COMMODITY
Rabi season crop sowing crosses 632 lakh hectares so far
Jan-15-2025

The sowing of rabi-season crop has stood at 632.27 lakh hectares area as on January 14, 2025. The total area covered under rabi crops has increased 0.13% as compared to 631.44 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. 

Wheat, the main rabi crop, has been sown in 320.00 lakh hectare during 2024-25 as compared to 315.63 lakh hectare in corresponding period a year ago. The area under rice sown in current season has increased to 22.09 lakh hectare as compared to 21.53 lakh hectare during the corresponding period of last year.

The area covered under pluses (Gram, Lentil, Fieldpea, Kulthi, Urdbean, Moongbean, Lathyrus, Other Pulses) stood at 139.81 lakh hectares in 2024-25 as compared to 139.11 lakh hectares during 2023-24. The coverage under Shri Anna & Coarse cereals (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Small Millets, Maize, Barley) surged to 53.55 lakh hectares during 2024-25 as against 53.37 lakh hectares in 2023-24. 

The sowing area of Oilseeds (Rapeseed & Mustard, Groundnut, Safflower, Sunflower, Sesamum, Linseed, Other Oilseeds) declined to 96.82 lakh hectares in 2024-25 as compared to 101.80 lakh hectares in 2023-24.

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