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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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…
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Rabi Sowing Crosses 393 Lakh Ha; Wheat Up 16.91%
New Delhi, December 1, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported robust rabi sowing progress with area coverage reaching 393.07 lakh hectares as on November 28, 2025. The seasonal update shows a broad-based increase in sown area over 2024–25, with wheat recording the highest growth at 16.91% year-on-year….
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Rabi sowing tops 306 lakh ha; pulses and oilseeds record gains
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reports that rabi sowing for 2025-26 reached 306.31 lakh hectares as on 21 November 2025 a year-on-year increase of 33.53 lakh ha. Pulses and oilseeds posted notable rises, while wheat sowing remains below normal area. This update covers crop-wise area sown and implications…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India
Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India India’s rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 season has recorded strong momentum, crossing 208.19 lakh hectares as of 11 November 2025. According to fresh data released by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the country has witnessed significant increases…