Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes

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1. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • thehindubusinessline.com14:44first to report
     Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes

     Indian farmers have achieved 96% of the normal Kharif sowing area as the planting window nears its end.

2. Sat, 29 August 2026

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   • Times of India21:27
     August rainfall fails to reduce India's monsoon deficit

     India's cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit remains despite August's better-than-expected rains. This deficit has caused a significant acreage gap in kharif crop sowing. Paddy and maize acreage have both reported notable declines compared to last year. Erratic rainfall distribution prevented increased acreage for most kharif crops. Several states, including Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, face substantial rainfall deficits.

3. Sat, 5 September 2026

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   • prokerala.com13:40
     Spatial distribution of monsoon's final phase to be crucial for food inflation: Report

     As cumulative rainfall remains below normal and the monsoon enters its final phase, the spatial distribution of rainfall will be critical for final kh....

4. Thu, 10 September 2026

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   • thehindubusinessline.com16:42
     Andhra ‘natural’ farmers tackle low-rain season via pre-monsoon dry sowing

     Andhra farmers adopt pre-monsoon dry sowing to combat low rainfall, enhancing soil fertility and crop resilience amid El Niño challenges.