Rabi Sowing Data: Key Highlights
03-Dec-2024 08:36 AM
Rabi Sowing Data: Key Highlights
Overall Sowing: Total sowing of Rabi crops has increased by 17% compared to last year, reflecting positive agricultural growth.
Rainfall Impact: From 1st October to 2nd December, about 64% of India's 720 districts experienced below-average rainfall, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Despite the dry conditions, sowing activities have been robust.
Pulses Sowing
Overall Pulses: Total pulses sowing has increased by 3.8 lakh hectares compared to the previous year.
Gram: A significant increase in gram sowing, with an addition of 4.13 lakh hectares, bringing the total to 78.52 lakh hectares.
Lentils: Sowing of lentils has risen by 68 thousand hectares, now covering 13.48 lakh hectares.
Peas: Pea sowing increased by 11 thousand hectares, reaching 7.54 lakh hectares.
Urad & Moong:
Urad sowing has decreased by 28 thousand hectares, down to 2.21 lakh hectares.
Moong sowing also saw a decline of 28 thousand hectares, dropping to 0.22 lakh hectares.
Other Pulses: Sowing of other pulses has marginally increased, although specific data was not provided.
Summary:
Despite a challenging rainfall pattern, sowing of key Rabi crops, particularly pulses, has shown a notable increase, especially in gram, lentils, and peas. However, the decrease in Urad and Moong sowing may raise concerns, though overall pulse production seems positive.