In its outlook for kharif crop in 2019-20, Skymet said the rice production is expected to fall 12.4 per cent year-on-year to 88.66 million tonnes
The support price of paddy common variety has been raised to Rs. 1,470 per quintal
Sowing acreage has been higher and crop estimates more optimistic in the kharif season, according to the reports
Procurement, though, still miniscule as compared to total procurement from traditional sources