Paddy sowing area up 6%; pulses rises 23% in kharif season
Cotton acreage has risen to 71.82 lakh hectares as against 67.89 lakh hectares. Jute area is down to 6.95 lakh hectares from 7.27 lakh hectares.
Jul 07, 2017, 18:58 PM ISTIndia's cotton output may drop for 2nd straight year: USDA
India's cotton production is expected to decline for the second consecutive year to 37.5 million bales in 2015-16 marketing season, due to a likely fall in yields on account of delayed sowing, weather and low price realisation, according to USDA's latest report.
Jun 15, 2015, 15:52 PM IST