Sowing of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds Begins

As per latest reports received from different States, sowing of kharif pulses and oilseeds has further progressed in different parts of the country.In Uttar Pradesh, moong has been sown in 1.12 lakh hectare and urad in 38,000 hectare. Moong has been sown in 31,000 hectare in Gujarat and in 40,000 hectares in Bihar. The crop condition of summer pulses is reported to be satisfactory.Groundnut has been sown in 15,800 lakh hectare so far.Cotton has been sown in 9.5 lakh hectare as compared to 8.11 lakh hectare last year. No incidence of insect, pest and disease has been reported by the States.Sowing of Jute and Mesta is also in progress. 8.13 lakh hectare has been covered under the cultivation of jute and mesta till date as compared to 7.18 lakh hectare last year.Sugarcane has been planted in 48.96 lakh hectare so far as compared to 46.69 lakh hectare at this point of time last year..

Courtesy : PIB