India, Feb. 4 -- The total sowing Rabi crops has reached 6,610,300 hectares, which is higher than last year's corresponding acreage of 6,514,200 hectares. On an average, it is more than 250,000 hectares above the normal acreage. However, mustard sowing remains a cause for concern.

On the brighter side, the area under wheat cultivation has seen a reasonable increase compared to last year. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, by February 4, 2025, wheat had been sown across 3,243,800 hectares, compared to 3,183,300 hectares at the same time last year. The normal acreage for wheat is 3,123,500 hectares.

However, a recent warning from the India Meteorological Department has raised concerns among far...