Total Area Sown Under Rabi Crops Surges Past 493.6 Lakh Hectares
New Delhi: The total area sown during the ongoing Rabi crop season so far has surpassed 493.6 lakh hectares, up from 486.3 hectares in the same period last year raising hopes of higher agricultural production that would help to bring down food prices. The area covered under wheat has increased to 239.49 lakh hectares compared…