6.7 lakh hectare increase in the production area of ​​coarse grains

02-Sep-2024 07:53 PM

New Delhi. Led by maize, this time there has been a good increase in the sowing area of ​​coarse grains. Although the sowing of millet lagged behind last year, there has been an increase in the area of ​​sorghum, maize, ragi and small millets.

According to government data, till September 2 this year, the total production area of ​​coarse grains has increased to 187.75 lakh hectares, which is 6.70 lakh hectares more than the sowing area of ​​181.05 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Sowing of crops has almost ended.

Compared to last year, during the current Kharif season, the sowing area of ​​millet has decreased from 70.81 lakh hectares to 69.55 lakh hectares.

Earlier there was a difference of 3-4 lakh hectares in this, but now the difference has reduced considerably.

On the other hand, during the period under review, the area under jowar improved by 14.05 lakh hectares and the area under maize jumped from 82.85 lakh hectares to 87.25 lakh hectares.

Not only this, the area under small millets (minor cereals) also improved from 5.20 lakh hectares last year to 5.45 lakh hectares this time.

The increase in the area under maize cultivation was already being anticipated as farmers were expecting better income from its cultivation.

Its sowing has increased in most of the major producing states while its support price has also been increased substantially.