FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Kharif - The Untold Story

Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecast

In 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agriculture growth forecast for FY27 to approximately 1 percent from 1.3 percent due to inadequate rains. Kharif sowing has decreased by 1.2 percent compared to last year, with…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while away

Kharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming above five-year average is noteworthy, because monsoon rainfall between June 1 and September 26 was 12% below normal.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu’s plea alleging a 20 TMC shortfall in Cauvery water releases. Tamil Nadu said it had already lost its early Kharif crop due to inadequate water, while Karnataka cited a severe drought and said it was complying with Cauvery authority…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Escorts Kubota tractor sales up 19.1% at 13,695 units in June

Escorts Kubota reported a 19.1% surge in total tractor sales for June 2026, reaching 13,695 units compared to the previous year. Domestic sales climbed 19.8%, while exports saw a 4.4% increase. Despite a delayed monsoon impacting Kharif sowing, improved wholesale and retail performance fueled this growth. The company remains watchful…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops

The Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower Seed sees the largest absolute increase. Cotton and other oilseeds also receive substantial boosts. MSPs for all notified Kharif crops are set at least 50% above production costs. Common…

The Economic Times · May 13

Release water from Ramanpad to protect standing crops: Jupally

Telangana Minister for Excise and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao instructs irrigation authorities to release water from Ramanpad project to protect Kharif paddy crops.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

Rabi crop cultivation makes brisk progress

Despite lack of water in reservoirs, cultivation of Rabi crops in Telangana gains momentum with groundwater usage.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Paddy raised in record extent of 65 lakh acres this Kharif season: Minister

Kharif season in Hyderabad saw 1.38 cr acres of crops raised, incl. 12 lakh acres of horticultural crops. Govt. expects Rabi cultivation to be in 75-80 lakh acres. Paddy cultivation in record 65 lakh acres, incl. 24,000 acres in Nagarkurnool. Crop loan waiver of 11,812.14 cr for 21.3 lakh farmers…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Odisha hopes for a revival of Kharif crop following a poor start

The Odisha government hopes to revive the Kharif crop in a fortnight after the total crop coverage area under different crops was estimated at 17.52 lakh hectares, about dismal 28.35% of the total cultivated area by the second half of July.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Ryots pray for skies to open up in Andhra Pradesh’s arid Prakasam district

Farmers in drought-prone Prakasam district hope to go for sowing of Kharif crops with revival of southwest monsoon in July. Rainfall activity picked up in July, but crop coverage was only 5% of normal. Weathermen predict increased rainfall in coming fortnight, allowing farmers to sow pulses, oilseeds, coarse grains, red…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023