A looming threat to the kharif crop with poor rains in August
- The government will have to effectively manage the price of pulses
MUMBAI: The current year's kharif sowing is almost over in the country but the kharif crop is facing a threat due to lack of rains in August. By August 25, kharif planting has almost reached last year's level.
Due to the weakness of rains in August, the situation cannot be said to be good for the kharif crop. Most of the kharif crops require adequate rainfall, sources in the agriculture ministry said.
In the current season, the cultivation of pulses in the kharif crop has been lower by 8.30 percent compared to last year, which may be a matter of concern for the government.
The statistics obtained show that there is a decrease in the cultivated area of Tuvar, Mugh and Udd. Cultivated area of mung bean is 8.10 percent, urad 13.80 percent and tuvar 5.30 percent. If the rains do not intensify in the coming days, there is concern that standing crops will be affected.
In such a situation, the government will have to manage the price of pulses effectively. In the current kharif season, a total area of 10.53 crore hectares has been planted which is 3.63 percent more than last year.
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