India’s summer crop sowing has gained momentum in 2026, with total area coverage reaching 21.30 lakh hectare as of February 20. The latest data released by the government indicates an overall increase of 0.92 lakh hectare compared to the corresponding period last year. The figures reflect encouraging trends in pulses,…
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Centre Pushes Crop Diversification to Cut Paddy, Boost Millets
The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Reaches 676.84 Lakh Ha
India’s rabi sowing season has registered steady and encouraging progress in the ongoing 2025-26 agricultural year, with total crop coverage reaching 676.84 lakh hectares as of January 30, 2026. This marks a net increase of 15.88 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting improved planting…
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Shivraj Chouhan Launches Modern Farming Drive in Chhattisgarh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a major push for modern farming and rural development in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a state-level review meeting in Raipur, the Minister highlighted the formation of a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team to develop strategies for crop diversification,…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Rises in 2026, Area Up by 18.24 Lakh Hectare
New Delhi: India’s rabi sowing for the 2025–26 agricultural season has recorded a steady and encouraging rise, with total area coverage increasing by 18.24 lakh hectare compared to the same period last year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. The progress report on…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Jumps by 20.88 Lakh Hectare
India’s rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 agricultural season has recorded a strong and encouraging rise, with total area coverage increasing by 20.88 lakh hectare compared to the corresponding period last year. The latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare shows that rabi crop coverage stood…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Rises to 614.30 Lakh Hectare in 2025
India’s rabi crop sowing has recorded steady and encouraging progress during the ongoing 2025–26 season, with total area coverage reaching 614.30 lakh hectare as of December 26, 2025. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, this represents an increase of 6.87 lakh hectare…
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Rabi 2025-26 Crop Sowing Up by 8 Lakh Hectares: Key Trends
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has reported significant progress in Rabi crop sowing for the 2025-26 season. As of 19th December 2025, total Rabi coverage has reached 580.70 lakh hectares, marking an increase of 8.12 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period last year. Wheat and Rice Sowing…
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Rabi Sowing Surpasses 479 Lakh Ha; Pulses, Oilseeds Gains
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported that rabi sowing area stood at 479.02 lakh hectares as on December 5, 2025 up 27.89 lakh ha from the same period last year. Pulses and oilseeds recorded notable coverage, underlining steady planting activity across major rabi…