Paddy sowing down by 5.99 % so far in several states like Jharkhand, West Bengal; Read WHY it happened
Paddy is the main kharif crop, sowing of which begins with the onset of the southwest monsoon from June and harvesting from October onwards. Paddy was sown in 390.99 lakh hectare in the year-ago period, the data showed.
Aug 26, 2022, 17:47 PM IST
Ambala farmers protests after rain ruin paddy crops, demands compensation
The farmers in Punjab's Ambala held a protest on Thursday to demand a compensation for the damaged crop.
Oct 11, 2018, 20:39 PM IST
No threat to paddy crop despite deficient rain forecast: Govt
The government today tried to allay concerns on paddy crop, saying there's no threat to it despite IMD's projection of deficient rains in July and August.
Jul 02, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
