COMMODITY
Rabi season crop sowing increases marginally to 676.84 lakh hectares so far in 2026
Feb-03-2026

The sowing of Rabi-season crops has increased 2.40% at 676.84 lakh hectares area as on January 30, 2026. The total area covered under Rabi crops was 660.96 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. The area under wheat has reached 334.17 lakh hectares as on January 30, higher than 328.04 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Rice has been sown in 45.00 lakh hectare as on January 30 as compared to 44.73 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 139.55 lakh hectares as on January 30 as compared to 134.52 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 60.93 lakh hectares as on January 30 as against 59.99 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 97.19 lakh hectares as on January 30 as compared to 93.67 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

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