Strong start for Kharif rice sowing in 2025

24-Jun-2025 09:36 AM

Strong start for Kharif rice sowing in 2025
★ As the monsoon picks up pace again, rice sowing is also gaining momentum.
★ So far, 13.22 lakh hectares have been sown, compared to just 8.37 lakh hectares at the same time last year — an increase of around 4.86 lakh hectares.
★ The next two weeks will be crucial for sowing progress.
★ Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on social media regarding the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and ★ Israel. If the truce holds, it could bring relief for rice exports due to improved geopolitical stability.