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Kharif Crop Sowing Falls Short of Target, Acreage Declines
India's kharif main sowing window has closed with a reported deficit in acreage for key crops like paddy, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Agriculture Department data indicates 84 lakh hectares remained unsown. This shortfall has contributed to an all-India coverage deficit of 0.4%. The sowing season for these crucial crops has now concluded.
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, The Hindu BusinessLine