Despite rain, expect high rice output: Chouhan

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New Delhi, Updated At : 11:38 AM Sep 20, 2024 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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The country’s kharif (summer) rice production is expected to surpass last year’s levels, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday, citing anticipated higher yields despite some crop damage from heavy rain.

“Rice sowing has progressed very well. Heavy rain in some areas like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have caused damage, but this will not bring down the production. Overall, rice production will be better than the last year,” Chouhan said.

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