lakh hectare sown in last year.

Similarly, Coarse Cereals have been sown in 195.02 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 175.83 lakh hectares sown in 2012-13, while Oilseeds have been sown in 192.51 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 170.97 lakh hectare sown in the last year.

Besides, Sugarcane, Cotton, Jute & Mesta have been sown in 48.74 lakh hectare, 113.50 lakh hectare and 8.34 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 50.06 lakh hectare, 114.44 lakh hectare and  8.46 lakh hectare sown respectively in the last year.

  

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