Topic
sowing
Commodities Kharif Pulses Sowing Off to a Weak Start: Acreage Down 43% as of June 12
Kharif pulses sowing in India has started weakly with acreage down 43% as of June 12 due to a delayed and deficient monsoon. Tur acreage fell 57%, urad 22%, and moong 55% compared to last year. Farmers in key regions await rains, while the government holds buffer stocks of 4.3-4.5 million tonnes to keep prices in check.
Commodities Gujarat Kharif Sowing Boosted by Early Narmada Water Release
Gujarat's Kharif sowing season begins as the state government releases Narmada irrigation water early to aid farmers. With over 1.73 lakh hectares already sown, the move supports critical early crop growth.
Trade India Seeks 1.7 Million Tons of Urea Amid Supply Disruptions
India has issued a tender to import 1.7 million tons of urea due to disrupted gas supplies from the Middle East. The tender, managed by National Fertilizers Ltd., aims to secure fertilizer ahead of the monsoon sowing season.