Page 7 - Rabi Crops

Drought, lower prices pull down gram acreage in Maharashtra, Karnataka

Among other major crops, wheat has been sown on 5.16 million hectares, down 4.9% from last year; oilseeds have been sown on 4.68 million hectares, down 5.34%

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder, spare rabi crop: Experts

Weathermen foresee spike in heat waves; cyclonic storm likely in coastal Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep

Govt extends dates for insuring rabi crops till Jan 10

Earlier the deadline for rabi crop farmers affected by demonetisation was fixed as Dec 31

Demonetisation, poor execution has hit rabi crop sowing: Sharad Pawar

Farmers initially supported the government's move, but later they became "unhappy" due to ensuing cash crunch

Warmer winter likely; crops may be hit

Late rise in temperate would affect maturing rabi crops

Rabi sowing: Acreage more than 2015, but sowing pace slows further

Wheat area over 8% more than last year