andhra_jp Posted July 29, 2024 Report Posted July 29, 2024 Highlights So far rainfall departure is 3 percent above the LPA Rice sowing has declined YoY Reservoir level need to pick up Although the country-wide rainfall departure is positive, the distribution remains uneven, with major rice producing states of West Bengal, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh receiving deficit rainfall. As of July 26, 2024, total rice sowing stood 8 percent lower compared to the same period last year, even though the overall sown area has improved by 2 percent, driven by pulses, cereals, and oilseeds. The decrease in rice sowing could lead to a continuation of ban on the exports of rice, to fulfil domestic demand and prevent prices from shooting up. Quote
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