Sowing of kharif crops crosses 1047 lakh hectare

As per the reports received from different states, the area under kharif crops has grown by about 10 lakh hectare for the week ending September 27. The total sown area stands at 1047.07 lakh hectare as compared to 993.99 lakh hectare at this time last year. Rice has been sown in 376.51 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 368.81 lakh hectare sown in 2012-13, while Pulses have been sown in 109.18 lakh hectare compared to 99.81 lakh hectare sown in last year.

Similarly, Coarse Cereals have been sown in 195.84 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 175.93 lakh hectares sown in 2012-13, while Oilseeds have been sown in 193.96 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 174.74 lakh hectare sown in the last year.

Besides, Sugarcane, Cotton, Jute & Mesta have been sown in 48.74 lakh hectare, 114.37 lakh hectare and 8.47 lakh hectare in 2013-14 as compared to 50.06 lakh hectare, 116.04 lakh hectare and 8.60 lakh hectare sown respectively in the last year.