Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Kharif Sowing Gains Momentum Amidst Above-Average Monsoon
Farmers in India are planting crops for the kharif season, and they've covered most of the usual area.
Overall, they've planted more land than last year.
There has been more rain than usual, and the government is also reporting that the water supply for irrigation is greater than normal.
Some crops like rice and beans are being planted more, while others like cotton are planted less.
Kharif sowing covers 75% of the normal area as of July 25.
Overall kharif sowing is 4% higher than the previous year.
Monsoon rainfall is 7% above the long-period average.
Paddy and moong acreage increased, while cotton and soyabean decreased.
Water storage in major reservoirs is significantly higher than last year.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Agriculture Ministry.
- What
- Progress of kharif sowing and its relation to monsoon rainfall in India.
- When
- The week ended July 25, 2025, and the monsoon season from June 1 to July 28.
- Where
- Across India, with specific mentions of rainfall distribution in different regions.
- Why
- To assess the impact of monsoon on sowing and the overall agricultural landscape.
Positive Aspects
Potential Negative Aspects
Impact on Crop Production
Positive Aspects
Increased sowing and above-normal rainfall support agricultural output.
Potential Negative Aspects
Decreased acreage in some crops may impact their production.
- Overall Rainfall (June 1-July 28)
- 7% above normal
- Kharif Sowing Coverage (as of July 25)
- 75% of normal area
- Overall Kharif Sowing Increase
- 4%
- Paddy Acreage Increase
- 13.4%
- Water Storage in Reservoirs (July 24)
- 60.75% of capacity
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