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Sowing report: Lowest area under paddy in a decade -Shagun

-Down to Earth

Till July 8, rainfall had been deficient in at least eight states

Just 7.22 million hectares (mha) have been sown with paddy, according to data released by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare July 8, 2022. This is the lowest area sown till the second week of July when compared to the last 10 years.

For instance, on July 13, 2012, the area under paddy was 9.67 mha. It has remained between 8.9 mha and 12.57 mha in the following years since then.

The area sown this time is also 24 per cent less than the corresponding period of 2021. The primary reason being attributed to the reduced sown area is the failure of the monsoon in the month of June in most parts of the country.

India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) could be in for trouble if sowing doesn’t pick up in the month of July, as rice is its main food item.

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