Tag: rainfall

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Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

The government did not issue the paddy acreage figures last week. The figures issued...

National
Paddy acreage declines by 23.8 per cent in UP and 17 per cent across the country; after wheat, trouble likely on rice front

Paddy acreage declines by 23.8 per cent in UP and 17 per cent across the country; after wheat, trouble likely on rice front

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), while there has been 58.58...

Opinion
Time to shift to Climate Resistant Agriculture; ICAR template needs fast follow-up

Time to shift to Climate Resistant Agriculture; ICAR template needs fast follow-up

One of the most important recommendations was whether the crop cycle can be tweaked...

National
Weak monsoon leads to reduction in Kharif area by 80 lakh hectares; big drop in pulses and oilseeds causes inflation fears

Weak monsoon leads to reduction in Kharif area by 80 lakh hectares; big drop in pulses and oilseeds causes inflation fears

As per the latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture on July 16, the area...