Wheat sowing nears completion, crop outlook positive: Agri Commissioner
India has nearly completed wheat sowing for the 2025–26 rabi season, covering 32.26 million hectares so far. Agriculture Commissioner P.K. Singh said crop conditions look favourable, with sowing almost complete except in parts of Bihar. Total acreage is expected to match last year’s 32.8 million hectares.
More than 73 per cent of the sown area has been planted with climate-resilient and bio-fortified seed varieties that will help counter any weather aberration
India has nearly completed wheat sowing for the current rabi season, with crop conditions looking promising, Agriculture Commissioner PK Singh said on Thursday.
Wheat was sown across 32.26 million hectares as of December 29 in the ongoing 2025-26 rabi (winter) season compared to a total coverage of 32.8 million hectares in the previous year, Singh said.
“Barring some parts of Bihar, wheat sowing has been completed across the country. The total acreage may reach last year’s level,” Singh told PTI.
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Source : The Hindu Business line
