India’s kharif crop sowing has seen a significant surge, surpassing the average area and exceeding last year’s figures. This positive trend, driven by improved monsoon conditions, bodes well for food security and potentially easing food inflation. While some crops show declines, the overall picture points to a robust harvest and a positive outlook for the agriculture sector.
India aims to increase kharif onion acreage by 27% to 361,000 hectares this year to combat rising vegetable prices. The move comes as onion prices have surged due to adverse weather conditions. While the government is optimistic about stable onion prices due to higher releases from the rabi harvest, the monsoon’s timely arrival is crucial for robust crop production and food price stability.
