Page 8 - Kharif Season
Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K Padhee
Substituting Kharif paddy with other remunerative crops (like cotton, maize, soybean, fruits and vegetables, etc suiting the market) is one solution, says Padhee
 "Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K Padhee")
Bayer makes Rs 170 crore profit in Sept quarter after merger with Monsanto
In Kharif, corn and veggies crops also helped
 "Bayer makes Rs 170 crore profit in Sept quarter after merger with Monsanto")
After kharif season loss, abundant late monsoon gives farmers hope
For millions of farmers in northern, central and western India, the excessive rain this monsoon season did aggravate problems but have also given hope of a good rabi harvest
 "After kharif season loss, abundant late monsoon gives farmers hope")
Govt estimates slightly lower kharif crop output at 140.57 MT this year
Foodgrains production stood at 141.71 million tonnes in the kharif season of the 2018-19 crop year
 "Govt estimates slightly lower kharif crop output at 140.57 MT this year")
Late southwest monsoon surge limits kharif season production shortfall
The reduced shortfall is largely because of good rainfall after-June, the government's first advanced estimate of 2019-20 foodgrains and commercial crop production has revealed
 "Late southwest monsoon surge limits kharif season production shortfall")
Gujarat sees upsurge in kharif sowing, water storage post heavy rains
Barring a few areas that were affected by flooding due to torrential rains, agricultural dept officials say that overall the state has gained from the recent spell
 "Gujarat sees upsurge in kharif sowing, water storage post heavy rains")
Jute mills warned after faltering on supplies for kharif marketing season
The jute industry struggled to meet its supply commitments for packing food grains in June and July
 "Jute mills warned after faltering on supplies for kharif marketing season")
Stock in hand, govt marginally hikes MSP of paddy, pulses for kharif season
The government's rice and wheat stocks in the central pool as of June 1 was estimated to be around 74.14 million tonnes
 "Stock in hand, govt marginally hikes MSP of paddy, pulses for kharif season")
Sowing of kharif crops down from last year but revival likely soon
The impact of delayed sowing on final harvest will only be known once the monsoon settles in and the crop reaches maturity stage
Kharif sowing picks up momentum, but acreage still below last year
For rice, which is the main foodgrain grown during the kharif season, the area covered till July 5 is around 15 per cent less than last year