The area under wheat in India in the Rabi season exceeded 34 million hectares

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Published Jan 22, 2024

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In Rabi winter season, India saw an increase in the area under cereal crops, particularly wheat, with 34 million hectares dedicated to wheat and 5.3 million hectares to other grain crops. The area under oilseeds also saw an increase, with an additional 106 thousand hectares allocated for rapeseed and mustard, and 150 thousand hectares for sorghum. However, the total area under Rabi crops decreased by 191 thousand hectares, reflecting changes in crop acreage influenced by market demand, weather conditions, and government policies. Flexibility in responding to these factors is highlighted as essential for ensuring agricultural growth in the country according to the Ministry of Agriculture's report.

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During the Rabi winter season, India increased the area under all cereal crops, especially wheat. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture of India was reported on January 20 by the online publication Krishi Jagran. Wheat occupied 34 million hectares in the winter season. Other important grain crops are sown on 5.3 million hectares. The area under oilseeds increased by 106 thousand hectares. This season, 227 thousand more hectares were allocated for rapeseed and mustard. An additional 150 thousand hectares were allocated for sorghum. Corn plantings increased from 2.057 million hectares last year to 2.129 million hectares, reflecting an increase in corn cultivation. Plantings of rice and some legumes have been reduced. Under rice on 108 thousand hectares, under grain legumes on 753 thousand ...

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