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Above-normal maximum temperatures during April-June will not have an impact on Kharif sow, but farmers can be hit by increased irrigation costs, experts said. The case presupposes meaning, as agriculture contributes about 18% to GDP of India. “I don’t think such a high temperature would have an impact on Kharif crop, especially paddy that recommends a large area under Kharif. Right now, I’m awaiting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Monsoon forecast that will be announced in the middle of the mounting. If there is normal rainfall or good rainfall. Agricultural costs and prices also read. Jowar, Bajra18.96 million hectares and oilseeds 19.33 million hectares. Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the northern parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Read also | How IMD’s new model will tighten weather forecast for farmers. Last year, the total area under Moong 3.52 million hectares and maize was grown more than 8.75 million hectares in the Kharif season. However, irrigation costs to rise have said that a warmer summer will increase irrigation costs. “Higher temperatures will result in more demand for water after irrigation, which will affect the sowing and the initial phase of the growth of Kharif crops. IMD forecasts of above average temperature in April will lead to greater demand for diesel and electricity for irrigation in rain aircraft. Sudhir Panwar, Farm Expert and ex-member of up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up or up the planning of planning the planning planning. Read also | Budget sow seeds of change for agriculture, but for example, gaps remain “In Uttar Pradesh, the power supply for agriculture has been reduced from 9 hours to 7am, that in two phases, it can also decide to reduce the crop area especially in the water shots due to high diesel costs and volatility of the Kharif crop market,” he added. In 2024, Kharif production, top normal monsoon, and a sufficient reservoir level supported agricultural growth. According to the second advanced estimates of agricultural production announced by the Ministry of Agriculture in March, the total production of food grain in 2024-25 is estimated at a record of 154.1 million tonnes. A normal southwest mushon in 2024 improved the water levels in reservoirs, ensuring adequate water for irrigation during the Rabi crop production. Catch all the business news, the news reports and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business Newsnewsindiaabove normal maximum temperature to reach the cost of the farm but not sowing, says experts more