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Kharif Sowing Picks Up; Crosses 95 lakh Hectare so far

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Last Updated : Jun 24 2014 | 12:00 AM IST
Preliminary reports of sowing of kharif crops have been received from States. Kharif sowing area has crossed 95 lakh hectare.

It is reported that as on 20.6.2014, rice has been sown/transplanted in 7.59 lakh ha, pulses in 2.60 lakh ha, coarse cereals in 12.29 lakh ha, and oilseeds in 1.23 lakh ha.

The planting of sugarcane and cotton is in progress. Sugarcane has been planted in 43.92 lakh ha and cotton in 20.00 lakh ha as on today.

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First Published: Jun 20 2014 | 6:22 PM IST

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