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Economy
Weak Monsoon Bites: Kharif Sowing Lags This Season, Acreage Down
📖 VG Khabar
A weak monsoon this year is starting to show its impact on farming.
According to reports, the sown area this kharif season so far is lower than last year.By the numbersAbout 531.25 lakh hectares sown by July 10It was about 632.69 lakh hectares in the same period last yearThe decline is attributed to a deficient monsoonLower sown area could affect output and prices later.
Rainfall in the coming weeks will be crucial.