Ministry of Agriculture reports summer crop area coverage of 83.08 lakh hectares as of May 8, 2026.
Total summer crop area decreased by 3.07 lakh hectares compared to corresponding period last year.
Oilseeds show significant growth with 11.04 lakh hectares area, up 1.47 lakh hectares year-over-year.
Rice cultivation area declines to 31.05 lakh hectares, down 1.36 lakh hectares from last year.