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Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetables

· 27 July 2026 · 2 min read
Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetables

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetables.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Erratic rainfall is reshaping India's kharif sowing patterns this season. Farmers are shifting acreage from staples to hardy crops and vegetables. Sunflower acreage has jumped significantly, and other crops like sesamum have also risen. Seed companies report increased demand for short-duration vegetable

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