The Ministry of Agriculture reports summer crop sowing area reached 58.29 lakh hectares by April 3, 2026, a 0.48 lakh hectare increase from the same period last year.
Rice sowing area decreased by 2.47 lakh hectares compared to last year, while pulses and coarse cereals showed gains.
The data, released by the Ministry of Agriculture, provides a key agricultural progress update for the 2026 season.