Kharif sowing lags last year’s coverage despite revival in rainfall
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Farmers planted crops across 96.8 million hectares as of 7 August, 1.8 million hectares less than the 98.6 million hectares covered during the corresponding period a year ago.
New Delhi: Kharif sowing has gathered momentum following the intensification of monsoon rains across large parts of the country, though acreage remains below la...