Wheat Sown in over 290 and Pulses in 148 Lakh Hectare so far Wheat Acreage up by 9.36, Pulses by 10.99 and Total Foodgrains by 11.45 Lakh Hectare

for Ministry of Agriculture | Date - 21-01-2011


KHARIF SOWING IS PICKING UP IN DIFFERENT STATES

As per data received from States, wheat has been sown in over 290 hectare, which is 9.36 hectare more than last year on this date.

The pulses acreage is up by 10.99 hectare and oilseeds by 3.84 hectare compared to last year.

hectare respectively compared to 2008-09.

crops are as follows:

hectare



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