COMMODITY
Rabi season crop sowing increases marginally to 634.14 lakh hectares so far in 2026
Jan-07-2026

The sowing of Rabi-season crops has increased 2.65% at 634.14 lakh hectares area as on January 2, 2026. The total area covered under Rabi crops was 617.74 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. The area under wheat has reached 334.17 lakh hectares as on January 2, higher than 328.04 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Rice has been sown in 17.57 lakh hectare as on January 2 as compared to 14.90 lakh hectare in corresponding period a year ago. 

The area covered under pluses (Gram, Lentil, Field Pea, Kulthi, Urd Bean, Moong Bean, Lathyrus, Other Pulses) stood at 134.30 lakh hectares as on January 2 as compared to 130.87 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of the previous year. The coverage under ShriAnna & Coarse cereals (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Barley, small millets) surged to 51.79 lakh hectares as on January 2 as against 50.66 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

The sowing area of Oilseeds (Rapeseed & Mustard, Groundnut, Safflower, Sunflower, Sesamum, Linseed, Other Oil seeds) increased to 96.30 lakh hectares as on January 2 as compared to 93.27 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

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