Better monsoon brings smiles on farmers' faces, bumper yield of Kharif crop expected
By 2024-07-17 10:59:39
Farmers are happy with the improved rainfall, and a bumper output of the Kharif crop is anticipated.
Better monsoon has brought happiness back on farmers' faces. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, due to better monsoon this year, the total area under sowing of Kharif crops has increased by 10.3 percent to 575 lakh hectares, while last year by this time, sowing was done in 521.25 lakh hectares. Some areas remained dry due to irregular rains. This time bumper yield is expected due to increase in sowing area, which will increase the income of farmers and increase demand in rural areas. This is a positive sign for the Indian economy.
Increase in cultivation of pulses and oilseeds
This Kharif season, the area under cultivation of pulses has increased to 62.32 lakh hectares, which is 26 percent more than last year. Oilseed cultivation has also increased to 140.43 lakh hectares, while last year it was 115.08 lakh hectares. Increasing the cultivation of pulses and oilseeds is a positive step, as the production of these commodities is often less than the demand, which leads to rising prices.
Expectation of reduction in prices and imports
Increasing the area of cultivation of pulses and oilseeds will help in controlling the prices of pulses and oil, which will provide relief to the common people. Currently, to meet the demand of pulses and oil in the country, one has to resort to expensive imports, which leads to expenditure of foreign exchange and there is a risk of weakening of the rupee. Increasing production in the country will reduce the need for imports and pulses and oil will be available at cheaper prices.
