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January 6, 2026 10:42 PM

Rabi crop sowing crosses 634 lakh hectares, boosted by better monsoon and higher MSP

The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased to 634.14 lakh hectares as of January 2, marking a rise of 16.4 lakh hectares compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The increase from 617.74 lakh hectares last year is expected to support higher agricultural output, improve farm incomes and help contain food inflation. Official figures show that the area under wheat has risen to 334.17 ...

December 22, 2025 1:12 PM

Snowfall recorded in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan begins

Snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours ended a three-month-long dry spell on Monday, as the 40-day harsh winter period, locally known as Chillai Kalan, began on a positive note. The Gulmarg ski resort received nearly nine inches of snowfall during the last 24 hours, draping the destination in a pristine white blanket. Skiers, Christmas and New Year revellers, along with stakeholders from the tourism sector, had been eagerly awaiting th...

November 17, 2025 9:36 PM

Rabi sowing crosses 208 lakh hectares this fiscal, aided by higher MSP support

Rabi crop sowing has crossed 208 lakh hectares in the current fiscal as of November 11, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. As per the data shared by the Ministry, the area under pulses has reached 52.82 lakh hectares, higher than 48.93 lakh hectares during the same period last year. In addition, 15.53 lakh hectares have been brought under Shri Anna and coarse cereals, while oilseeds have crossed 66.17 lakh hectares. Last month, the government projected that farmers are likely to receive ...

January 27, 2025 7:18 PM

Rabi crop coverage expands to 655.88 lakh hectares

The area under rabi crops in India has seen a notable increase, with a total of 655.88 lakh hectares being sown this season, compared to 643.72 lakh hectares during the same period last year, as per the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Wheat acreage has risen to 324.38 lakh hectares, up from 315.63 lakh hectares in the previous year. This increase is expected to boost wheat production, with experts predicting that winter rains will further benefit the crop. Add...