Mumbai, Jan. 12 -- The total area sown under rabi crops in current winter season has edged up by 2.81% on year to 644.29 lakh hectares as on January 9 this year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare showed. The area under major crop wheat has gained 1.86% on year to 334.17 lakh hectares.

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