Rabi season preparations intensify amid monsoon deficit and El Nino concerns for winter crops

Economic Times - Sep 18, 2026

The agriculture ministry is preparing for the upcoming rabi season with states. This preparation addresses concerns over soil moisture and reservoir status for winter crops. The ministry will hold a national Rabi Conference to discuss crop strategies for affected areas. States are assessing district conditions and identifying farmers needing alternative crop interventions. These measures aim to mitigate potential impacts on food inflation from inadequate planting.

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