04-07-2025
Early Monsoon Rains in India Raise Hopes of a Bumper Grain Crop
Early and widespread monsoon rains in India have accelerated the sowing of rice, oilseeds and pulses, boosting the country's chances of record grain harvest this year, according to the farm ministry's top bureaucrat.
With rains arriving ahead of schedule in many regions, farmers have been able to begin sowing earlier than usual, Farm Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said. If that continues at a normal pace through the critical months to September, it could benefit both the current crops and the upcoming winter harvest, he said.
